drying with very hot temp? DIY temperature control?

growingpepinistarted grow question 6y ago

I am about to harvest and I cannot dry my buds in a fresh place. I have an tiny garden shed where yo do it bud it gets very hot in there. I tried the place with a fan on for more than 24h with a tiny bud and it was crunchy after 3 days.suggestions on how to make the place cooler?

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NobodysBudsanswered grow question 6y ago

You can do it in stages... dry.. place in a sealed jar for 2-4 hours to "sweat it out" (just get moisture more even - turns soft on outside again etc), then back drying on rack or hung up. When outer portion starts to dry, repeat that process. You can slow down the drying and make it even out as you go... still not optimal, like bloombuster said, but in future if it's unavoidable this is a strategy that you can employ in such a context.

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TimTheTerpMananswered grow question 6y ago

you could get a window ac unit and cut a hole in your shed and run some power out to the ac unit? Maybe try to insulate the shed some? hope this helps.. happy growing. 👊

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GMSgrowsanswered grow question 6y ago

I would just dry it in a closet in your dwelling. Once in ther and the door shut the smell wont travel.

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growingpepinianswered grow question 6y ago

I might also put it outdoors in a box with holes for ventilation but it would still be pretty hot and not in total darkness

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Bloombusteranswered grow question 6y ago

Hey there, bro! 👋 A shed is not the best option for drying buds! The drying area should be well-ventilated and airy, otherwise the buds will either dry out too quickly or get attacked by mold! A ventilated space with complete darkness is a must!!! 👌😇👍 Good luck, bro!

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