Preserving Rosemary if zone 7 or more

Preserving Rosemary

Rosemary is quite cold hardy, but nonetheless, you might want to trim some to insure a supply through winter, especially in zone 7 and colder. You can store the cut stems as they are by hanging them or propping them in a vase (no water) so that the leaves air-dry naturally indoors. Then just pluck a few as you need them. They will fall off very easily as they dry.

After a few weeks, you may need to collect the little leaves in a jar because it will seem that they fall if you even look at them.

If you cut big pile of stems, avoid piling them up on top of each other to prevent mold, especially if they are in a garage or basement. Spread them out over a table or screen if possible.