Safest dehydrator temp to dry seeds to ensure germination.

[Wiriwiri]

I usually dry my seeds without the dehydrator,howeva, I am contemplating using it now...so the question is
does drying this way  lessen the overall length of viability of the seeds?
My dehydrator goes as low as  100*F... appreciate your input  if you have  used this method/thanks!

 

[Edmick]

Personally, I would avoid using a dehydrator. Why rush it. Room temperature on a screen or something similar with good airflow is the way to go.  

 

[dragonsfire]

I just cut lengthwise and leave on the counter, if dehydrator used then I go no higher then 115f.

 

[ShowMeDaSauce]

I guess im going to find out. I set mine at 105F and turned it upto 110F for the last 8 hours. I have a bunch that are dried at room temp and some from sun dried just in case.

 

[Wiriwiri]

With further thoughts on using a dehydrator.. wonder when folks post here that their seeds did not germinate,could it be b/c it was dried using
a d/hyrator at who knows what temp??
Personally I don't see using a temp of ~100*F as causing seed damage,as we can come to the same conclusion
when their natural habitat has days pushing over 100*F and the air is dry...thoughts to ponder  eh!

 

[The Hot Pepper]

Umm, deseed first? lol. They dry cut in half better anyway.

 

[The Hot Pepper]

If whole pods is what you are after, you could deseed only a few, enough for seeds you need.
 
I have heard of germination though from dried AND pickled seeds.

 

[ShowMeDaSauce]

Any seeds i REALLY care about are removed and air dried. My germination rate from last years lemon drops was nearly 100%. I marked my "lower value" seed vials this year with Air and Dehydrate so i can test them early.
 
I did not go over 110F on mine but i have no idea if it actually even got that hot. It seemed cooler to me. I will check it later with a temp probe.

 

[Wiriwiri]

These are seeds that I  share /trade..only drying enough for that...rest of peppers  dried or to make sauce.Looking @temps & viability,
No rhyme or reason when you really think of it,other than drying @high temps is a no no.. I have several different  seeds to dry & the clutter of paper plates etc.
 
Wonder how the folks here that sell commercially dry their seeds?
 
 
 

 

[MikeUSMC]

I've always heard anything under 110-115* F, and you 'should' be okay. I've never risked it though. I always halve and deseed for seed saving though

 

[Jubnat]

I'm curious to know as well.  I bought a new dehydrator that says it can go as low as 95F.  Though, I haven't tested it to see how accurate it is.
I'd love to get rid of the constant clutter of paper towels and coffee filters that I have them drying in now.