has anyone ever ripened the tops in a vase of wate...

Hi @Simplyfly! I've never heard of this with our favorite plant, but this works for roses 😄 I wouldn't do this with the result of months of labour, since too much water in the buds can lead to mold very quickly. Just focus on good drying and good curing. Also, maybe you should consider a tomato-roof or a greenhouse for your next run. Enjoy your harvest! 👊

No I haven't the way to ripen buds faster is to give more dark period than light. So instead of 12/12 for the last week of flowering go with 10/14. Could even do 9/15. This will trigger the plant to finish cuz winter is coming.

I never did but when you put flowers in a vase it is to keep them alive longer by letting the base in the water and when you harvest it is to dry the plant. You can test you method with a top or 2 to put your method in a test

I have never heard of anyone trying this. If the trichomes on the buds were mostly cloudy/milky with some amber colored one you should be fine. It may give you more of a head high. Usually I use a 40 x jewelers loupe(Amazon.com) to check the trichomes most growers will take them with 5% to 30% amber trichome for more of a body high depends on what you like. Hope this helps.👍