🥭 Dehydrator

The Dehydrator is an artisan equipment item from Stardew Valley Expanded. It is used to process Fruits, Vegetables, and Mushrooms into dried goods, increasing their sell price and making them last longer as consumables.

The Dehydrator is especially useful for players with large crop harvests, as it provides another way to turn bulk produce into artisan products.

✨ Uses

Turns Fruit into Dried Fruit
Turns Vegetables into Dried Vegetables
Turns Mushrooms into Dried Mushrooms
Dried products sell for more than their fresh versions

📦 Acquisition

Crafted after reaching Farming Level 6
Recipe: 25 Wood, 10 Coal, 1 Iron Bar
Can occasionally be purchased from special vendors in SVE

🕒 Processing

Input	Output	Time	Sell Price
Any Fruit	Dried Fruit	6 hours	2 × base fruit price
Any Vegetable	Dried Vegetables	6 hours	2 × base vegetable price
Mushrooms	Dried Mushrooms	6 hours	2 × base mushroom price

*Star quality does not affect dried product prices. High-value crops yield the most profit when dehydrated.

💡 Tips & Strategies

Excellent for turning bulk produce into artisan goods when Preserves Jars and Kegs are already full.
Pairs well with high-value crops like Ancient Fruit or Starfruit.
Keep multiple Dehydrators for mass farming operations.
Great alternative artisan path for players who prefer farming over brewing.