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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Prudance" data-source="post: 31238" data-attributes="member: 2448">Oh wow what bad timing. Thought I'd chime in with how we regularly dry our eco earth in the oven for you. We process our substrate in large batches and then store it in airtight containers to have ready at any moment. Storing it wet would invite problems so we dry it out in the oven first.Start with wetting the substrate with boiling water like Martin said and ring out. Then spread out on a shallow baking sheet like a bar pan. We have pans specially for this in our house but you can line yours with aluminum foil to prevent cross contamination. Then bake in a warm oven (200-250f or 90-120c). Check and stir frequently. It will dry on the outside quickly and get vet steamy in the center so stir to evenly dry out.I hope that helps.</blockquote>