FINALLY, someone who is thorough. You are the first to include the change in temp of the FD. Thank you so much. This is the 1st time I've found your site & i will be watching more.
I haven't finished the video yet, so maybe it's mentioned; but here's a tip for the stems. Save them and use them for broths. They're going to be strained out anyway, so the texture doesn't matter, but you get more flavor out of them. Then you don't have to lose the precious leaves that way. I really do appreciate this video. The freeze dryer is ordered and fresh herbs are HIGH on my list! I didn't even taste freeze dried herbs until I was in my 40's and I felt like my whole life before that had been a lie. Freeze dried herbs are nothing like the normal dried herbs you get off the shelf. Not even close.
Fantastic video! Very helpful, right to the point with no extra fluff. Thank you for doing small batches for demonstration. And I love your enthusiasm for herbs. Thank you so much!
Oooh cheesecloth is a great idea. Tho I would have wondered if it would blow around. Great vid! Now, excuse me while I go cook up some of the garlic butter summer squash from your freezer book …
This is an excellent presentation in terms of the video, information, and use of the selected herbs. You do a great job with the verbal discussion as well. I think the use of the cheese cloth is a good idea which I will do next time. Also turning down the drying temperature is a good idea. I have share and recommended your video to others.
I have a freeze dryer and have contemplated doing herbs. We will be planting our garden in the next couple of weeks and I am definitely going to be planting some herbs. This is exactly the information I was looking for. THANK YOU!
Thank you for the great detailed tutorial! I would also add that I was gifted (from my wishlist) some silicone "dehydrator" mats. The ones I selected stated they they were safe for the freeze dryer. I cut the to the shape of my trays. They are a waffled pattern for airflow. They work great as a top cover for things like hebs instead of the cheesecloth. I also use them as bottom mats for my extra set of trays for things that aren't very juicy/wet (not eggs).
I am so happy you made this video!!!! I have a freeze dryer and a bunch of herbs outside (on their 3rd year for the perennials!!) and now I know what to do! THANK YOU!!! Loved your video. Love your book!!!!
This is amazing. I have been dehydrating herbs and recently purchased some freeze dried dill and was blown away by the flavor. So I am so happy to have found your page. I may not be ready to buy this right now...but I will...and when I do, I will make sure to buy from your affiliate link. Thanks so much for the effort put into this video!!
Thank you so much for creating such a detailed helpful video. I was specifically on a search for how to freeze dry herbs and this is by far the best video I came across.
It seems from your video that the freeze dried herbs retain their size and didn't shrink. Is this so? and what is the weight difference as compared to dehydrated drying? The reason for asking is because my dehydrated herbs are diced / chopped up to fit into the tray and shrinks a huge lot by the time they are dry. Their weight is also just a fraction of the original weight. I just noticed that your video is already a year old. Is your freeze dry machine still working and was there any maintenance required?
This is the first time that I am hearing about the freeze drying process. I put some of the herbs in the common freezer (parslley, chives, celery), but it takes up a lot of space. If I will buy the dry freezer, I will definitely buy it through your link.
@@DMB_SUNGLASSESGUY Yes, but you have to keep the herbs in the freezer all the time. So, I meant freezing, as in keeping in the freezer. :D Eventually some "ice" can accumulate, but that's it. They keep the colours and taste. Way better than regular dry herbs. But it mainly works for the herbs that I mentioned. At least for me. Thyme, oregano, for example - these I dry in a "normal" way and didn't find them that good, when freezed. :) I pluck the leaves or chop them and put them in recycled plastic packaging. Hope this helps.
For end-of-season harvest, I'm considering pureeing a large quantity of mint with a little water, then pouring that in the tray to maximize yield. Have you tried this yet?
Hmm… I haven’t tried it or seen anyone do it, but I bet it would work. The buds might be more brittle/crumbly than just regular dried. Something to consider depending on how you want to use it.
I have a question, being from the UK, why is it that you and other americans cannot pronounce the word "HERB" correctly it is pronounced herb with an H not erb.
Firstly, Google is your friend! Secondly, it's a silent H in America. Many countries pronounce things differently. You must be aware of 50 other words *in this video alone* that are pronounced differently than the way it's said in the UK ☠️
America is a melting pot of people from all over the world, different cultures, speaking different languages. So, I may use "erb" and my neighbor could say "herb" depends on where you live and where your family's from... We know what the other person means...
