Take the Thyme

Lurking in the darkest corners of your kitchen, the Trash Tyrant waits for good food to go bad. Will the Freshness Squad defeat the Trash Tyrant's evil waste empire and save the Thyme?

Take the Thyme: What will the Freshness Squad do to keep fresh herbs tasting great?

Herb Storage Tips

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The reason your herbs get limp is due to transpiration. As a live plant soaks water up its stem, it delivers water to the leaves. The leaves in turn transform sunlight into sugars and the plant grows. Excess water transpires out the leaves and evaporates, it’s like sweating but for plants. Once cut, the plant no longer has access to water, so as it transpires it dehydrates. Using the wicking nature of the stem to deliver fresh water to the leaves will maintain the integrity of your herbs.