Leaves dry flat and retain a good color. When the leaves are crispy dry and crumple easily between the fingers, they are ready to be packaged and stored. Dried leaves may be left whole and crumpled as used, or coarsely crumpled before storage. Husks can be removed from seed by rubbing the seeds between the hands and blowing away the chaff. Place herbs in airtight containers and store in a cool, dry, dark area to protect color and fragrance.
Microwave ovens are a fast way to dry herbs when only small quantities are to be prepared.
Follow the directions that come with your microwave. Back To Top Seeds, Popcorn and Nuts Pumpkin Seeds Drying seeds and roasting them are two different processes. To dry, carefully wash pumpkin seeds to remove the clinging fibrous pumpkin tissue. Pumpkin seeds can be dried in the sun, in a dehydrator at 115 o -120 o F for 1 to 2 hours or in an oven on warm for 3 to 4 hours. Stir them frequently to avoid scorching.