twrex
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I believe he was indicating that he lives in an arid climate and has trouble drying slowly. Essentially the opposite of the problem you were giving the solution to.
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I believe he was indicating that he lives in an arid climate and has trouble drying slowly. Essentially the opposite of the problem you were giving the solution to.
Budsworth
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I using a large, enameled cabinet for drying. It doesn't absorb any moisture...so I can stretch the dry out at least a week.
I've dried in cardboard and it just sucked the moisture right out of the bud in a couple of days.
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bcell
In the NE US and in the past week my RH in the room I am drying/curing has been between 48% and 60% - all over the map. Requires some judgement. On average the room is 55%. 2 weeks drying seems to be about right before placing in a jar. The buds slowly went up to 66% in 3 days. I took the tops of jars off overnight and they have stabilized at 60%.
I agree about the number of growers who overlook curing. Seems like there is too much splitting hairs on nutes/media and not enough on curing. Great thread.
I agree about the number of growers who overlook curing. Seems like there is too much splitting hairs on nutes/media and not enough on curing. Great thread.
Psuper
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Great guide Simon.
While I've certainely cured succesfully before, I am interested in monitoring the RH like you do before leaving the jars closed....
I am wondering why everyone is stuck on the specific digital hygrometer you pictured. Is that just the smallest one you could find? Aren't they any tiny analog (cheaper) ones that can be calibrated??
While I've certainely cured succesfully before, I am interested in monitoring the RH like you do before leaving the jars closed....
I am wondering why everyone is stuck on the specific digital hygrometer you pictured. Is that just the smallest one you could find? Aren't they any tiny analog (cheaper) ones that can be calibrated??
twrex
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I'd mentioned something similar here not too long ago. I think that everyone is buying the calibers because people have been getting reliable results with them, I personally think that something adjustable is probably better. Ah, found my post.
I decided to look at the Amazon reviews for the Hygroset II, and its only real complaint was that it was difficult to calibrate, but most came accurate or within 1%. Only one person said it wasn't working correctly after two weeks. It looks like it'd be a better choice perhaps. Either way, Ive got my perfectly calibrated Caliber III, and I am happy with it.
I tested a number of hygrometers, analog and digital, and the Calibers delivered the most accurate and consistent readings. That's why I recommend them and nothing else as a primary monitor.
Simon
ordered 3 calibers and they arrived in less than a week. Ordered some Ebay china ones same night....but not here yet. Anyone know how long these take to arrive?
InducedSerenity
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Most of my purchases from china come in about 2 weeks.. definitely not quick!
I believe he was indicating that he lives in an arid climate and has trouble drying slowly. Essentially the opposite of the problem you were giving the solution to.
well in that case the solution is still simple. just buy a bag of humidor humidity beads. 70% is what you want. in an arid room when drying bud, let it dry so that the hairs and outer leaves feel very crisp and brittle, and until the twig snaps cleanly. then fill mason jars halfway full with the buds. after a day check them, the remaining moisture should have spread out and the outside should no longer be brittle. if the buds still feel too dry then thats fine, put some of those humidity beads in there and let it cure out as normal. when all's said and done you will have some fantastic smoke. drying/curing in an arid environment is way better than humid imo.
i'll toss this one out to the jury, here's the info
PPP buds have been dried for 10 days or so, they feel about right
my ambient RH has been high, seeing 60% to 65%, so maybe curing in ambient air?
the bud smell was pretty fragrant mint + sweet something + bit of skunk
into the jars for 12 hours or so, caliber shows 65% RH
i check the progress, weird smell, grassy odor seems to be popping up
and something else, not sure what but strong, so i pull them out
their original odor seems to be back, but kind of freaked me out
any thoughts?
PPP buds have been dried for 10 days or so, they feel about right
my ambient RH has been high, seeing 60% to 65%, so maybe curing in ambient air?
the bud smell was pretty fragrant mint + sweet something + bit of skunk
into the jars for 12 hours or so, caliber shows 65% RH
i check the progress, weird smell, grassy odor seems to be popping up
and something else, not sure what but strong, so i pull them out
their original odor seems to be back, but kind of freaked me out
any thoughts?
C
CANNATOPIA
Nice tip/trick ty for the advice friend.
hey man, weird smell/grassy odor when jarred = still too wet! good news is you caught it early and it will evaporate if you remove the buds and let them dry for another day or two before you try again. the buds should feel TOO DRY when they are the proper dryness to be jarred, i.e. moderately crisp and brittle. after you jar then wait a good 24 hours and feel them again, you should feel that the remaining moisture has spread out and its the proper dryness all around. if you do it right, then every time you open that jar to take a big ole sniff of that lovely fragrance, you should smell only lovely fragrance and NO grassiness or other objectionable smell. if the buds are still too crisp and brittle after a day or two in the jar, then add in the humidity beads and that will remoisturize them. BTW, i find that letting them get "too dry" before re-hydrating back to proper level REALLY brings out the good smell you want and kills off the grassiness.
