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(Text)ExOTIC HERBS- 145 –
Soil: Moist, rich, well drained; tolerant of drier soils
Plant: Divisions, seedlings, or seeds. Divisions are pre-
ferred, as seeds are difficult to germinate and should
be stratified for 3 to 4 months before planting (see
page 14).
Water: Regularly, to keep soil consistently moist but not wet
Harvest: Pick leaves and flowers all through spring and summer for the best fra-
grance and flavor.
Care: Place mulch around the plants
if they’ll be exposed to sun. Woodruff
self-seeds and sends out runners under-
ground, so collect seeds as they develop
and pull up stray runners to control
spreading.Keep It Fresh
Use fresh leaves within a couple days;
the fragrance is best when they’re
slightly wilted, and even better when
dried. They also freeze well (directions
for drying on page 20 and freezing on
page 19).In the Kitchen
Dishes: Punches, teas, marinades, dress-
ings, desserts, jams, sorbets, ice creams
Serve: Use whole stems fresh or dried
to infuse woodruff’s flavor, and then
remove before serving. Remember to
only use one or two stems per serving.SUBSTITUTION
- Vanilla
PAIRINGS
Fruits and Vegetables:
apples, berries, carrots, melons,
oranges, peaches, pears,
pineapples, raisins, sweet
potatoes
Proteins: almonds, chicken,
pecans, walnuts
Seasonings: caraway seeds,
celery seeds, cinnamon, cloves,
cumin, dill, garlic, ginger, honey,
lemon juice, maple syrup, nutmeg,
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