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05-30-2006, 10:23 AM

Can you guys tell me whats the best way too dry mj. i allways sun dry then cure as normal. I think the sun drying is the same thing as the drying in paper bags. I dont think that 2 days of sun could be worst that 2 weeks in a papper bag.

but what do you guys thing?

05-31-2006, 10:06 AM

I remember an article in a magazine recently talking about the hash plantations in morroco. And they did mention that sun drying does decrease potency and taste. That is just what i read though.

Tunefull · 05-31-2006, 03:51 PM

I am pretty sure u want to keep them in a dark place while you dry(if u can)
As was just said,The light does effect the TCH

Well least that is what i have read*smileS*

05-31-2006, 04:04 PM

definately in the dark,,,,slowly dry in a dry cool dark atmosphere till the stems go grey then put in jars

06-03-2006, 07:47 PM

There are many variations in the technique ,but how I do it is:
I clip the branches off the main stalk. I use boxes with strings inside of them to hang the buds ,I let them dry untill the stems snap clean , this is important, if the buds are too wet , they'll mold when put into the jars. Once the stems snap clean which is usually in about 8 days or so ,I jar em' up and start the cure. Finding a dark ,cool place is important ,( basements are a great place, providing you have one.) I too have read that heat and light are not good for dring buds. Also ,like I said don't jar them too early ,it's always better to be a little drier than wet. Hope this helps and good luck.

legalizekindtok · 06-03-2006, 07:56 PM

cool dark place for a good slow dry. keep in mind to watch for mold. by keeping the air DRY you better your chances at beating mold...
Yes the sun or any light is terrible for the prized THC but experiment to your taste and what your willing to lose.

be KIND!!!

06-20-2006, 04:54 PM

well yes the sun and light is terrible for THC but is 2days of sun and light better/worst than 2 weeks of air??

06-20-2006, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bajanbudder

well yes the sun and light is terrible for THC but is 2days of sun and light better/worst than 2 weeks of air??

yes

minds_I · 07-05-2006, 02:21 AM

^ yes to which?

minds_I

07-05-2006, 05:26 AM

The sun is bad for the thc....true. But it is also the fact that you are drying your bud in 48 hours!!

That's fast...too fast imo. I think that if you ask around, you will find that the slower the dry process, the better the smoke. There is some science behind the theory, but I am way too stoned to even begin to articulate why......maybe someone can help us out with that. I try to slow my drying process as much as I can. I liken it to good bbq, the slower the process the better the product...happy 4th everyone!!

05-30-2006, 10:23 AM	#1
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	the best way to dry Can you guys tell me whats the best way too dry mj. i allways sun dry then cure as normal. I think the sun drying is the same thing as the drying in paper bags. I dont think that 2 days of sun could be worst that 2 weeks in a papper bag. but what do you guys thing?
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06-03-2006, 07:56 PM	#6
legalizekindtok Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: dirrrrrty south Posts: 268	cool dark place for a good slow dry. keep in mind to watch for mold. by keeping the air DRY you better your chances at beating mold... Yes the sun or any light is terrible for the prized THC but experiment to your taste and what your willing to lose. be KIND!!! __________________ "Three people can keep a secret if two of them are DEAD!!!" (Benjamin Franklin) "My living Will: If I can't tend to me plants, jes pull the plug." (1tokeOverline) "If people don't like you for who you are....FUCK UM!!!" (Bernie Mac) "DONT SNITCH" (Everybody) EVERYTHING I SUBMIT TO THIS SITE IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY!!!!!!!
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07-05-2006, 02:21 AM	#9
minds_I The Emperor is not only naked but batshit crazy. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norcal USA Posts: 5,269	^ yes to which? minds_I __________________ His contempt for objective truth is the rejection of democratic accountability, an implicit demand that his supporters place undying faith in him. Because the only measure of truth he accepts is what he claims at any given moment, the power his supporters vest in him is unlimited. Sound familiar? If we must have an enemy at the head of Government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible, who will not involve our party in the disgrace of his foolish and bad measures. In the United States, under our Constitution, a free press is a check on politicians of all parties. If we are to demand that other countries respect the tradition of a free press we must also practice that here at home. Let the people know the facts, and the country will be safe.
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07-05-2006, 05:26 AM	#10
kokua Guest Posts: n/a	The sun is bad for the thc....true. But it is also the fact that you are drying your bud in 48 hours!! That's fast...too fast imo. I think that if you ask around, you will find that the slower the dry process, the better the smoke. There is some science behind the theory, but I am way too stoned to even begin to articulate why......maybe someone can help us out with that. I try to slow my drying process as much as I can. I liken it to good bbq, the slower the process the better the product...happy 4th everyone!! Last edited by kokua; 07-05-2006 at 05:28 AM..
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05-31-2006, 10:06 AM	#2
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I remember an article in a magazine recently talking about the hash plantations in morroco. And they did mention that sun drying does decrease potency and taste. That is just what i read though.
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05-31-2006, 03:51 PM	#3
Tunefull Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 353	I am pretty sure u want to keep them in a dark place while you dry(if u can) As was just said,The light does effect the TCH Well least that is what i have readsmileS
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05-31-2006, 04:04 PM	#4
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	definately in the dark,,,,slowly dry in a dry cool dark atmosphere till the stems go grey then put in jars
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06-03-2006, 07:47 PM	#5
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	There are many variations in the technique ,but how I do it is: I clip the branches off the main stalk. I use boxes with strings inside of them to hang the buds ,I let them dry untill the stems snap clean , this is important, if the buds are too wet , they'll mold when put into the jars. Once the stems snap clean which is usually in about 8 days or so ,I jar em' up and start the cure. Finding a dark ,cool place is important ,( basements are a great place, providing you have one.) I too have read that heat and light are not good for dring buds. Also ,like I said don't jar them too early ,it's always better to be a little drier than wet. Hope this helps and good luck.
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06-20-2006, 04:54 PM	#7
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	well yes the sun and light is terrible for THC but is 2days of sun and light better/worst than 2 weeks of air??
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