Harvest at Peak Oil
30 minCut herbs mid-morning after dew dries but before heat volatilizes oils.
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Cut herbs mid-morning after dew dries but before heat volatilizes oils.
Rinse gently, spin or towel dry — surface moisture slows drying.
Use lowest dehydrator setting to preserve color and volatile oils.
Crumble dried leaves, discard stems, store in labeled dark jars.
Industry best practices for herb drying.
Too high temp bleaches green herbs brown.
Store whole leaves crush just before use for max flavor.
Never store herbs while still warm — condensation molds.