I’ve
seen posts that both warn witches not to put herbs in jars because it
causes them to mold, and then other posts exclaiming about how jars have
been used to store herbs for centuries. and i have yet to see a post
that actually focuses on the problem. because they’re both right if they
don’t focus on the actual issue
same principle, things with water in them, over time the water inside them leaves, evaporates, and then you’re left with something dried up.
however, when you put fresh herbs in jars, they still have the water in them. if you seal it up, it still naturally seeps out of the herbs, but then it has nowhere to go and collects inside the jar, and molds.
Dry your herbs first so you can avoid moldy jars, store herbs to your little heart’s content.
do not put fresh herbs in jars. only put dried herbs in jars.
you know when you leave bread out of its airtight bag and then it gets stale? that’s the water evaporating from it. now it’s a dried husk.same principle, things with water in them, over time the water inside them leaves, evaporates, and then you’re left with something dried up.
however, when you put fresh herbs in jars, they still have the water in them. if you seal it up, it still naturally seeps out of the herbs, but then it has nowhere to go and collects inside the jar, and molds.
Dry your herbs first so you can avoid moldy jars, store herbs to your little heart’s content.
