Herbs

What to look for

• Fresh and clean
• Proper harvest stage

What you don’t want

• Dirty or wilted
• Flowering
• Improper labeling

How to prepare herbs

• Rinse in cold water (if necessary)
• Do not have leaves below water line

Suggested exhibit quantity

• State Fair: 3 sprigs per bottle, Dill- two heads tied below the heads and near the end
• County Fair: Check your fair book