FINALLY, someone who is thorough. You are the first to include the change in temp of the FD. Thank you so much. This is the 1st time I've found your site & i will be watching more.
Appreciate that, thank you 💗
I haven't finished the video yet, so maybe it's mentioned; but here's a tip for the stems. Save them and use them for broths. They're going to be strained out anyway, so the texture doesn't matter, but you get more flavor out of them. Then you don't have to lose the precious leaves that way.
I really do appreciate this video. The freeze dryer is ordered and fresh herbs are HIGH on my list! I didn't even taste freeze dried herbs until I was in my 40's and I felt like my whole life before that had been a lie. Freeze dried herbs are nothing like the normal dried herbs you get off the shelf. Not even close.
Fantastic video! Very helpful, right to the point with no extra fluff. Thank you for doing small batches for demonstration. And I love your enthusiasm for herbs. Thank you so much!
I freeze dried my carrot tops for soups and to flavor my stocks. They smell so good.
Oh I love that idea. Thanks for sharing!
I’m doing about a hundred plants of herbs this spring for our commercial fd’er!
Oooh cheesecloth is a great idea. Tho I would have wondered if it would blow around. Great vid! Now, excuse me while I go cook up some of the garlic butter summer squash from your freezer book …
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I enjoyed your video so much! Your herbs are just beautiful and you are a pleasant teacher. Very helpful!
Thank you 💗
This is an excellent presentation in terms of the video, information, and use of the selected herbs. You do a great job with the verbal discussion as well. I think the use of the cheese cloth is a good idea which I will do next time. Also turning down the drying temperature is a good idea. I have share and recommended your video to others.
You go girl! Great video! Very aspirational for me...perhaps someday a freeze dryer. ❤☮🌎
Thanks for the tip on the temp, Crystal. 😁 Great info as always. 💚
I have a freeze dryer and have contemplated doing herbs. We will be planting our garden in the next couple of weeks and I am definitely going to be planting some herbs. This is exactly the information I was looking for. THANK YOU!
Thank you for the great detailed tutorial! I would also add that I was gifted (from my wishlist) some silicone "dehydrator" mats. The ones I selected stated they they were safe for the freeze dryer. I cut the to the shape of my trays. They are a waffled pattern for airflow. They work great as a top cover for things like hebs instead of the cheesecloth. I also use them as bottom mats for my extra set of trays for things that aren't very juicy/wet (not eggs).
Thank you! So informative and easy to understand!
Thank you so much for all the tips on the herbs :)
Thanks! I appreciate that you planted all methods.
This is by far the best and most informative video I have found on freeze drying herbs! Thank you so much for sharing it! ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Oh my gosh I have been taking the leaves off of my thyme pre FD. Thank you for this video. So helpful.
You bet! 😊😊
Great instruction video! Thank you!
I am so happy you made this video!!!! I have a freeze dryer and a bunch of herbs outside (on their 3rd year for the perennials!!) and now I know what to do! THANK YOU!!! Loved your video. Love your book!!!!
Thanks! 🥰
Thank you for this information - I’ll be running these herbs tomorrow in my Harvestright ❤. Great video
This is amazing. I have been dehydrating herbs and recently purchased some freeze dried dill and was blown away by the flavor. So I am so happy to have found your page. I may not be ready to buy this right now...but I will...and when I do, I will make sure to buy from your affiliate link. Thanks so much for the effort put into this video!!
Thanks so much 🥰
Thank you so much for creating such a detailed helpful video. I was specifically on a search for how to freeze dry herbs and this is by far the best video I came across.
Excellent video,thanks
Thank you for the video! Just got my freeze dryer and want to start freeze drying my garden herbs
I would love to find someone selling freeze dried herbs in my area where I live in Oregon instead of investing in a freeze dryer myself.
Great video. Thank you.
Well done! Thank you
Thank you !
It seems from your video that the freeze dried herbs retain their size and didn't shrink. Is this so? and what is the weight difference as compared to dehydrated drying? The reason for asking is because my dehydrated herbs are diced / chopped up to fit into the tray and shrinks a huge lot by the time they are dry. Their weight is also just a fraction of the original weight.
I just noticed that your video is already a year old. Is your freeze dry machine still working and was there any maintenance required?
That was an excellent video. I am going to use your link.
Have you ever tried freeze drying lemongrass ?
Thanks! And I haven’t, no!
