I've had my share of herb-drying mishaps too—once tried hanging mint bundles from a curtain rod thinking they'd dry nicely in the breeze from an open window. Nope, just ended up with mint leaves scattered everywhere and a confused cat batting at the dangling stems. Agree on elevating the rack though; airflow underneath makes a noticeable difference, especially if your kitchen tends to get humid. Learned the hard way that herbs sitting flat can turn musty surprisingly quick...
"Agree on elevating the rack though; airflow underneath makes a noticeable difference, especially if your kitchen tends to get humid."
Elevating helps, but honestly, I've found that using a simple box fan nearby works even better. Humidity can linger surprisingly long, and passive airflow isn't always enough—especially during rainy seasons. Worth experimenting with active circulation methods, IMO.
Humidity can linger surprisingly long, and passive airflow isn't always enough—especially during rainy seasons. Worth experimenting with active circulation methods, IMO.
Interesting point about the fan—I tried something similar last summer when our basement got super humid after some heavy storms. It definitely helped, but honestly, what made the biggest difference was adding a few moisture absorbers around. Ever tried combining both methods?
Tried the moisture absorber route myself, and yeah, it helps—but honestly, nothing beats a good fan setup. Last spring, my basement felt like a swamp until I rigged up two box fans for cross-ventilation... total game changer. Worth giving it another shot, IMO.
"nothing beats a good fan setup"
Totally agree. Had similar moisture issues in a rental property basement—fans made all the difference. Moisture absorbers are decent, but airflow's key. Glad your shelter checked out fine, peace of mind is priceless.
