Cool Ways Of Preserving Herbs From Your Herb Garden

Drying and freezing herbs are mainly used two methods for the conservation of grasslands. Most of the plants wither and die in the cold that makes it essential to move them indoors during the winter. However, the lack of sunlight takes its toll on the taste of the herbs and store fresh herbs, helps maintain the flavor much closer to that of fresh grass for later use during the cold months, when fresh grass, not available. Herbs that are useful in mild frost - cilantro, mint, chives, dill, tarragon and herbs that dry well - basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, mint, lemon balm, parsley and dried herbs that can be hung - parsley, basil, freezing and thyme and herbs - chives, basil, parsley, cilantro and herbs drying method * For air drying herbs, harvesting herbs, along with their stems, and reunite with a band and hung upside down a warm, dry and dark with a maximum temperature of about 90 degrees to dry in a few days. * Just put the package in a brown bag with holes in it to prevent dust. Once dry, remove the leaves around the trunk, and store in airtight containers to preserve their flavor and aroma. * Another way of drying is to use an electric dryer by spreading the leaves in a drying tray in a single layer. * Do not use the microwave or oven to dry the herbs, and essential oils that are lost after drying in this way, or worse can be burned. * Techniques for freezing herbs to freeze fresh herbs is the best way of preserving dried herbs, such as frozen herbs retain much of their flavor, aroma and nutrients of fresh herbs. * Fill ice cube trays with chopped fresh herbs, add water, then freeze. Store cubes in an airtight bag in the freezer. * Although frozen herbs, lameness or discolor after thawing, it tastes great when used for cooking, instead of salad as a garnish. Herbs can also be preserved in vinegar, oil and pasta, to enjoy throughout the year.