Drying herbs

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damethod Joined: 5/04/2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 637	Posted: May/10/2008 1:16 PM PST Does anyone know a good technique for drying herbs? Are electronic dehydrators any good? Quote \| Reply \| Report

witt Joined: 3/28/2008 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 16643 Moderator	Posted: May/11/2008 6:14 AM PST I just answered this in the Herb section. Check there. Quote \| Reply \| Report

Briarwoods Joined: 3/16/2006 Location: Let's Go Mets!! Posts: 1207	Posted: May/14/2008 11:55 AM PST You can just put them in your oven for3-4 hours on a low temperature. Check on them and turn if needed. Some you can do in the microwave too and some are best air drying. Quote \| Reply \| Report

bussete1 Joined: 8/18/2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 330	Posted: Jul/19/2008 12:17 PM PST I hung mine up-side-down in the garage. It was dry in a week. Quote \| Reply \| Report

dirtpuddler60 Joined: 8/20/2008 Location: Beersheba Springs, TN Posts: 5	Posted: Aug/20/2008 2:05 PM PST Another way to dry herbs is to put them upside-down in brown paper bags, fold the top over & place them in the attic or even in the trunk of your vehicle...anywhere it is dark & warm. You can place the bag on top of the fridge towards the back where the warm air comes up. Sunlight tends to discolor & take away the fresh taste. Microwaves work too. Quote \| Reply \| Report