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Using Excalibur Dehydrator - Basil Not Dry after 12+ hours
Comments (17)Here's what Tammy, the queen of dehydrating, has to say about herbs. "Dehydrate2store" "Prior to dehydrating, never chop or cut any parts of the herb that you will be dehydrating (leaves, petals, etc.). This will release oils and reduce the flavor of your finished product. Instead, dry the plant as a whole and then break or crush after fully dehydrated. Keep your dehydrator between 90-100�F when dehydrating herbs. If you wash your herbs first, dry any excess water (hang upside down to air dry or fold between a paper towel) from your herbs before placing them in your dehydrator." From me, Basil does have oil in it, and it can take longer to dry. BUT 12 hours is way too long so I would guess it's either the oil, or maybe too wet when put in? Also, the larger the leaf, the longer it takes. I would also bet that humidity may be a factor too. All in all, Good luck! Hey, all that oil will mean some great tasting basil though!...See MoreDehydrator repair?
Comments (11)Melissa, If you bought your unit at a Wal*Mart they will give you your money back in a heartbeat if less than a year old. Nesco replaced one of the units at no charge even though I didn't have a sales receipt. They could tell by the serial # that it was manufactured within the warranty period. They shipped me a new unit and included a prepaid label for UPS so could return the bad one. The very first unit I had got so hot it warped the trays. (from that time on I closely monitor temperature at all times) Another one still runs at only 170°. The last one just up and quit and I believe it blew a thermal fuse although when I opened it up I didn't recognize anything that looked like a fuse. Yesterday I completely rid myself of all Nesco reminders. Mailed 12 trays with assorted inserts to friends and threw the bodies in the trash. Good riddance! In all fairness I must say that I really like how well the units dehydrated when working like they should. I had made some nifty screen inserts for dehydrating cheese, herbs etc, but it's hard to sleep at night when you don't trust something. This is what happens at too high temps: jt...See MoreBest way to save a severely dehydrated Stephanotis
Comments (4)Maybe a larger pot and water it. They are tough semi succulent vines. Mine planted outdoors gets almost no water and still lives after 15 years or more. Its been dry too, looking like yours. Under summer sun. Comes back when I just water again....See MoreWhat do you drink for dehydration other than water?
Comments (37)I can't eat after I've been sweating unless it's guacamole and chips. :) Trail, you make a good point about sugar. It plays a big part in helping hydrate our bodies. Taken from the internet and I've read this many times, "The specific amount of sugar and electrolytes in sports drinks is intended to allow for quick hydration and absorption. This type of nutrient depletion generally occurs only with high-intensity exercise that lasts an hour or more." DS2 has been working out like this for 20 years and I think since he's now living in Florida his body is trying to tell him something, if that's the reason. Honey is also good if you make a homemade drink. Water, tea, seltzer, etc. is all fine for minor dehydration, but not for extreme workouts or anything that causes a lot of sweat for a long period of time. Sweating constantly for an hour is losing a lot of liquid. I've sure learned a lot on this topic....See Morebeesneeds
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