• Pick the dandelion flowers as soon as the new flowers bloom.
• Wash the flowers under cool water and pat dry with a paper towel or spin in a salad spinner.

Air Drying Dandelions

• Spread the flowers evenly on a screen or tray in a single layer, leaving some room between them.
• Place them in the sun to dry. Flip the flowers over a few times a day to help them dry evenly. Depending on the temperature and humidity, it can take 4-24 hours to dry. When done, the flowers will feel crisp, not spongy, when dry.

Drying Dandelions With A Dehydrator

• Spread them out in a single layer on the dehydrator trays, leaving space between them for good airflow.
• Place the trays in your dehydrator and dry at 95°F for 8-12 hours. Check them occasionally to ensure they don’t overdry.
• The flowers will feel crisp, not spongy, when dry.

Drying Dandelions In The Oven

• Spread the flowers out evenly on a baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
• Heat the oven to 170°F or lower if your oven can do it. Place the flowers into the oven and dry for 2-4 hours.
• Flip them every 30 minutes to help them dry evenly.
• When done, the flowers will feel crisp and have no spongy areas.