• Pick dandelion flowers as soon as they bloom.
• Wash dandelions with cool water and pat dry with a paper towel

Drying Dandelions using a Dehydrator

• Spread them out in a single layer on the dehydrator trays with space in between for good airflow.
• Dehydrate at about 100º for 8-12 hours. These are fairly thick flowers so they can take a long time to dehydrate.
• Check periodically to make sure they are not overdrying.
• When the flowers are dry, they should feel crisp and not spongy anymore.

Drying Dandelions using an Oven

• Spread the flowers on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they have space in between for airflow.
• Heat the oven to 170º (or lower if your oven can go any lower) and dry for 2-4 hours.
• Check the dandelions every 30 minutes and flip them to ensure they dry evenly. If your oven doesn’t go below 200º, prop the door open and check more often to make sure the flowers aren’t burning.
• When the flowers are dry, they should feel crisp and not spongy anymore.

Air Drying Dandelions

• Spread evenly on a tray with plenty of room in between.
• Allow to sit in a dark, dry place for 1-2 weeks until fully dried. You can flip them over periodically to ensure even drying.
• When the flowers are dry, they should feel crisp and not spongy anymore.