Colour Curing

This process is simply hanging leaves in an environment that allows it dry out. As a result, the leaves should change to light brown or golden colour as pictured.

• Hang fingers over line in glass/green house or similar. Ensure windows are left open so air can pass through.
• Check periodically to make sure everything is going well. During hot summer days, the colour curing process should take a few weeks. If you are still hanging fingers in autumn be extra vigilent as it will take longer for leaves to cure if at all.
• When processing during damp conditions, keep an eye on your leaves for the likes of black soot mould. Unfortunately, if your leaves do become affected we strongly advise you get rid of them and cut your losses.This is why we like to start growing early, it gives more sun time to process our leaves.
• Your leaves are ready when they are a golden colour. Even if the spine has moisture in (slightly green) we still pull ours down ready for the next process.
• Hang on a rack such as cloths airer
• Cover rack with light tarpaulin
• Run a small de-humidifier underneath for a few days to remove the remaining excess moisture. Don't worry if leaves become too dry, they can be re-hydrated later.