What do you think about using a small food dehydrator ?

rjuddharrison Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Aug 06, 2005

Depending on the seed type, I was considering using one of those small dehydrators to dry seed. Those little contraptions they make beef jerkey and fruit rolls. It is very humid here, and certain residents don't like me drying seeds in the house. My current method is on a wooden tray on the front porch - sundried. Even this produces grumbles from my DW.
I suppose I could use a light bulb and a fan if the dehydrator is too hot.
Thanks, Rj

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Larkie Camilla, GA(Zone 8a) Aug 07, 2005

don't know about the dehydrator, but I use several small replacement screens that you can buy for a little bit of nothing at Wal-Mart.. I have a few and use them for different seeds.. They also come in all sizes.. You can also stack many of them with just a little something in between them.. I use a brick on each side, this also holds them down.. Air flows thru nicely with even drying..

Larkie

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rjuddharrison Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Aug 08, 2005

Thanks! That's a great idea!

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Aug 09, 2005

I wouldn't use the dehydrator...the temps could get too high and kill the seeds...even though a dehydrator isn't very hot, it could get hot enough to destroy the seeds.

Nope, I'd just rely on good old air circulation....the screens are a great idea...that's the direction I'd go in.

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rjuddharrison Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Aug 10, 2005

Okay - thanks - screens and a fan it is! Rj

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