Mine didn't come with instructions. Is there a minimum temp. it needs to stay in? And on average how long do you leave your herbs drying?
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I just kept mine in the house, average temperature was about 70-75 degrees. Waited till the herbs were dry enough to crumble.
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It seems that the colder it is the longer it takes to dry. I like to wait until they feel crispy on the outside but with a soft "core". Then jar them up for a good curing.
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I just hung mine in my house at room temp. Depending on the herb, drying times differ. I just went by feel. If it crumbled and crackled ,it was dry enough! Bottled some basil for a couple of friends and they literally swooned at the scent. Good luck!
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Hung mine in a cold 55 degree basement. You are correct in that the colder it is the longer it takes...about twice as long. If you hang at 65 degrees and 50% humidity you can jar up in about 7 days, depending on how dense your herbs are (that's not a given, just a starting point for checking readiness). Jar up when the outside feels crispy but with a soft core. Burp your jars every few days for the first week.
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These questions will probably be best answered by the manufacturer. I keep the bottle cool & dry in a drawer that's away from heat . I am not sure how long it can last as I used mine up in a couple of months during the summer for flea control but I assume it would last a bit longer during the winter season.Here is addt'l information which might prove helpful - here is a website I used quite a bit to learn the many uses of Neem - http://www.discoverneem.com/neem-information.html. Thru this website I now mix my own Neem oil based shampoo and the quite effective Neem Oil flea repellant. These questions will probably be best answered by the manufacturer. I keep the bottle cool & dry in a drawer that's away from heat . I am not sure how long it can last as I used mine up in a couple of months during the summer for flea control but I assume it would last a bit longer during the winter season.Here is addt'l information which might prove helpful - here is a website I used quite a bit to learn the many uses of Neem - http://www.discoverneem.com/neem-information.html. Thru this website I now mix my own Neem oil based shampoo and the quite effective Neem Oil... » Read More These questions will probably be best answered by the manufacturer. I keep the bottle cool & dry in a drawer that's away from heat . I am not sure how long it can last as I used mine up in a couple of months during the summer for flea control but I assume it would last a bit longer during the winter season.Here is addt'l information which might prove helpful - here is a website I used quite a bit to learn the many uses of Neem - http://www.discoverneem.com/neem-information.html. Thru this website I now mix my own Neem oil based shampoo and the quite effective Neem Oil flea repellant. « Show Less
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It does not have an adjustable drying temperature, just a basic on/off switch. I don't know the temperature; it is warm but not too hot to touch, and with the blue cover on it doesn't seem to noticeably affect the room temperature. Most foods dry in 6-7 hours.
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Some sort of heating device is necessary. I used a crafting heating tool and it worked great, got much hotter than needed. Someone suggested a hair dryer would work but I did not try it.
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I did because the herbs settle at the bottom but it does not make the flavor any stronger. The flavor is already infused. It's just a habit.
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I can't remember if it came with instructions, but if you can't find any here's a good website for them: http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/tipsandtechniques/ht/Season_Tagine.htm You probably need to get a diffuser (inexepensive) if you want to use on the stovetop
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ive never tried drying anything but herb. it may be a little wobbly under the weight of alot of fruit. it holds up pretty well under the weight of like 10 lbs of harvested leafy material distributed evenly across it, not sure it could hold alot of tomatoes. it is not screened in, completely open over each tray area.
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Only if you can make sure ur herbs aren't hit by strong wind. You will lose your herbs if not dried indoors.
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I looked online for the instructions. I have used mine now for months. Neherel@yahoo.com is my email. I can answer any questions you have. Ask away... Jeremy
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Go to www.youtube.com or google for complete instructions. First time use, cover the inside of the top and bottom generously with oil. Put in a warm oven (250 F) for six hours. When you use it, be sure to set it on a metal diffuser, or it will still crack. (Must be seasoned every two months or so if not used regularly.)
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It didn't explain what it was. I bought as gift for my daughter in law who has had no luck drying herbs. I explained what it was when I gave it to her,
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Hi, I bought this rack several months ago and what I probably meant was that properly dry vegetables as well as marijuana requires certains things in range like temperature and humidity, air circulation is never directed to the drying goods and if you put the rack outside you can say good bye to the slow drying process.You don't wanna dry anything outside (low moisture and sun will totally dry your goods) everything cured slow taste better, smoke better and so on. It's not completely shielded around the cylinder walls so it seems is built for indoor use only. Hope this answered your question. Hi, I bought this rack several months ago and what I probably meant was that properly dry vegetables as well as marijuana requires certains things in range like temperature and humidity, air circulation is never directed to the drying goods and if you put the rack outside you can say good bye to the slow drying process.You don't wanna dry anything outside (low moisture and sun will totally dry your goods) everything cured slow taste better, smoke better and so on. It's not completely shielded around the cylinder walls so it seems is built for indoor use only. Hope this answered your... » Read More Hi, I bought this rack several months ago and what I probably meant was that properly dry vegetables as well as marijuana requires certains things in range like temperature and humidity, air circulation is never directed to the drying goods and if you put the rack outside you can say good bye to the slow drying process.You don't wanna dry anything outside (low moisture and sun will totally dry your goods) everything cured slow taste better, smoke better and so on. It's not completely shielded around the cylinder walls so it seems is built for indoor use only. Hope this answered your question. « Show Less
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The description states "Minces fresh herbs and dried spices", so using it for fresh herbs should be fine and should not void the warranty.
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Dry herb sticks to this thing easily. I wouldn't recommend using fresh herbs because it might be worse. Also this thing is tiny. It's 1/4 the size of my palm.
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It's an ultrasonic mist, so no heat up and the fine mist should spray out virtually immediately when it's started. I only run it for 30-60 min at a time since it isn't recommended to diffuse for longer periods than that. There is still about 2/3 of the original quantity of water in the chamber after 60 minutes even though it produces a continual mist and aroma from the essential oils during the full diffusing time. So, in 180 min, most of the liquid should be used.You do need to make sure you're not using distilled water. The ultrasonic function needs minerals in the water to work properly and create the mist. It's an ultrasonic mist, so no heat up and the fine mist should spray out virtually immediately when it's started. I only run it for 30-60 min at a time since it isn't recommended to diffuse for longer periods than that. There is still about 2/3 of the original quantity of water in the chamber after 60 minutes even though it produces a continual mist and aroma from the essential oils during the full diffusing time. So, in 180 min, most of the liquid should be used.You do need to make sure you're not using distilled water. The ultrasonic function needs minerals in the water to work... » Read More It's an ultrasonic mist, so no heat up and the fine mist should spray out virtually immediately when it's started. I only run it for 30-60 min at a time since it isn't recommended to diffuse for longer periods than that. There is still about 2/3 of the original quantity of water in the chamber after 60 minutes even though it produces a continual mist and aroma from the essential oils during the full diffusing time. So, in 180 min, most of the liquid should be used.You do need to make sure you're not using distilled water. The ultrasonic function needs minerals in the water to work properly and create the mist. « Show Less
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Try to clean with a dry cloth, if more cleaning use soapy water, brush, dry well and then apply a thin coat of Flax Seed Oil. Then put in 400 degree oven for an hour, allow to cool in oven. These instructions are per manufacturer's label.
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It dries garlic very well but it does take a long time. Just make sure the cloves are fairly uniform in size and all are sliced lengthwise. Otherwise, it will take much longer to dehydrate. Got to have an "exit wound" for the moisture to escape.