<< I live in Sweden and only get one harvest per year, so IŽd like to be able to keep what I cook up for a long time ... >> Jens, I love Thai Dragons and grow several plants every year and even buy extras. Last year I decided to pickle them w/lemon slices, bay leaves, pickling spices and garlic---well they are awesome! I only did 3 jars and this year will do a dozen. I kept them in the back of the top shelf of the frig to cure them for a while. My kids are crazed for them for cooking and just plain eating! I also do the chop them up and put into honey, also whole in Sherry all good for sauces. Mary-Anne