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simon · 03-11-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chemman14

so do you guys cut down and then let them dry for a couple days out of the jars? or do they go right into the jars?

Please refer to the first post in the thread, and post back if you have questions.

Simon

chemman14 · 03-11-2010, 10:14 AM

I re-read this part "Cut the product, trim it per your preference, but don't dry it until the stems snap. Take it down while the stems still have some flex, but the product feel dry on the outside. This is a perfect opportunity to drop the dry-feeling flowers onto a screen and collect prime-quality kief that would otherwise get lost in the jar."
a couple times and I think I understand. You hang until the flowers feel dry and the stems still have some flex, and then into the jars with the hygrometers

Carboy · 03-11-2010, 02:26 PM

Great thread, Simon. Simple effective and measurable. What more could ya want ?!? I vote Sticky too.
As you've said the Caliber III is excellent. For those that have several jars or need in multiple locations. I would suggest getting 1 Caliber III and then look at theses: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...3S2FZTKEA6V4R3
They are very accurate and can be calibrated if you ever need. In fact, you can calibrate w/ the Cal III or calibrated separately to double check all. (EDIT: You don't need the Calibration kit. Google to find simple and quick methods.) Don't let the picture fool you; the size is really about like a silver dollar. I've used them for a long time and have been happy w/ them --- kinda cool classic look as a bonus.
Thanks again for sharing -------------- CB

rrog · 03-11-2010, 03:25 PM

So what exactly is happening during the cure process? Obviously drying, but is the Chlorophyll being degraded? Smells like old hay right now.

simon · 03-11-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rrog

So what exactly is happening during the cure process? Obviously drying, but is the Chlorophyll being degraded? Smells like old hay right now.

The Chlorophyll smell and taste will dissipate gradually. The less leaf, the more flower mass, the quicker it will happen. OTOH, if the product is overdried, it will always smell like hay.

Simon

rrog · 03-11-2010, 04:08 PM

Overdried and certainly dried too quickly I'd guess. I'm still at 80%+ for some bud. I'm leaving out to air dry a couple hours a day now. Leaving in open top mason jars wasn't doing it

03-11-2010, 04:44 PM

I like to take a cured oz or so from each harvest and seal in a bag with my Food Saver and then store it in my freezer. What should the RH be for long term cold storage? 55%?

simon · 03-11-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NicholasSmokes

I like to take a cured oz or so from each harvest and seal in a bag with my Food Saver and then store it in my freezer. What should the RH be for long term cold storage? 55%?

I've never frozen product for storage. Intuitively, 55-60% should be fine, but never having done it, I can't sign-off on the proposition. Let us know how things work out for you.

Simon

chepnut · 03-11-2010, 06:04 PM

I picked up a unit off of Amazon and checked my jars and I was to wet. After all these years doing it the same way and I find out that I am jarring it all up to early. I used to be able to get a good cure but it would require a lot of burping and babysitting for the first week. Now I just glance at the jar and make sure the number is cool and thats it. I am starting to notice the smells are getting better a lot faster than they were previously.

Dave Coulier · 03-11-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Carboy

Great thread, Simon. Simple effective and measurable. What more could ya want ?!? I vote Sticky too.
As you've said the Caliber III is excellent. For those that have several jars or need in multiple locations. I would suggest getting 1 Caliber III and then look at theses: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...3S2FZTKEA6V4R3
They are very accurate and can be calibrated if you ever need. In fact, you can calibrate w/ the Cal III or calibrated separately to double check all. (EDIT: You don't need the Calibration kit. Google to find simple and quick methods.) Don't let the picture fool you; the size is really about like a silver dollar. I've used them for a long time and have been happy w/ them --- kinda cool classic look as a bonus.
Thanks again for sharing -------------- CB

Hey, thanks for the link. What OP is using is a bit too large for me & expensive, so these are perfect. I went looking on ebay to see if anyone offers them cheaper, and found what appears to be the same exact hygrometer. $5 w/ free shipping if you win the auction. No buy it now price.

https://cgi.ebay.com/Analog-Hygromete...item5d28489b49

Here is another one that has a buy it now option & free shipping for $7.00. I went ahead and purchased it. Ill test it out when it arrives, and post pictures, and let you know how well it works. It can also be found on Amazon as well. Carboy, have you ever seen this one or tried it out?

https://cgi.ebay.com/Brass-Analog-Hyg...item2eabae3c62

03-11-2010, 02:26 PM	#123
Carboy Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 248	Great thread, Simon. Simple effective and measurable. What more could ya want ?!? I vote Sticky too. As you've said the Caliber III is excellent. For those that have several jars or need in multiple locations. I would suggest getting 1 Caliber III and then look at theses: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...3S2FZTKEA6V4R3 They are very accurate and can be calibrated if you ever need. In fact, you can calibrate w/ the Cal III or calibrated separately to double check all. (EDIT: You don't need the Calibration kit. Google to find simple and quick methods.) Don't let the picture fool you; the size is really about like a silver dollar. I've used them for a long time and have been happy w/ them --- kinda cool classic look as a bonus. Thanks again for sharing -------------- CB __________________ "You cannot manage what you cannot measure.” Bill Hewlett (Cofounder Hewlett Packard)
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03-11-2010, 03:25 PM	#124
rrog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,978	So what exactly is happening during the cure process? Obviously drying, but is the Chlorophyll being degraded? Smells like old hay right now. __________________ __________________ OVERGROW with SOIL Fully Medical MJ Compliant
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03-11-2010, 04:08 PM	#126
rrog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,978	Overdried and certainly dried too quickly I'd guess. I'm still at 80%+ for some bud. I'm leaving out to air dry a couple hours a day now. Leaving in open top mason jars wasn't doing it __________________ __________________ OVERGROW with SOIL Fully Medical MJ Compliant
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03-11-2010, 10:14 AM	#122
chemman14 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 213	I re-read this part "Cut the product, trim it per your preference, but don't dry it until the stems snap. Take it down while the stems still have some flex, but the product feel dry on the outside. This is a perfect opportunity to drop the dry-feeling flowers onto a screen and collect prime-quality kief that would otherwise get lost in the jar." a couple times and I think I understand. You hang until the flowers feel dry and the stems still have some flex, and then into the jars with the hygrometers
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03-11-2010, 04:44 PM	#127
NicholasSmokes Guest Posts: n/a	I like to take a cured oz or so from each harvest and seal in a bag with my Food Saver and then store it in my freezer. What should the RH be for long term cold storage? 55%?
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03-11-2010, 06:04 PM	#129
chepnut Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 84	I picked up a unit off of Amazon and checked my jars and I was to wet. After all these years doing it the same way and I find out that I am jarring it all up to early. I used to be able to get a good cure but it would require a lot of burping and babysitting for the first week. Now I just glance at the jar and make sure the number is cool and thats it. I am starting to notice the smells are getting better a lot faster than they were previously.
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