Drying and Preserving Herbs for Year-Round Use in Australia

Air Drying vs Dehydrator DryingAir drying is the oldest preservation method and works well for herbs with low moisture content: rosemary, thyme, sage, lavender, and bay. Bundle 10–15 stems, tie at the base, and hang upside down in a warm, well-ventilated, dark location for 2–3 weeks. High-moisture herbs including basil, mint, and tarragon air-dry poorly — they brown and lose flavour. For these, use a dehydrator at 35°C for 2–4 hours.Freezing HerbsFreezing preserves flavour better than d…