Spent $80 on a fancy herb drying rack that just collects dust

I mean, I saw this pretty wooden rack online and thought it would be perfect for my kitchen window. It looked so cute in the pictures. But it only holds a tiny amount, and the herbs get dusty before they're dry. I used it once for some rosemary and thyme, and it took over two weeks. Now it just sits there looking sad. Has anyone found a better way to dry herbs that actually works?

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the_kim23d ago

Hey, didn't I read somewhere that hanging them in paper bags works better? You tie the stems and hang them upside down inside a brown paper bag. It keeps the dust off and lets air move around. I tried it with some oregano last summer and it dried way faster than just leaving it out. Maybe give that a shot before you toss the rack.

finley77723d ago

Actually, the paper bag thing can trap moisture if your house is already humid. I had a batch of mint go moldy that way. You need to check the bag every couple days and shake it out.

dylan41323d ago

Oh yeah, the bag trick works great for basil too.