Lavender will dry very naturally and very successfully all on its own. There is NO need to use a dehydrator.

Agree. Just tie it in small bunches and hang it.

But if you decided to use the dehydrator I don't see any reason why that would cause problems for using it to dry other foods. If we can dry onions that stink to high heavens in the dehydrator and then dry tomatoes or cukes or herbs, why would using it for lavender be any different?

Dave

Agreed with gardengal. I've never needed a dehydrator for lavender either. Though a couple times I have had enough of a harvest hanging that a box fan blowing good helps a lot, and is about as much help as lavender needs.

That said.. and I do use a smaller dehydrator that I can wash it all.. I have regularly dehydrated stinkier herbs like sage and rosemary, and regularly dry smoked tomatoes and scorching hot peppers without the dehydrator being left too stinky to use for other stuff.

You can line the tray with plastic wrap.