Storing Herbs

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Storing Herbs:

Make sure your herbs are completely dry. If not they will grow mold and will need to be disposed of.

 Herbs in their whole form last longer, you will get a much fresher and stronger product. If you are able, store the whole herb and grind them as needed. 
This may not be possible all the time. Some herbs are easier to store whole than others such as:

 roots
seeds 
whole flower buds

Store your dried herbs in airtight containers, glass is best. You can use plastic but chemicals could leach into your herbs, be cautious. 
Use containers like:

 glass jars
metal tins with screw top lids
jars with clamp on lips

 Make sure your herbs stay out of direct sunlight, store them in a cabinet. You can even use dark tinted bottles for further protection. 

 You want your herbs to stay cool and dry for maximum shelf life. Do not store them next to a hot stove or in a bathroom.

 If you follow the steps above, your herbs should last for several months.

 Don't forget to label and date your herbs! 

 You can make cute labels here: https://maestro.onlinelabels.com/Designer/Maestro.aspx?LaunchMode=4

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