Drying Cactus Question

XisCumming · 10-14-09, 01:25

Think I could cut it up into about 1/2 inch thick slices, then just leave it in my food dehydrator on like 175 or something for a couple hours? anyone have experience with this.. every tek Ive read involves using the oven.

whatchamacallit · 10-14-09, 01:58

Should work fine.

Ferretious · 10-14-09, 02:06

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Originally Posted by XisCumming

Think I could cut it up into about 1/2 inch thick slices, then just leave it in my food dehydrator on like 175 or something for a couple hours? anyone have experience with this.. every tek Ive read involves using the oven.

Food dessicators are the way to go. SWIM uses one. They are more gentle to your cacti and don't require the vigilance of an oven.

XisCumming · 10-14-09, 04:20

Thanks guys, ill try it tonight, i have about 5 feet of cactus that needs to be dried.

Cloke · 10-14-09, 04:46

I have just left it out to dry before... watch out for mold though.

beautypath · 10-15-09, 03:34

I cut my cacti into 4 inch sections then trim off the material around the core with a sharp knife. The core contains very little mescaline and is a bitch to grind up because it contains tough fibrous material.

I cut the pieces into 1 inch pieces and dry on a large table made of aluminum screen. Depending on the humidity in your area this will dehydrate the skins after about 2 weeks. I finish the process in the oven at 160 degrees for 3 or 4 hours. I store these in air tight 1/2 gallon canning jars with a sock of Drierite on top. This will further remove any moisture and keep for ever.

dimension traveler · 10-15-09, 12:17

imo the dehydrator would be the best just discard the core

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XisCumming Mycophiliac Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 61	Drying Cactus Question Think I could cut it up into about 1/2 inch thick slices, then just leave it in my food dehydrator on like 175 or something for a couple hours? anyone have experience with this.. every tek Ive read involves using the oven. __________________ Real Hip-Hop doesnt sell, so we give it away for free. www.DontAskNoQuestions.com

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whatchamacallit Deadhead Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,685	Should work fine. __________________ I'm eatin' rainbows and poopin' butterflies! http://www.deadvids.com/dv 24/7 Dead Videos with a chatroom!

10-14-09, 04:20	#4 (permalink)
XisCumming Mycophiliac Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 61	Thanks guys, ill try it tonight, i have about 5 feet of cactus that needs to be dried. __________________ Real Hip-Hop doesnt sell, so we give it away for free. www.DontAskNoQuestions.com

10-14-09, 04:46	#5 (permalink)
Cloke Mycophiliac Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	I have just left it out to dry before... watch out for mold though. __________________ Scroogle It

10-15-09, 03:34	#6 (permalink)
beautypath Mycophage Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 151	Core It I cut my cacti into 4 inch sections then trim off the material around the core with a sharp knife. The core contains very little mescaline and is a bitch to grind up because it contains tough fibrous material. I cut the pieces into 1 inch pieces and dry on a large table made of aluminum screen. Depending on the humidity in your area this will dehydrate the skins after about 2 weeks. I finish the process in the oven at 160 degrees for 3 or 4 hours. I store these in air tight 1/2 gallon canning jars with a sock of Drierite on top. This will further remove any moisture and keep for ever.

10-15-09, 12:17	#7 (permalink)
dimension traveler Mycophage Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 170	imo the dehydrator would be the best just discard the core

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