You always want to preserve fragrant summer greens for a long time. Simple ways of harvesting greens will help you enjoy its taste and aroma even in winter.
Dried herbs
In this way, you can preserve for the winter both greens and medicinal herbs - mint, chamomile, nettle and others.
First you need to collect bunches of young greens. Wash greens under running cold water and put to dry on a towel. Cut the dried plants with a sharp knife and put them in a thin layer on a baking sheet or flat plate. Cover the greens with one layer of cheesecloth and remove to dry in a shaded, dry and warm place. You need to stir the greens every day to dry them evenly.
Pack the ready-made greens in jars with lids or fabric bags. You need to store containers with herbs in a dark and dry cabinet. You can mix dried herbs and herbs to your liking for unique combinations.
Frozen greens
Freezing keeps the appearance and taste of herbs in their original form. Also, when harvesting in this way, the benefits and aroma of plants are perfectly preserved.
The first step is to rinse and dry the greens well. Then you can cut it, or you can freeze it immediately in small bunches. You can freeze prepared greens in special bags or in containers with a lid. Having placed the greens in the container of your choice, you need to immediately put it in the freezer.
Greens with salt
Greens prepared in this way are an excellent seasoning for various dishes, retain their aroma and almost all vitamins.
Finely chop the washed and dried greens and put them in a non-metal bowl or bowl. Then sprinkle generously with sea salt and mix well with your hands. Divide the salted mixture into small jars, tamp well, close the lid tightly and store in the refrigerator.
