How can I store fresh cut leaves temporarily to keep them fresh

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71GTO

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Posted 1382564485	Reply with quote #1

My wife needs fresh leaves for an art project. Is there a way to keep them fresh as if you just cut them off? They don't need to last a very long time a few days is enough I think. __________________ NJ z7a Wish list :

vito12831

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Posted 1382566142	Reply with quote #2

Hi Marcus. I've heard that if you layer the leaves with salt they'll stay fresh. They do that with Basil. Vito

pitangadiego

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Posted 1382566971	Reply with quote #3

Layer with damp towel, in a bag in the frig. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

gorgi

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Posted 1382567067	Reply with quote #4

I would just sprinkle a very little moisture and store them in the veggie fridge part inside a plastic bag. __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

71GTO

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Posted 1382572359	Reply with quote #5

Thanks guys! I am going to try the paper towels and te fridge. I don't know if the salt would work for her. She has to roll the leaves in clay. __________________ NJ z7a Wish list :

Dieseler

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Posted 1382572659	Reply with quote #6

71 GTO I recall good while back trying to see if i could root a leaf and put its stem in water darn thing stood green for long time before i figured out um NO .

71GTO

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Posted 1382574240	Reply with quote #7

I think that would work. She needs like 30 leaves. That might get tricky __________________ NJ z7a Wish list :

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