• Rinse your chives in cool water and remove any dead or yellowed leaves.
• Spin in a salad spinner to remove as much moisture as possible or pat dry with paper towels or a hand towel.
• Cut the chives into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch pieces using scissors or a sharp knife.
• Line the dehydrator tray with parchment paper or a silicone or Paraflex liner. Spread the chives over the tray in a single layer. Place another mesh liner over top of the chives to keep them from blowing around in the dehydrator.
• Place the trays into your dehydrator and set the temperature between 95F and 125F.
• When dry remove from the dehydrator and condition. Then store in an airtight container.

Drying Chives In The Oven

• Preheat your oven to its lowest setting.
• Wash the chives in cool water and remove any yellow or dead leaves. Then spin or pat dry to remove as much moisture as possible.
• Cut the chives into 1/4 inch pieces and spread on a parchment lined baking tray.
• Place the baking sheet into the middle of your oven. Check the chives often to make sure they don’t burn.

Air Drying Chives

• Rinse and clean the chives under cool water. Remove any dead or yellow leaves.
• Spin or pat dry to remove as much moisture as possible.
• Cut chives into 1/4 inch pieces and spread them out on parchment paper or a clean towel. Place them in a warm, dry area out of direct sunlight.
• Stir and flip the chives over a few times a day, making sure to keep them in a single layer. They will take 3 days to 2 weeks to dry depending on the humidity.

Dry Chives By Hanging

• Rinse the chives under cool water and remove any dead or bad leaves. Then spin or pat dry.
• Using twine tie the chives together in a loose bundle.
• Hang the chive bundles in a warm, dry place. Depending on the humidity they will take 1 to 2 weeks to dry.

Dry Chives In A Paper Bag

• Wash the chives and remove any dead or damaged leaves. Spin or pat them as dry as possible.
• Cut the chives into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch pieces or leave whole.
• Place the chives into a paper bag, roll the top down to close the bag. Then set it in a warm, dry area.
• Shake the bag daily and check on them to make sure they don’t mold. They should dry in 5 to 7 days but can take as long as 2 weeks in humid weather.