The complete guide to FREEZE-DRYING HERBS: basil, parsley, dill, sage, thyme, rosemary

The COMPLETE GUIDE to FREEZE-DRYING HERBS! From how to harvest, how to prep herbs for the freeze dryer, and how to package and store. Everything you need to know for freeze-drying: basil, parsley, dill, sage, thyme, rosemary.

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[catracampolieto]

I freeze dried my carrot tops for soups and to flavor my stocks. They smell so good.

[emilloisdodson-nattier]

FINALLY, someone who is thorough. You are the first to include the change in temp of the FD. Thank you so much. This is the 1st time I've found your site & i will be watching more.

[postscript]

Best, most detailed video to freeze drying herbs!

[CarlParker-cfmw]

This is an excellent presentation in terms of the video, information, and use of the selected herbs. You do a great job with the verbal discussion as well. I think the use of the cheese cloth is a good idea which I will do next time. Also turning down the drying temperature is a good idea. I have share and recommended your video to others.

[kellyreynolds]

Fantastic video! Very helpful, right to the point with no extra fluff. Thank you for doing small batches for demonstration. And I love your enthusiasm for herbs. Thank you so much!

[melissav]

Oooh cheesecloth is a great idea. Tho I would have wondered if it would blow around. Great vid! Now, excuse me while I go cook up some of the garlic butter summer squash from your freezer book …

[ruby]

Thank you so much for all the tips on the herbs :)

[claybrookfamily]

Oh my gosh I have been taking the leaves off of my thyme pre FD. Thank you for this video. So helpful.

[dig_grow_cook]

Thanks for the tip on the temp, Crystal. 😁 Great info as always. 💚

[suzannezoubeck]

You go girl! Great video! Very aspirational for me...perhaps someday a freeze dryer. ❤☮🌎

[heidigilman]

Thank you for the video! Just got my freeze dryer and want to start freeze drying my garden herbs

[wjvvspt]

This is by far the best and most informative video I have found on freeze drying herbs! Thank you so much for sharing it! ❤

[mamie]

I have a freeze dryer and have contemplated doing herbs. We will be planting our garden in the next couple of weeks and I am definitely going to be planting some herbs. This is exactly the information I was looking for. THANK YOU!

[lisagarstin]

Thank you so much for creating such a detailed helpful video. I was specifically on a search for how to freeze dry herbs and this is by far the best video I came across.

[jennajulianne]

I am so happy you made this video!!!! I have a freeze dryer and a bunch of herbs outside (on their 3rd year for the perennials!!) and now I know what to do! THANK YOU!!! Loved your video. Love your book!!!!

[jordangerein]

How long do you pre-freeze the herbs in the freezer, before placing into the freeze-dryer?

[karmengosenca]

This is the first time that I am hearing about the freeze drying process. I put some of the herbs in the common freezer (parslley, chives, celery), but it takes up a lot of space. If I will buy the dry freezer, I will definitely buy it through your link.

[wcalixte]

That was an excellent video. I am going to use your link.

Have you ever tried freeze drying lemongrass ?

[meloniestewart]

My question please is can you make ointments and salves out of freeze dried herbs?

[AprilDay-eb]

Herb is of French origin. The ‘h’ is silent. Americans kept the word original. The British changed the pronunciation from the original.