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Originally Posted by microfarmer
I'll definately be de-hydrating peaches and apricots next year. I will use the good old fashioned tool Sol...
It seems that it comes on strong around here just in time for the harvests.  |
Given the amount of time sun-drying takes and the quantity of fruit ripening in that period, I would need a minimum of 500 square feet of solar drying space. The cost of materials to build a unit that size capable of keeping varmits out exceeds the price of a large electric dehydrator ($125) and the electricity to operate it over a 10 year period ($240). However, I'm always interested in learning about less expensive options!