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1) How to know when to stop the drying process and...

pillowzstarted grow question 6y ago

1) How to know when to stop the drying process and start curing? 2) For my harvest (since its stunted) the buds just wrap around the main stem... how do I break them apart to put into jars? Thanks! Really appreciate all your help :)

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Wicked_Stixanswered grow question 6y ago

They are ready to cure when the stem snaps instead of just bends. In order to get the buds off the stem hold the bud upside down and work from the bottom. You will see where each individual bud attaches to the main stalk just cut them away from the stalk one at a time working your way up to the top. Nice looking buds you got there!!

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Med_in_Tropicanswered grow question 6y ago

After about 4 days, test by bend stems. If stem just bends, it is still no good. Stem should snap and break.

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