How to Dry or Dehydrate Red Clover
- 1). Harvest Red Clover Blossoms
Red clover can be harvested May through early September throughout the United States. Pick the clover blossoms when they are bright purple, before they begin to brown. - 2). Rinse the Red Clover Blossoms
Rinse the red clover blossoms. Drain them well in a strainer. - 3). Drying and Dehydrating the Clover Blossoms
Immediately after rinsing and draining the water from the blossoms, lay them out on a flat surface where air can easily circulate around them. They should be stored in an area without sunlight that is between 85 and 95 degrees. Sunlight will brown the blossoms and deteriorate their nutritional and medicinal value. Allow the red clover blossoms to dry in this area for 48 hours. - 4). Storing Red Clover Blossoms
After 48 hours have passed, check the red clover blossoms to ensure they are completely dry. Store them in an air tight container and label the red clover blossoms with the contents and date of preservation. Well dried clover blossoms retain their beautiful purple hue!