How do I dry herbs in extreme humidity and heat?
May 1st, 2009 | by Vitamin Advisor |
Peter Griffin asked:
I have herbs that are ready… I have them hanging upside down by strings, but the heat is 96 and the humidity is near 80%… any suggestions for drying them out properly so they wont rot… Im afraid this humidity will cause incorrect drying or rotting.
(Can I use a dehumidifier on high in a closet ? Air conditioner on Low all day long ??)
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I have herbs that are ready… I have them hanging upside down by strings, but the heat is 96 and the humidity is near 80%… any suggestions for drying them out properly so they wont rot… Im afraid this humidity will cause incorrect drying or rotting.
(Can I use a dehumidifier on high in a closet ? Air conditioner on Low all day long ??)
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8 Responses to “How do I dry herbs in extreme humidity and heat?”
By botygy on May 2, 2009 | Reply
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I don’t think the 80% humidity will be an issue. I’m in a very humid area as well. I tie them as you did and hang them upside down in the attic and get great results.
By dragon lady on May 3, 2009 | Reply
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On Good Eats (Food Network), Alton Brown laid them out on clean furnace fileters, covered with another, then strapped them with bungee cords to a square standing fan. Then he ran it on low.
By Grace!!! on May 7, 2009 | Reply
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put them in an airing cupboard or buy a dehumidifier, theyre about £12
By abztrakted on May 9, 2009 | Reply
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arrange the herbs between two (or more) air filters, then strap that to a box fan. leave on low for 12 hours.
By 7.62 MM on May 10, 2009 | Reply
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Dragon Lady has the idea,
or hang them from a ceiling fan.
By FLoridian``~ on May 13, 2009 | Reply
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I don’t think the old Mexicans and Indians in the South West had dehumidifiers, back in the day. Should be fine, just keep the air moving.
By Joesph C on May 14, 2009 | Reply
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‘S easy. Set your oven for 200 F. spread the spices on a baking pan, tray, or aluminum foil. Dry them this way for 1/2 hour. Check to see if they are completely dry. If not, bake them a little more. One problem. Your kitchen is gonna smell GREAT!!!
By steelslave on May 16, 2009 | Reply
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See my answer on your other post