Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Just a ? about storing herbs what is the best way to go about storing larger amounts of dry cut herbs? like a lb of comfrey or 1 lb of redclover. I am stocking up for winter any recomendations on types of containers or where to get them cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 > > Just a ? about storing herbs what is the best way to go about storing > larger amounts of dry cut herbs? like a lb of comfrey or 1 lb of > redclover. I am stocking up for winter > any recomendations on types of containers or where to get them cheap I never had luck finding large (gallon) wide mouth jars in " brown " glass. This would be ideal. Restaurants may have gallon jars they would give you. Although, a lot of the condiments and such are now packed in plastic. ugh..... Keep dried herbs in glass containers in a cool, dry area. For long term storage, freezing is best. If you have access to a dollar type store, they usually have larger inexpensive jars. You can also check online for jars/containers. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 what is the process for freezing herbs and plants ? this would help so much as shelf space is so limited... chralissia herbal remedies , " Cindy " <paris_soap wrote: > > > > > Just a ? about storing herbs what is the best way to go about > storing > > larger amounts of dry cut herbs? like a lb of comfrey or 1 lb of > > redclover. I am stocking up for winter > > any recomendations on types of containers or where to get them > cheap > > > I never had luck finding large (gallon) wide mouth jars in " brown " > glass. This would be ideal. > > Restaurants may have gallon jars they would give you. Although, a > lot of the condiments and such are now packed in plastic. ugh..... > > Keep dried herbs in glass containers in a cool, dry area. For long > term storage, freezing is best. > > If you have access to a dollar type store, they usually have larger > inexpensive jars. You can also check online for jars/containers. > > Cindy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 What about storing herbs in those extra large Quaker Oat boxes? Any thoughts? I just picked a whole lot of yarrow and have crushed leaves and flowers in one and the broken pieces of the stems in another. It seems that most storage containers of any size are plastic. These oatmeal containers seem like an easy and cost free alternative. Any other inexpensive alternatives for storing besides brown glass? See the all-new, redesigned .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 will tell what i figured out ok the reason for using dark glass (amber or blue) is to keep light out sooo if you store your herbs in a dark spot then you do not have to worry about getting dark glass. makes sense to me also check with your local bottle recycling places i went to a local one and they said they would put any big big jars (like the big pickle ones) away for me for FREE!!!!!!!!!! whoohooo so excited and also you can see if you can check the brown glass bins and if you can find brown glass jars with lids in tact GREAT bring them all home wash very very good and put in your oven at about 200 for about 15 minutes and they should be sterilized or if you have a dishwasher run them through that a few times lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 I use the large mason jars that are available at the grocery....sometimes I just have to use more than one for one particular herb... On 8/4/06, Cindy <paris_soap wrote: >> Just a ? about storing herbs what is the best way to go about storing > larger amounts of dry cut herbs? like a lb of comfrey or 1 lb of > redclover. I am stocking up for winter > any recomendations on types of containers or where to get them cheapI never had luck finding large (gallon) wide mouth jars in " brown " glass. This would be ideal. Restaurants may have gallon jars they would give you. Although, a lot of the condiments and such are now packed in plastic. ugh..... Keep dried herbs in glass containers in a cool, dry area. For long term storage, freezing is best. If you have access to a dollar type store, they usually have larger inexpensive jars. You can also check online for jars/containers. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 another one for large amounts of herbs is cookie jars! you can find those purty cheap at dollar stores and some of them are stackable to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Yes, you are exactly right. The darker glass offers some protection if they are stored in an open area. Good deal on your free jars. Recycling is good for everyone. Thanks. Cindy herbal remedies , " skeetersbunch3 " <corrinakilfoy wrote: > > will tell what i figured out > ok the reason for using dark glass (amber or blue) is to keep light > out sooo if you store your herbs in a dark spot then you do not have > to worry about getting dark glass. makes sense to me > also check with your local bottle recycling places i went to a local > one and they said they would put any big big jars (like the big pickle > ones) away for me for FREE!!!!!!!!!! > whoohooo > so excited and also you can see if you can check the brown glass bins > and if you can find brown glass jars with lids in tact GREAT > bring them all home wash very very good and put in your oven at about > 200 for about 15 minutes and they should be sterilized or if you have > a dishwasher run them through that a few times lol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 ** What about storing herbs in those extra large Quaker Oat boxes? Any thoughts? Tamar Cummings ** __________________________ Hi Tamar, that would work super but you should get some Mylar bags to line the Quaker Oat Boxes. You could tie the top of the bag and it would work great I would think, after all they store the oats in them and it stays fresh for a certain amount of time. With plastic or Mylar bags you are sealing the herbs better and they would last even longer. Micki ________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I was scouting the internet last night for this very purpose and found that miles kimball (surprise!) has a great deal on blue glass jars with the wire hinge lock lids that makes them air tight. It is the best deal for that kind of jars that I have been able to find so far. I love the air tight hinge locks myself. Ramona Quoting Cindy <paris_soap: > Yes, you are exactly right. The darker glass offers some protection > if they are stored in an open area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I use labeled quart size, wide mouth, canning jars with metal lids. Store in a cool, dark, and dry area. Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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