Not in these parts! Ristra drying (air drying) generally won't work in these more humid climes. Even in New Mex (10% relative humidity) you'll still get pods that will have molded first. Harold, yes- you can dry them in the oven. Chop them up, spread them out in a thin layer on a cookie sheet, set the oven to NO HOTTER than 165 F, and walk away. Check back in about 14 hours. -Jim C Mild to Wild