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The best time to harvest herbs is in the morning. Sunlight and heat deteriorate the herb’s essential oils, so avoid harvesting at midday. Select only healthy undamaged shoots for harvesting. |
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| Find a warm, dry place to hang the herbs. Tie the stalks together and hang the bundles upside down to dry. |
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| After the herbs are sufficiently dry, strip the foliage from the stalks. |
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| Exposure to light degrades the flavor and aroma of herbs, so it’s best store the dried herbs in opaque ceramic containers or dark glass jars. |