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The best time to pick herbs for drying is just as the flower buds appear, as this is when the leaves contain the most flavour.  Preferably choose a warm dry sunny morning, after the dew has evaporated and before the sun has become too hot.  With large leaved varieties like mint, sage and basil, try to take the leaves off individually and place on a suitable drying rack turning them daily so they dry evenly.  The small leaved herbs like thyme, sweet marjoram and savory can be picked in bunches and tied in bundles for drying, hanging or lying them in a dark airy place like an airing cupboard.  The herbs will take 4 to 10 days to dry.  When they are dry, crumble the large leaves and strip the smaller ones off the branches.  To prolong the life of the dried herbs, store them in airtight containers in a cool dry and dark place.
NB:  Not all herbs are suitable for drying.
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Alexanders

Alexanders

Botanical Name: Smyrnium olusatrum
NZ $3.95
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Angelica Chinese

Angelica Chinese

Botanical Name: Angelica sinensis
NZ $3.95
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Angelica Holy Ghost

Angelica Holy Ghost

Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica
NZ $3.95
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Angelica Shiny Leaf

Angelica Shiny Leaf

Botanical Name: Angelica pachycarpa
NZ $3.95
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Anise

Anise

Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
NZ $2.95 NZ $1.77
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Tender Perennial
Anise Hyssop

Anise Hyssop

Botanical Name: Agastache foeniculum
NZ $3.95
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Perenial
Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha

Botanical Name: Withania somnifera
NZ $3.95
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Hardy Perennial
Astragalus Milk Vetch

Astragalus Milk Vetch

Botanical Name: Astragalus membranaceus
NZ $3.95
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Basil Bush

Basil Bush

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $3.95
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Basil Cinnamon

Basil Cinnamon

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $2.95
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Basil Dark Opal

Basil Dark Opal

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $2.95
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Basil Fino Verde

Basil Fino Verde

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $2.95
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Basil Gecofure

Basil Gecofure

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $3.95
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Basil Genovese Giant

Basil Genovese Giant

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $2.95
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Basil Gourmet Blend

Basil Gourmet Blend

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $3.95
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Basil Greek Mini

Basil Greek Mini

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $3.95
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Basil Gustosa

Basil Gustosa

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $3.95
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Basil Lettuce Leaf

Basil Lettuce Leaf

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $2.95
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Basil Mrs Burns Lemon

Basil Mrs Burns Lemon

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum citriodora
NZ $3.95
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Basil Persian

Basil Persian

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $2.95
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Tender Perennial
Basil Sacred

Basil Sacred

Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum
NZ $3.95
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Basil Thai

Basil Thai

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
NZ $2.95

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