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- Dry lemon thyme properly - this is how your herbalism will last
- Drying for free - That's how it's done in the air
- Dry lemon thyme in the oven - How to do it right
- Drying in a comfortable way - how it works in the Dehydrator
- Tips
Just like most herbs, lemon thyme can easily be hung upside down in the air
Dry lemon thyme properly - this is how your herbalism will last
When it storms and snows outside, the yield on the conditionally winter-hard lemon thyme is limited. How good if the kitchen can use a supply of dried herbs. Read here how to simply dry lemon thyme.
Previous article How to properly harvest lemon thyme - Tips for full enjoymentDrying for free - That's how it's done in the air
If you hold a wealth of valuable herb branches after pruning, this is an excellent opportunity to stock up on them. How to use the air as a free preservative:
In the next 14 days, tighten the binding material occasionally, as the stems will shrink due to the loss of moisture. If the herb branches rustle when touched, the process is complete. Ideally, do not remove the leaves from the stems yet. The aroma is better preserved if this happens just before use.
Dry lemon thyme in the oven - How to do it right
Within hours you can make your best lemon thyme in the oven. To do this, place the cut shoots on a baking tray without stacking them. Spread a piece of baking paper over it and put it in the oven. At 35 to 50 degrees circulating air, the branches dry within 4 to 6 hours. The oven door remains slightly open during the process. It is advisable to turn the shoots every 1 to 2 hours.
Drying in a comfortable way - how it works in the Dehydrator
In order to conserve larger quantities of fruits, vegetables and herbs every year, it is worth investing in a dehydrator. The device is equipped with several sieve trays and a circulating air heater. Please spread the lemon thyme sprigs so that they do not touch. Set the thermometer to 35 to 50 degrees Celsius to gently dry the herbs.
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Thyme keeps many a pest away from your ornamental garden. Planting the herbal treasure in the midst of flowers or vegetables significantly reduces the infestation with aphids, carrot flies, ants or snails. Located on tree-tops of young woody plants, the intense scent of lemon thyme preserves the tribe from venison.