The Bay Leaves From My Potted Plant Dried Up During The Heat Wave In Southern CA Maybe Due To Lack Of Watering. Are These Bay Leav

Question

es ready to use for cooking?

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Answer 1

You could use them, but they may not be of the same quality as if you had dried them in a controlled environment.

These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/harvesting-bay-leaves-for-cooking.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay