hey bro I have been doing the food dehydrator for some time and its works great. Usually 12-20 hours in the dehyd and then cure for a few days if you want better smoke or if your in a rush you can smoke on a little straight out of the dehydrator. Its not the best but it works for us impatient growers. I do it all the time..by week eight im ready to cut, ripe or not. Its always disappointing smoke when rushed...peace from new mexico.