Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 5-7 days
Stems in Water
- Trim stem ends and place in jar with an inch of water
- Loosely cover leaves with plastic bag
- Refrigerate and change water every couple of days
- Do not submerge leaves
Alternative another good method that's just different 3-5 days
Damp Paper Towel
- Wrap in damp paper towel
- Place in plastic bag or container
- Refrigerate
Long-term preservation
- Dehydration Suitable for drying/dehydrating. Learn about dehydration
- Freeze drying Suitable for freeze drying. Learn about freeze drying
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
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Revival Tips
Wilted lemon verbena can still be used for tea or infusions.
Fun Facts
- Lemon verbena has a strong lemon scent and flavor; it's used in teas, desserts, and infusions.