Can you please share the recipe for the citrus and rosemary nuts? ❤
That one's actually in my book, Freeze Fresh ☺️
@@wholefedhomestead I bought your book!❤️
@@wholefedhomestead I bought your book!!
My question please is can you make ointments and salves out of freeze dried herbs?
I was looking for this answer too!
Yes, I do. But I FD the herbs prior to infusing in oil. Is that what you meant?
I'd like to see the rehydration of these leafy greens. I can't seem to find any on youtube. Is it because it doesn't come out right?
They aren’t purposely rehydrated, that’s why. You add them to what you’re cooking like any other dried herb.
Can you freeze dry loveage ( wild celery)
I haven't tried that but I'm sure it would work great! I've freeze dried regular celery and its leaves before.
This is the first time that I am hearing about the freeze drying process. I put some of the herbs in the common freezer (parslley, chives, celery), but it takes up a lot of space. If I will buy the dry freezer, I will definitely buy it through your link.
Appreciate that, thanks 💗
Great idea will this work for spinach as well.
since i don't have a freeze dryer, just curious @karmengosenca4702, the regular freezer does work?? thanks for your help.
@@DMB_SUNGLASSESGUY Yes, but you have to keep the herbs in the freezer all the time. So, I meant freezing, as in keeping in the freezer. :D Eventually some "ice" can accumulate, but that's it. They keep the colours and taste. Way better than regular dry herbs. But it mainly works for the herbs that I mentioned. At least for me. Thyme, oregano, for example - these I dry in a "normal" way and didn't find them that good, when freezed. :)
I pluck the leaves or chop them and put them in recycled plastic packaging. Hope this helps.
How long do you pre-freeze the herbs in the freezer, before placing into the freeze-dryer?
Until totally frozen... time really depends on your freezer
Is there a way we can preserve them without a freeze dryer
You can preserve herbs in a lot of other ways besides freeze drying, yes!
Dehydrate
For end-of-season harvest, I'm considering pureeing a large quantity of mint with a little water, then pouring that in the tray to maximize yield. Have you tried this yet?
I have not, but I wonder if puréeing it releases a lot of essential oils and could full the flavor.
Can you freeze dry Stevia and how. with or without stems?
I haven’t tried stevia but I’d do it like basil/parsley/sage.
oxygen absorbers?
Have you freeze dried tarragon?
No, but I'm sure it would be great!
@@wholefedhomestead I am going for it!
this won't work in my freezer right?
Correct
Can mint be freeze dried?
For sure!
Have u done cilantro? Also, was that your basil that had black leaves after drying? Is that ok?
That’s a purple variety of basil you’re seeing there that looks dark. Yes, cilantro works amazing like this too!
how can you freeze dry herbs without using such a big machine?
Would freeze drying lavender make any sense?
Hmm… I haven’t tried it or seen anyone do it, but I bet it would work. The buds might be more brittle/crumbly than just regular dried. Something to consider depending on how you want to use it.
Yes, then I crumble them into homemade soap or infuse into oils
Can you freeze dry without a freeze drying machine?
Nope
Can I use my dehydrator instead ?????
You can dehydrate basil yes, but it won’t turn out quite like this.
I have done both. The freeze dryer tastes more like fresh. BUT it is a pricey investment.
She’s. Do many Americans have all these different pieces of equipment in a private home?
Not a lot. A freeze dryer is a BIG investment.
After freeze drying strong smelling herbs, will your next batch of freeze dried food taste like the herbs you dried?
I haven’t found that, no.
Herb is of French origin. The ‘h’ is silent. Americans kept the word original. The British changed the pronunciation from the original.
Tomato/tom ah to
Pecan, pee can, pee cahn
ugh-im so mad that the weed whacker kid whacked my dill
Oooh bummer!!
I have a question, being from the UK, why is it that you and other americans cannot pronounce the word "HERB" correctly it is pronounced herb with an H not erb.
Firstly, Google is your friend! Secondly, it's a silent H in America. Many countries pronounce things differently. You must be aware of 50 other words *in this video alone* that are pronounced differently than the way it's said in the UK ☠️
Herb is a French word. Why would you pronounce the “H” when you borrow it?
@@princessLailasmomAre Americans speaking French now? 😂
@@annwilliams6438 no but they’ll steal words from anyone
America is a melting pot of people from all over the world, different cultures, speaking different languages. So, I may use "erb" and my neighbor could say "herb" depends on where you live and where your family's from... We know what the other person means...