8 Layer Hanging Herb Drying Rack – Foldable Mesh Dryer for Herbs, Flowers and Vegetables, 60 x 162cm

8 Layer Hanging Herb Drying Rack: Dry More in Less Space

This 8 layer hanging mesh drying rack lets you air-dry a large harvest of herbs, flowers and garden produce using very little floor space. Eight round mesh layers, each 60cm across and 20cm tall, stack vertically from a single hanging loop to a total height of 162cm. Fine polyester mesh lets air flow freely all around your herbs, and a zip on every layer makes it quick to load and check each tier. When you're done, the rack collapses flat for easy storage.

Air Flow on Every Side

Herbs dry best when air can reach them from all directions. Flat trays and bundles hung on a line often dry unevenly, with the inside staying damp. The open mesh on this rack lets air circulate above, below and through each layer, so leaves and flowers dry evenly and keep more of their colour and aroma. The fine mesh also helps keep flies and other insects away from your herbs while they dry.

Zippered Layers for Easy Access

Each layer has its own zip in a bright contrasting colour, so you can open just the tier you need to add, turn or remove herbs without disturbing the rest. It's easy to keep different herbs separate, such as basil on one layer, oregano on another and rose petals on a third.

Key Features & Benefits

• 8 mesh drying layers
• Each layer 60cm in diameter and 20cm tall
• Total height 162cm when hanging
• Fine polyester mesh for all-round air flow
• Helps keep insects away from drying herbs
• Individual zip on every layer
• Collapses flat for compact storage
• Hangs from a single loop

Product Details

• Type: Hanging mesh drying rack
• Layers: 8
• Layer size: 60cm diameter x 20cm high
• Total height: 162cm
• Material: Polyester mesh
• Includes: 1 x 8 layer drying rack

How to Use an 8 Layer Herb Drying Rack

1. Hang it up: choose a warm, dry spot with good air flow and out of direct sunlight, such as a shed, garage, laundry or covered verandah. Hang it from a hook or beam by the top loop.
2. Prepare your herbs: pick herbs in the morning once the dew has dried. Rinse only if needed and shake or pat them dry.
3. Spread them out: unzip a layer and spread herbs in a single, loose layer so air can move between them. Don't overcrowd.
4. Zip and wait: close the layers and let them dry. Most leafy herbs take about one to two weeks, depending on weather.
5. Check and turn: check every few days and turn thicker pieces.
6. Store: once leaves crumble easily, store them in airtight jars away from light.

What Can You Dry on a Hanging Mesh Rack?

The rack is ideal for:

• Herbs: basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, mint, sage, parsley, bay leaves and lemon balm
• Flowers: rose petals, lavender, chamomile and calendula for potpourri, teas and crafts
• Chillies: whole or sliced chillies
• Garlic and onions: curing bulbs after harvest
• Seeds: drying and saving seeds from your garden
• Delicate items: lightweight handwashing like knits and scarves that shouldn't be hung

Is It Suitable for Herbs, Fruit and Vegetables?

It's excellent for herbs, flowers, chillies, seeds and curing garlic and onions. Fruit and vegetables can also be air-dried in thin slices in a warm, dry, breezy spot, but because they hold much more water, they dry slowly and can go mouldy in humid weather. For fruit, vegetables and anything like jerky or meat, a food dehydrator is the safer, more reliable option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use an 8 layer herb drying rack?
Hang it in a warm, dry, airy spot out of direct sun, spread herbs in a single layer on each tier, zip closed and let them dry for one to two weeks.

What can you dry on a hanging mesh drying rack?
Herbs, flowers, chillies, seeds, and curing garlic and onions. It's also handy for delicate handwashing.

Is a foldable drying rack suitable for herbs, fruit and vegetables?
It's ideal for herbs and flowers. Fruit and vegetables can be air-dried in thin slices in dry weather, but a dehydrator is better for high-moisture foods.

How big is the rack?
Each layer is 60cm wide and 20cm tall, with a total height of 162cm.

Does it fold for storage?
Yes. It collapses flat when not in use.

Where can I buy an 8 layer herb drying rack in Australia?
The 8 Layer Hanging Herb Drying Rack is available online from BPG Supplies, with delivery across Australia and local pickup from our Bonnyrigg store in Sydney, NSW.