As an extension to last week’s blog, we will be showing you the best way to store your herbs properly to prolong its shelf life. We decided to create our own grocery storage guide because all the ones we found online requires the use of wasteful products like plastic bags, saran wraps, and paper towels.
Determining how to store your herbs.
Feel the leaves, is it rigid and hard or tender and soft? Hardy herbs require more moisture to maintain its freshness, whereas tender herbs like basil and cilantro will wilt when submerged in too much water. We know it gets tricky. That’s why we created this guide to help you out.
(1) Wash Your Herbs by filling your salad spinner with cold water. Swirl the herbs gently around in the water to loosen any debris. Drain the water, spin the herbs dry, lay them on a towel to blot away any excess moisture.
(2) Store Hardy Herbs by arranging them lengthwise in a single layer on a slightly damp towel, rolling them up like a jelly roll, then transfer the bundle and store in the fridge drawer.
(3) Store Tender Herbs by snipping off the bases of the stems and removing any discolored or wilted leaves. Transfer them to a large mason jar with an inch of water in the bottom. Seal the jar with the lid. Store in the refrigerator.
Find out how to best store your herbs without plastic.
Parsley
Where to store: In the fridge, any shelf.
How to store: In a sealed, glass container soaked in 3/4″ water at the bottom.
How long it will last: 1-2 weeks.
Green Onions
Where to store: On the bottom shelf of the fridge.
How to store: In a glass container soaked in 3/4″ water at the bottom.
How long it will last: 1-2 week.
Basil
Where to store: On the kitchen counter with light but out of direct sunlight.
How to store: In a glass container soaked in 3/4″ water at the bottom.
How long it will last: 2 weeks.
Rosemary
Where to store: In the fridge drawer.
How to store: Wrapped in a clean, dry towel.
How long it will last: 3 weeks.
Thyme
Where to store: In the fridge drawer.
How to store: Wrapped in a clean, dry towel.
How long it will last: 2 weeks.
Sage
Where to store: In the fridge drawer.
How to store: Wrapped in a clean, dry towel.
How long it will last: 2 weeks.
Chives
Where to store: In the fridge drawer.
How to store: Wrapped in a clean, dry towel.
How long it will last: 1 week.