Tips On Harvesting Oregano And How To Dry Oregano

You may pull off the tiny leaves and dry them separately or dry the entire stem and then crumble off the crisp leaves. Bundle the stems together and hang them to dry oregano in a dark, dry spot. Place a perforated paper bag around the herbs to catch the bits of leaves as they fall and to keep dirt and dust off.

1. What is the best way to dry fresh oregano?
2. How long does it take to dry out oregano?
3. How do I dry oregano without a dehydrator?
4. How do you harvest oregano without killing the plant?
5. Is oregano better fresh or dried?
6. What do I do with all this fresh oregano?

What is the best way to dry fresh oregano?

Place oregano in a single layer on a baking sheet. You can dry directly on the baking sheet or put down parchment paper. Place in the oven for 1 hour. After 1 hour the leaves should be completely dried.

How long does it take to dry out oregano?

My drying oregano is ready in four to six weeks; sometimes sooner if the weather isn't overly humid. Once they're fully dried, I cut off the rubber band, separate the dried sprigs, and crush the leaves.

How do I dry oregano without a dehydrator?

Hanging Method

1. To Hang: Just gather the leafy stems into a "bouquet", tie them together and hang to dry in a well-ventilated area.
2. Leave to dry for about a week, turning once or twice to ensure the leaves are evenly exposed to air and heat. ...
3. To remove the leaves for storage pinch the stem at the bottom and pull up.

How do you harvest oregano without killing the plant?

Using a pair of scissors or garden shears, cut back stems from the plant just above a growth node. This will allow your plant to grow a new branch of stems from the snipped area to produce more leaves for future harvest. Do not cut back more than ⅓ of the plant to avoid over pruning.

Is oregano better fresh or dried?

When cooking Greek dishes you won't find better dried oregano than the big bundles bought from delis. In fresh oregano you'll find other compounds, such as chlorophyll that gives fresh greens their bright note, that don't survive the drying process intact.

What do I do with all this fresh oregano?

It goes particularly well with the following foods and recipes:

1. jazz up pizza/pasta sauces;
2. use as a pizza sauce itself;
3. make a simple oregano pasta.
4. mix with some olive oil and drizzle in a nice salad;
5. dress up some roast potatoes like these potatoes from A Communal Table;