I grow most herbs at some point during the year in my garden. However, my favorite cool-season herbs are a fond memory during the summer heat. It is the same with fresh garden basil; most winters are too cold for basil to grow well. So I love preserving the seasonal abundance of fresh herbs by freeze-drying. It is my favorite way to preserve fresh herbs.
Don’t let your herbs go to waste. Instead, freeze-dry herbs to preserve the herbs’ flavor and quality. This simple process ensures that your herbs stay fresh and tasty for months or even years. Learn how to freeze-dry herbs with these tips.
Drying herbs is an age-old method of preserving them, but did you know that freeze drying is even better? Freeze drying herbs helps to preserve their flavor, nutrition, and color. Watch this video to learn more about the benefits of freeze drying your herbs.
Introduction 00:00
Why freeze dry herbs? 00:36
1. HARVEST HERBS AT THE BEST TIME 01:17
2. PREPARE HERBS CORRECTLY BEFORE FREEZE DRYING 01:57
3. FREEZE DRY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER HARVESTING 03:05
4. STORE FREEZE DRIED HERBS WHOLE 04:14
5. USE FREEZE DRIED HERBS AS YOU WOULD FRESH 04:41
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Thanks so much. Very helpful
Love your videos, calendars and blogs. So easy to understand and follow. I appreciate how helpful you are. ❤
Thank you for this 🙂 I was looking at my overgrown cilantro just this morning. When you store them, do you use an O2 absorber? I've found freeze drying enhances flavours, so it's surprising that you need to use more than when they are fresh cut. I can't wait to try them.
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Thank you. Super helpful and to the point. Love that!👍🏽
Would you be able to link the jars and lids that you used for storage? Wonderful video. I’ve watched your videos for a couple of years as I began my first gardening adventures. I just bought a freeze dryer this summer so this is awesome!
Excellent info, thank you!
Great video,,but I don’t have a freeze dryer what else can I use
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Hello Angela
You are one of the best presenters on the you tube, I watch lots of videos all day and I can tell your videos are full of interesting information and has no unwanted saying.
My idea of watching videos is to get educated and learn without knowing what name to suggest for your new born piglets (lol there are plenty of people who ask these questions) and also you don’t have any music playing while telling your thoughts.
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Happy holidays and new year to you and your family.
Thankyou Angela it’s always a pleasure to see you post your tips and ideas. I throughly enjoy your videos.
Nice sharing
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I am blown away by how fresh and vibrant (both taste and colour) FD herbs are! I love them! Thank you for those great tips