Things You'll Need. Sink a papyrus plant's container in a pond or other water feature so that the container's top is up to 12 inches beneath the water surface, or grow the plant directly in boggy, wet soil near the margin of an outdoor pond.
Ham should not sit at room temperature any longer than 2 hours.
For country ham (dried, whole or half): 1  Soak 4 to 12 hours in refrigerator. 2  Cover with water, then boil 20 to 25 minutes per pound. 3  Drain, glaze, and brown at 400 Â°F for 15 minutes.