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PLEASE NOTE: Drying time depends on several factors:
• Thick or Thin Slices - The thinner the slice of item being dried, the quicker the drying time.
• Temperature - The lower the temperature the longer the drying time. When
dehydrating fruits, vegetables, and nuts, we recommend dehydrating at 105-110˚F
to preserve enzymes and nutrients.
• Humidity - The higher the humidity, the longer the drying time.
• Water content - The higher the water (liquid) content of the item being dehydrated,
the longer the drying time.
• Crispness - Some people like their dehydrated items still a bit soft, while others like
it “crunchy” or “crispy”. If you want it more crunchy-crispy, it will increase the time it
takes to dry all the water out.
• Product - The product being dehydrated also will dictate how long it takes to dry, as
shown by the chart below as a reference.
Apples 7-15 hours Asparagus 5-6 hours
Apricots 20-28 hours
Beans, Green or Wax
8-12 hours
Bananas 6-10 hours Beets 8-12 hours
Berries 10-15 hours Broccoli 10-14 hours
Cherries 13-21 hours Cabbage 7-11 hours
Cranberries 10-12 hours Carrots 6-10 hours
Figs 22-30 hours Celery 3-10 hours
Grapes 22-30 hours Corn 6-10 hours
Kiwi 7-15 hours Cucumber 4-8 hours
Nectarines 8-16 hours Eggplant 4-8 hours
Peaches 8-16 hours Greens 3-7 hours