Most herbs may be dried in your dehydrator right on the plant stalk
or stem. Seeds and leaves are easily stripped from the plant when dry. Do not dry
herbs with fruits and vegetables. Store finished product in a cool, dark place to
reduce flavour loss. Do not powder leaves until you are ready to use.
PREPARATION
Leaves and stems should be washed under cold running water to remove any
dust or insects. Remove any dead or discoloured parts. If flowers are to be used
in teas, dry them whole. When seed pods have dried, their outer covering may be
removed by rubbing the seeds between the palms of your hands while blowing on
them to remove the husks. Place seeds on a non-stick Mesh Sheet. Dehydrate
until there is no moisture evident.
DRYING TEMPERATURE
Most herbs should be dehydrated at a temperature of between 60 & 75 degrees C.
INSTRUCTION | P26
Herbs
INSTRUCTION | P27
Herbs
Herbs
Part of Plant Preparation
Use
Time
Basil
Leaves
Rinse in cold
water
Italian and
Mediterranean dishes,
tomato dishes, meat,
salads, soups, fish,
poultry dishes
1-3 Hrs
Caraway
Seeds
Clip entire plant,
then dip in boiling
water
Pork, sauerkraut, rye
bread, cheese,
vegetables and
cookies
3-5 Hrs
Chili Peppers Pods
Rinse and dice
Mild onion flavor,
use in moist recipes
2-3 Hrs
Coriander
Seeds
Clip entire plant,
dip in boiling
water
Sausage, pickling,
spices, apple and
pear dishes
2-5 Hrs
Dill
Leaves
Rinse in cold
water
Salads, vegetables,
potatoes and fish
1-3 Hrs
Herbs
Part of Plant
Preparation
Use
Time
Fennel
Leaves
Rinse in cold water Salads, soups or stews 1-3 Hrs
Fennel
Seeds
Rinse in cold water Cakes, cookies, breads 3-5 Hrs
Garlic
Clove
Cut in half length
ways
Salt, powder, recipes
6-12
Hrs
Ginger
Root
Rinse then slice
or grate
Meat, vegetables,
cookies and dessert
dishes
2-5 Hrs
Mint
Leaves
Rinse in cold water Sauces, mint jelly &
lamb dishes.
1-3 Hrs
Mustard
Seeds
Rinse in cold water Corned beef, sauer-
kraut, salad dressings
& cabbage
2-5 Hrs
Oregano Leaves
Rinse in cold water Italian, Greek, Mexican
& tomato dishes
1-3 Hrs
Parsley
Leaves & stems Rinse in cold water Powder, use leaves for
flakes
1-3 Hrs
Tarragon Leaves
Rinse in cold water Sauces, salads, fish
and poultry
1-3 Hrs
Rose-
mary
Leaves
Rinse in cold water Barbecue sauces, eggs
poultry, meats, dishes,
lamb,& vegetables
1-3 Hrs
Sage
Leaves & stems Rinse in cold water Poultry, pork, lamb,
veal & fish dishes
1-3 Hrs
Thyme
Leaves
Rinse in cold water Meat, fish & poultry
dishes, green beans,
beets, carrots &
potatoes
1-3 Hrs
