Dehydrating Garden Produce: From Herbs to Fruit Leather

Choosing a DehydratorStackable round dehydrators (Ezidri) are most affordable ($100–$200) but provide uneven drying — food must be rotated between shelves. Horizontal-flow box dehydrators (Excalibur) provide more even drying and better temperature control — $200–$400. For serious garden production the investment in a box dehydrator is worthwhile. The most important feature is accurate temperature control: 35–40°C for most herbs, 55–60°C for vegetables and fruit, 60–70°C for jerk…