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Dipper_Pines
Dipper_Pinesstarted grow question 4 years ago
Hello, Friends! Please advise me, which curing process is better and why: 1. Glass jar, darkness, humidity ~ 60%, room temperature ~ 22 C 2. Glass jar, darkness, humidity ~ 60%, refrigerator (box for vegetables) temperature ~ 6 C Whats yours favorite way to curing buds ? 4:20
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the_canna_scientist
the_canna_scientistanswered grow question 4 years ago
Curing. Things to avoid : UV Light / Sun : UV degrades cannabinoids, also usually with sun comes heat which causes further degradation as well as degradation of terpenes. Lots of air: A bit of air change out is alright to control humidity and move air around the buds... too much air, pulls moisture from the buds as well as the more volatile terpenes to off-gas and/or oxidize. Heat: Aside from humidity/mold issues, heat degrades cannabinoids. Degradation is the opposite of what we are trying to do. I personally use Hysense lid hygrometer/thermometers for my mason jar lids, built right into the lid. Once the flower is center stem snappable drying @ 50-60RH, place into mason jars about half to 3/4 full. I like using the Boveda packs to control the RH during curing. RH 58% or RH 62% personal preference. Even with the Boveda, I still follow the typical burping of twice a day for 5 minutes for the first week, Once a day for 5 minutes for the next 2 weeks, and then once a week for 2 weeks. Cure till it smells and tastes good. If it starts smelling like hay or something, you dried it too fast. Once it is cured, you'll notice a change in the taste, smoothness, bud structure/density, and overall appearance of it. Properly stored once cured at the proper RH, cannabis can last for years as long as its protected from Heat, Light, and excessive air. Hope this helps!
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DoDrugs420
DoDrugs420answered grow question 4 years ago
Option one with 1/2h of sun exposure twice a week inside the closed up jar, the sun must be powerfull or i won't do it. I found the sun to seriously improve the taste of the buds for some reason, and makes em crispy but not overly dry, just like the perfect caramels.
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Chucky324
Chucky324answered grow question 4 years ago
Hello. I use a paper bag. It holds the gas that comes off the drying plant. this gas when held in place helps ripen and improve the taste and smell. I hang the wet trimmed branches for 3 days, then cut the buds into the paper bags. Put about 3 inches in the bottom and close and 1 fold over the line you hung the branches on. Hold closed with clothes pins. Leave closed for a week, NO peeking. Check after a week, if the middle buds are still too damp then hang it back up for a few days. Put in the mason jars when you feel it is dry enough. I like a little crunch when I put my buds into a pipe or a grinder. 60% humidity is to wet for me. You decide what is good for you. Good Luck. Chuck. I explain this process in my LSD diary and show you in my Amnesia Lemon diary.
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