By Jill Henderson – Show Me Oz –
Harvest and storage methods are critical components of utilizing herbs or other plant material for culinary or medicinal purposes. Gathering, drying and storing herbs correctly a big difference in the quality and quantity of essential oils in the leaves. This not only affects the flavor of dried herbs, but increases their shelf-life and medicinal potential, as well. Of course, it is possible to gather herbs at just about any point in their growth cycle and still obtain a decent product, but for flavor that will knock your socks off, consider the following tips for harvesting the best culinary herbs ever.
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