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GreenHerbElements
GreenHerbElementsstarted grow question 7mo ago
I separated the buds from the stems for the first time and hung them in a net to dry in the tent. The humidity was at 55% at the beginning and is slowly decreasing. Is there a specific % of humidity at which you can say it's time to jar them up?
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TerpToad
TerpToadanswered grow question 7mo ago
Unfortunately, you can't determine the drying level based on the room's humidity. It should be between 55 and 65 percent throughout the entire drying process. There's a way to test the moisture of the buds themselves; you'll need a wood moisture meter for that. Since you're drying without stems, the bend test is out; I would recommend timing yourself based on your previous grows and feeling the buds every day to see if they feel dry yet. I usually go two days longer than my instinct tells me because otherwise, the buds can get even more humid in the jar if you package them too quickly. Good luck and enjoy!
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00110001001001111Oanswered grow question 7mo ago
Nope. You want to matain 60% RH and low to mid-60 F, if possible or as best possible. When it feels dry, you likely still need 1-2 more days of drying. So, until you become familiar with that, always check on your buds several hours after you place into a sealed container for the first time. If the surface feels soft or moist again, you need to take them out for more drying. Repeat that cycle until it's no longer 'sweating' 2-way humidi paks make this a bit easier. They will control the humidity in a sealed container and give room for error if you put buds in a bit too soon... or late. They have limits but they can release or absorb moisture... Boveda is the brand to go wtih. The cheaper brands sucks.. 'integra boost' is garbage. 58-62% ... 58% might be better if you roll joints, but when i tested the 58 packs vs the 62% packs there was only a 1-2% difference.. The error of the hygrometer +/- 3%, so that could explain it or they simply aren't much different from each other. about climate control -- there are things to furhter manipulate drying times if you can't dial in the temperature and RH. You can trim when it is dry - leave the foliage to slow down the drying process. You can place entire branches on the mesh drying rack. You can hang entire plants. If drying is too slow (relative to a goal of a slow 10-14 day dry.), wet trim and chop down to similar sized buds and put on the mesh racks. Avoid direct wind. Circulation in the room is good, but don't make it breezy. Tents are not an ideal option, imo. Though in your situation you may want to play with closing it up a certain amount to trap some moisture if you don't have a humidifier or otherwise cannot maintain 60% RH. Any light is further reflected by the mylar, and light is the biggest negative impact on potency. In general a closed up tent is going to be too humid. Gas echange/circulation inevitably creates a strong breeze across the plant material, too. Slow dry is the goal... but no so slow it grows molds. Stick to 12-14 days or less, imo. I get 9-12 days depending on bud density. Temps are mid to low 60F and my humidifier maintains 57-60% RH. I only grow in the cold months because it is easier in my region to maintain a more ideal climate for growing and drying indoors. Dehumidifiaction is expensive. Humidification is cheap.
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Inside_growlab
Inside_growlabanswered grow question 7mo ago
Usually, there are bags that provide moisture to ensure your buds don't dry out and, above all, that your terpenes retain their effects and flavor. These typically come in 55% and 62% humidity, which can be chosen based on personal preference. Depending on what you prefer, I would recommend keeping the humidity consistently at one of those two values. This way, your drying process might take a bit longer, but you can ensure that you end up with the best terpene profile!
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