How do you dry sage?

Answer 1

Pick sage leaves throughout the growing season to air dry leaves. If you plan to harvest stems for drying, wash plants the night before with a spray of water. Cut the stems the following morning, after the dew has dried. Harvest the top 6 to 8-inches of growth on mature plants.

Bundle five to seven stems together and hang upside down in a dark, dry place with good air circulation. Another drying method is to spread individual stems on screens. Sage leaves are susceptible to mold; keep an eye on drying stems. When leaves are fully dry, crumble them and store in airtight containers. Flavor will keep 3-4 months. Note that drying intensifies the flavor; use dried sage carefully.

Answer 2

Cut small bunches of leaves from your plant, or in very cold climates cut the plant well back, tie the leaves together with string or thread, hang upside-down in0 a cool, dry, dark room. Check often for signs of mold. I put mine inside a paper bag before I hang them to keep dust and bugs off and keep any loose leaves from ending up on the floor.

I also know a woman who uses a drying rack to do hers, so that gives you an option.