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Chronicbastard
Chronicbastardstarted grow question 5 years ago
some of my jars will smell like hay or a light mildew smell when curing.i dry for 14 days at 55 humidty at around 74 degrees.i know that is a pretty good dry so im not surr whats up.when this happens i always take my nuggs out for inspection and i never see mold,whats going on?
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Mr_Weeds_Autos
Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 5 years ago
The hay smell is normal its actually a response to being cut that plants have (Green Leaf Volatiles; think cutting the grass), and the longer you cure the more the good smells come in, Now if you smell mildew that is a sign of too much moisture inside the jar and that is no good means the buds need to sit out an hour or two to release some of the moisture.
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DrJynx86
DrJynx86answered grow question 5 years ago
Are you burping them some moments per day? Smell will stabilize after 2-4 weeks of curing, after proper drying. Buds with RH below 62% won't cure at all, cure process will halt entirely. Happy smokes!
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