Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600639
10/13/97

### HARVESTING HERBS FOR THE FREEZER

        The  flavor  of  herbs  will  last longer  if they  are

    fresh-picked,
    packed and stored immediately  in the freezer.

    Harvest
     herbs early in the morning  just after the  dew has

    dried.
      Wet  herbs  are  tricky  to  handle,  the  more you

    inadvertently
    crush them during harvesting, the more surface

    area
    you expose to air.

        Herbs  can   be   stored,  whether  they  are  rare  or

    commonplace,
    for six months or more in the freezer.   Spices

    free
    of soil, sprays  and  insects  don't need to be washed.

    Otherwise,
    run them under tap water and shake off the excess

    water.
     Pat them dry between towels or spin them gently in a

    salad
    spinner.

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