What to do about humidity, when drying

[Jimdamick]

I never grow indoors in the summer for a bunch of reasons, and this is one of them. Due to economics, I have been forced to do it this year, and now I am stuck with a big time humidity problem. During the winter, my basement averages 50% humidity. Now it is averaging 70%, and that is an issue, as you can imagine. I have 2 options the way I figure it. One being is sucking up the energy consumption, when I am maxed out now really, and run a de-humidifier. The other option is to stick them in my attic, with average temp of 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit. I am leery of the high temps, and am wondering if anyone has dried at that temp, and if it created a problem. This is a big crop, 12 plants, and a lot of BIG buds, which take a long time anyway. Anybody have experience with a problem like this? All the ideas are greatly appreciated.. Peace out.

 

[Dyna Ryda]

Use a fan. I do this all the time. Hawaii is a very humid place and the side I live in is more humid. Fans are the best option.

 

[vostok]

Hmmmmm.!! me too, one third of my large crop got caught out like you, normally I'm prepared but not this year, I had to resort to the dirty tricks of the late '70's and do a water cure until the wet weather passed, a real shame as it was quality stock, now tasteless and colorless, ...lol
Like me your best option is to plant earlier and harvest sooner, but that won't help this crop, if you can get your basement to 55-66% then put the thinner stuff in their, the cola's perhaps to your attic but no longer than 3-4 days check daily, increase ventilation in your basement with a breezeway and fans should do the trick

 

[Jimdamick]

Hmmmmm.!! me too, one third of my large crop got caught out like you, normally I'm prepared but not this year, I had to resort to the dirty tricks of the late '70's and do a water cure until the wet weather passed, a real shame as it was quality stock, now tasteless and colorless, ...lol
Like me your best option is to plant earlier and harvest sooner, but that won't help this crop, if you can get your basement to 55-66% then put the thinner stuff in their, the cola's perhaps to your attic but no longer than 3-4 days check daily, increase ventilation in your basement with a breezeway and fans should do the trick

Thanks a bunch for the input.

 

[Bugeye]

I'd risk the mold in the basement before drying in 120+. Might try doing an H2O2 dip (heavily diluted) before putting on the drying line. Good luck!

 

[Jimdamick]

Use a fan. I do this all the time. Hawaii is a very humid place and the side I live in is more humid. Fans are the best option.

thanks

 

[no clue]

Wish I could help..man..that sucks!

 

[vostok]

Later once cured and dried, I use those silca sachets from the drugstore, add 2-3 to each jar if in doubt