Keep fresh herbs from going off too quickly with our easy tips and tricks for storing them in the fridge. See our clever ideas for preserving basil, mint, coriander, mint, parsley and chives.

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Try storing your herbs in an airtight container, rolling them in damp kitchen roll or freezing into cubes with olive oil.

For meal inspiration, see our tarragon recipes, coriander recipes and how to use up wild garlic.

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For more ways to preserve fresh herbs, dry dehydrating them to make dried herbs. While foods can be dehydrated in the oven, an electric tabletop dehydrator keeps the internal temperature steady and controlled, unlike ovens, which tend to fluctuate.

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Plus, dehydrators run at a comparatively low wattage, making them an energy-efficient option.

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See our best food dehydrators for herbs, fruit and more.

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