Since a wintery blast has come a fair bit earlier than anticipated, I was not prepared enough to rescue my herbs for culinary delights. Usually, when I know the temperature is going to change so drastically, I try to cut back, dry and store what ever I can save out of my herbs.
Thankfully, this demonstrates how resilient many of them are.
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Whether you grow them in a pot... |
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...or in the ground - parsley handles the freezing temps quite well. |
Last nights temps dipped to -5
°C. Burr!
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So does my oregano. It still has firm foliage. |
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So does my thyme! |
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I have better luck with growing rosemary in pots, this one I shall take indoors for winter use. It's fine. I will however, expect some needle drop from the shock once indoors. |
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(Sorry, out of focus because my hands were freeeeeeezing!) And of course, mint. Going to enjoy a wonderful mint and red beet salad - the last of the season! |
Needless to say, with all my procrastination, I am thankful for being able to harvest the last of our yummy herbs. The snow has also helped to insulate the last of the usable foliage.
Some others I have had success in harvesting after frost:
Lovage
Sage
Lemon Balm
Marjoram
Tarragon