Leafy Greens
Bok Choy: How to Check for Bugs
Bok Choy is frequently infested with insects. It must be checked. How to check bok choy 1. Remove each leaf from the head. 2. Soak the leaves in a solution of vegetable wash and water. Enough vegetable wash should be used to make the solution feel slippery and sudsy. The solution should be in a…
Read MoreArulga: How to Check for Bugs
Arugala is frequently infested with insects and must be checked. Look for aphids, thrips and mites. How to check arugala 1. Remove the leaves from the stem. 2. Soak the leaves in a solution of vegetable wash and water. Enough vegetable wash should be used to make the solution feel slippery and sudsy. The solution…
Read MoreParsley: How to Check for Bugs
Fresh Parsley is Frequently Infested with insects and must be checked. Preliminary check (to determine if herbs can be cleaned or must be discarded): Note: Herbs must not be wet for this process to be effective. 1. Hold a bundle of the herbs by their stem. 2. Bang the bunch of herbs on a white…
Read MoreOregano: How to Check for Bugs
Fresh Oregano is Frequently Infested with insects and must be checked. Preliminary check (to determine if herbs can be cleaned or must be discarded): Note: Herbs must not be wet for this process to be effective. 1. Hold a bundle of the herbs by their stem. 2. Bang the bunch of herbs on a white…
Read MoreMint Leaves: How to Check for Bugs
Fresh Mint is Frequently Infested with insects. How to clean mint 1. Remove the leaves from the stem. 2. Soak the leaves in a solution of vegetable wash and water. Enough vegetable wash should be used to make the solution feel slippery and sudsy. The solution should be in a vessel that is large enough…
Read MoreDill: How to Check for Bugs
Fresh Dill is Frequently Infested with insects and must be checked Preliminary check (to determine if herbs can be cleaned or must be discarded): Note: Herbs must not be wet for this process to be effective. 1. Hold a bundle of the herbs by their stem. 2. Bang the bunch of herbs on a white surface…
Read MoreCoriander Leaves: How to Check for Bugs
Fresh Coriander is Frequently Infested and must be checked. Preliminary check (to determine if herbs can be cleaned or must be discarded): Note: Herbs must not be wet for this process to be effective. 1. Hold a bundle of the herbs by their stem. 2. Bang the bunch of herbs on a white surface numerous times.…
Read MoreCilantro Leaves: How to Check for Bugs
Fresh Cilantro is Frequently Infested and must be checked. Preliminary check (to determine if herbs can be cleaned or must be discarded): Note: Herbs must not be wet for this process to be effective. 1. Hold a bundle of the herbs by their stem. 2. Bang the bunch of herbs on a white surface numerous…
Read MoreBasil Leaves: How to Check for Bugs
Fresh Basil is Frequently Infested. Must be checked. Look for: aphids, thrips and leafminers. How to check basil for bugs Remove the leaves from the stem. Soak the leaves in a solution of vegetable wash and water. Enough vegetable wash should be used to make the solution feel slippery and sudsy. The solution should be in…
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