Need help after harvest
- Thread starter LemonPeel
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I use a cardboard box with string at the top, like a clothes line, which i hang the buds from.
I cut holes at both sides of the box at the bottom, and attach a PC fan to one of them for airflow. It is important that there is a small amount of air flow, but not directly across the buds, as they will dry too quickly, which locks chlorophyll (sp?) in the buds, giving them a horrible leafy taste.
The box is relatively lightproof, and kept in a cool cupboard, as light and heat degrade THC, and cooler temperatures help slow the drying process, which gives a better tasting end result.
Note that if you dry too fast, the weed will taste leafy, but if you dry too slow, you increase the risk of bud rot occuring.
After the bud is dry (when the stems become brittle and easy to snap), i place them in jars, and follow the same burping schedule that littlebud described.
You will probably have to experiment a bit to find a method that works well for you. If you get it right first time, you are very lucky.
I cut holes at both sides of the box at the bottom, and attach a PC fan to one of them for airflow. It is important that there is a small amount of air flow, but not directly across the buds, as they will dry too quickly, which locks chlorophyll (sp?) in the buds, giving them a horrible leafy taste.
The box is relatively lightproof, and kept in a cool cupboard, as light and heat degrade THC, and cooler temperatures help slow the drying process, which gives a better tasting end result.
Note that if you dry too fast, the weed will taste leafy, but if you dry too slow, you increase the risk of bud rot occuring.
After the bud is dry (when the stems become brittle and easy to snap), i place them in jars, and follow the same burping schedule that littlebud described.
You will probably have to experiment a bit to find a method that works well for you. If you get it right first time, you are very lucky.
overmind1632
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You could also place them in paper bags once some of the water has dried off
madgravity34
Member
Reading this thread helped me figure out what to do with my current dry. I am afraid of mold so I cut them off the stems for the first time ever. Thanks.
a window screen with frame, laying on something to allow air to get underneath and up through the screen/harvest.
BlueberryTerry
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drying rack/screen, or hang em on a clothesline to dry, either way it should work just fine...
like others have said,,, a screen will be your best bet. just make sure if you use one of the screens in your window,,, you AT LEAST wash it first..... 
Oven dry. Pilot light only.
As long as it isn't a hot day, it takes about 4 to 6 days for them to dry while hanging in there.
Plenty of CO2 and a bit of moisture to boot.
Beautiful, just beautiful.
Oh yeah, dont' forget to tell yer babe you've got the buds in the oven or she'll preheat and the stove chimney will be the only one to smoke your harvest
As long as it isn't a hot day, it takes about 4 to 6 days for them to dry while hanging in there.
Plenty of CO2 and a bit of moisture to boot.
Beautiful, just beautiful.
Oh yeah, dont' forget to tell yer babe you've got the buds in the oven or she'll preheat and the stove chimney will be the only one to smoke your harvest
