1. Store your dried herbs in air tight containers. Zip lock bags are ok, but a mason jar or air tight tin would be better. Use what you have or what will fit best where you store your plants. You could try two or more methods and see which one works best for the plant you are growing/storing
2. Be sure to label and date your containers. You may think, “How could I forget” Trust me, everyone forgets sometimes. I say just label and don’t worry about it
3. Your herbs will retain more flavor if you store the leaves and/or flowers whole. I’ve heard people grind up their plants to store more in less space. This will not give you the best storage especially if you are looking for color and piquancy
4. Discard any dried herbs that show the slightest sign of mold. Better safe than sorry, mold will spread so make sure you don't have mold on plants you are storing.
5. Place containers in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. A freezer is the best place.
Dried herbs are best used within a year. As your herbs lose their color, they are also losing their flavor.
Seed Storage link
Good Growing,
Dr. E.R. Myers
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