Hanging Mesh Food Drying Net, 5 Tiers, 50 x 50 x 100cm, Blue

A no-power way to air dry herbs, chillies and produce.

This hanging drying net has five mesh shelves inside a zip-up mesh enclosure. Hang it in a breezy, sheltered spot and spread herbs, chillies, sliced fruit or vegetables across the tiers. The mesh lets air move through while keeping flies, insects and birds off the food.

It's held in shape by a steel wire frame and folds flat for storage when you're not using it. A two-way metal zip on the front makes loading and checking easy.

• 5 mesh drying tiers
• Fully enclosed mesh helps keep insects and animals off food
• Two-way metal zip on the front
• Steel wire frame, folds flat for storage
• Needs no power, hang it indoors or outdoors under cover
• Also handy for drying small items like socks and cloths

SKU: V528-DRYINGNET-5TIERS-512638
Tiers: 5
Size: 50 x 50 x 100cm (allow 1–3cm variation)
Material: mesh with steel wire frame (the supplier lists both nylon and PE for the mesh)
Colour: Blue
Power: none required
Ships from: Australian supplier stock

• Drying herbs, chillies, garlic and seeds from the garden
• Sun-drying fruit and vegetables in dry weather
• Off-grid homes, camps and caravans
• Drying fish in a suitable dry, breezy climate (see food safety below)

Air drying uses no electricity at all, so it keeps working when the power doesn't. A folding net is cheap, light and easy to store with the rest of your kit.

• 1 x 5-tier air drying net

Accessories or items shown in promotional imagery are not included unless listed above.

Food safety: Air drying works well for herbs, chillies and some fruit, but it's slow and depends on the weather. You need warm, dry, breezy conditions with low humidity; in humid or cool weather food can spoil or go mouldy before it dries. Keep the zip closed to protect food from flies and insects, hang the net off the ground and out of reach of pets, birds and rodents, and bring it in overnight or if rain or dew is likely.

Meat and fish: Air drying at outdoor temperatures won't kill bacteria in meat or fish. Only air dry fish or meat if it has been properly salted or cured for drying, or heated to a safe internal temperature (at least 71°C, 75°C for poultry) first. If in doubt, use a dehydrator or oven instead.

Storage: Once food is fully dry and brittle or leathery with no moist spots, store it airtight in a cool, dry, dark place and check it for mould or off smells before eating.

Care: Hand wash the mesh in warm soapy water and let it dry fully before folding away. Long periods in strong sun can weaken the mesh, so store it out of the sun between uses.