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What to do with smaller flowers during drying vs larger colas? And how do you get large colas in jars? I assume I have to trim them too smaller size right?

LesClaypool_777
LesClaypool_777started grow question 4 years ago
Ok so drying on day 3/4 now and still too moist i can tell. But my rhetorical question is obviously the smaller buds will dry faster than the bigger and main colas right? Do I need to start jaring the smaller flowers then work to the bigger ones? Or all at once? Also, i assume...
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 4 years ago
Put them in jars/containers as they are ready, or wait until everything is dry and do it in one hit, whichever makes more sense to you. There are no rules. A small pair of wire "side cutters" makes cutting stems much easier than trying to use scissors. Obviously, you will need to cut up pieces that are too long for your jars or buy bigger jars. How much have you been smoking today?? Also, believe it or not, not only is drying your flowers with their leaves left on better for final quality, it is also faster, due to the large surface area of the leaves. "Wet trimming" means all water must escape through the buds (and stems) and this can accelerate terpene decomposition. If the leaves are left on, most of the water will be drawn out by them, preserving a higher percentage of terpenes and cannabinoids within your flowers. Having the leaves on also protects the trichomes for falling off. Personally, I store my flowers with leaves left on and dry trim just before consumption. The leaves also protect the trichomes from falling off when taking buds out or putting buds into the jars. With the really small stuff, you can keep it for a rainy day or do as I do and give it to one of your friends, they will generally be happy to get some free flowers, even if they are small. Hope this helps,.... Organoman.
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LesClaypool_777
LesClaypool_777answered grow question 4 years ago
Thx ORGANOMAN! lol. Only had a little bit btw. But seriously, all the research ive done emphasize on the flowers being "perfectly" dry on outside and still moist on inside to get optimal cure results and time. Thats what I was concerned about the size and difference in dry lil and to moist larger ones jared at the same time. But love how you said there are no rules! Also found it interesting you dry/cure w leaves on?? Everything Ive read says that makes them harsher and can increase mold issues!? But u have given me lots of insight this grow so guess you cant believe only whats availible online! 😅 as for the trimming of bigger colas, i was just wondering if smaller or bigger buds was better?
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LesClaypool_777
LesClaypool_777answered grow question 4 years ago
Oh, almost forgot, importantly i know i can do other things with smaller flowers, but dont know how to, and will wait till next batch before trying these things. (Hash, dab, CBD oil, ect.). To save response to that being a response or suggestions. Thx
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LesClaypool_777
LesClaypool_777answered grow question 4 years ago
More info, I assume this, but dont know if its right and a efficient way to cure? And any reccomendations of how best to break down the big colas for jarring? Thx in advance everyone!
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