IS THIS BUD READY FOR CURING???

[wns99]

i am a new grower! i had this plant that didnt grow a lot because of the weather here, it was outdoor and i didnt know that it was finished till my friend told me its time to take it off. so we took it off and i put it in my closet to dry it. its been inside for almost 8 days and i dont know whether its ready for curing or not + it stinked when i took it off now it barely smells, Why? and if its ready for curing how do i do it?

 

[mr sunshine]

Roll a joint if it burns normal without turning off its ready..If you don't want to do that you can throw it in a brown paper bag for a few days.. whenever you decide to jar it don't forget to burp..

 

[wns99]

Roll a joint if it burns normal without turning off its ready..If you don't want to do that you can throw it in a brown paper bag for a few days.. whenever you decide to jar it don't forget to burp..

ok i will! do you think it will get back its smell when i jar it?

 

[mr sunshine]

ok i will! do you think it will get back its smell when i jar it?

It might, It's hard to say. If it was picked to early it never will. If you jar it wet it never will. If you forget to burp once or if you don't burp as often as you should be and it's still full of to much moisture it never will..that being said it definitely might. After a while you get used to it.. The only thing I can tell you is if you think they are ready to jar throw them in a paper bag for 2 or 3 days then jar them.

 

[dandyrandy]

Please send the bud to my po box and I will let you know. Otherwise he is correct.

 

[hyroot]

If it's dry it's ready for curing. If it doesn't smell. It may be still wet.

If it smells like hay it dried too fast.


Curing is storing in a glass mason jar for 2 months burping once a week.

If you jar it up and it's wet the next day. Then dump it onto a table or tray and let ot dry for a day til it's dry then jar up again.

 

[mr sunshine]

If it's dry it's ready for curing. If it doesn't smell. It may be still wet.

If it smells like hay it dried too fast.


Curing is storing in a glass mason jar for 2 months burping once a week.

If you jar it up and it's wet the next day. Then dump it onto a table or tray and let ot dry for a day til it's dry then jar up again.

Burping is part of the drying process..curing is what's happening while the jar is closed.. After its dry and stable there's no need to open the jars once a week. That's to release excess moisture and chlorophyll.

 

[wns99]

It might, It's hard to say. If it was picked to early it never will. If you jar it wet it never will. If you forget to burp once or if you don't burp as often as you should be and it's still full of to much moisture it never will..that being said it definitely might. After a while you get used to it.. The only thing I can tell you is if you think they are ready to jar throw them in a paper bag for 2 or 3 days then jar them.

ok bro thanks again!

 

[wns99]

If it's dry it's ready for curing. If it doesn't smell. It may be still wet.

If it smells like hay it dried too fast.


Curing is storing in a glass mason jar for 2 months burping once a week.

If you jar it up and it's wet the next day. Then dump it onto a table or tray and let ot dry for a day til it's dry then jar up again.

i put it in my closet, i open the closet everyday for 10 min for the air to go in.... if i squeeze a bit on the bud, it gets back the smell so i dont know.
i am going to do what mrsunshine told me, put it in brown paper bag for 2 - 3 days then jar them and open the jar once per day.

 

[hyroot]

i put it in my closet, i open the closet everyday for 10 min for the air to go in.... if i squeeze a bit on the bud, it gets back the smell so i dont know.

i am going to do what mrsunshine told me, put it in brown paper bag for 2 - 3 days then jar them and open the jar once per day.

Lol paper bag method is no good. It will make the buds smell like hay. Never ever do the paper bag method.

Never start curing when buds are wet. Wait til their mostly dry.

You don't want to burp everyday or decarboxylation will never take place. Decarb and terpene polymerization is the whole point of curing.

 

[wns99]

Lol paper bag method is no good.

what do you think is best?

 

[mr sunshine]

Lol paper bag method is no good. It will make the buds smell like hay. Never ever do the paper bag method.

Never start curing when buds are wet. Wait til their mostly dry.

You don't want to burp everyday or decarboxylation will never take place. Decarb and terpene polymerization is the whole point of curing.

That's a lie I do it all the time maybe you just are putting them in the bag to early. I don't know why it doesn't work for you but I guarantee you your doing something wrong... you're supposed to hang them before you bag them..maybe you're going straight to the bag or something idk, that's weird. The paper bag drys them from the inside out.. you may not be able to pull it off for some extremely strange reason but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. My bud smells dank.

 

[mr sunshine]

Do half the plant the way he said put the other half in the bag ..see what's easier for you.. you may like going straight to a jar the bag is just insurance it's so you won't lock in the hay smell it also gives the nugs even moisture distribution with the ability to let it evaporate or transfer to the paper...The smell comes from the chlorophyll. Brown bagging is just a way to sweat and dry a nug at the same time.. try different things you'll eventually find what you like...we all have different things we do its not necessarily right or wrong they are just different. That being said Brown bag does not lock in smell. That's completely wrong.

 

[hyroot]

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That's a lie I do it all the time maybe you just are putting them in the bag to early. I don't know why it doesn't work for you but I guarantee you your doing something wrong... you're supposed to hang them before you bag them..maybe you're going straight to the bag or something idk, that's weird. The paper bag drys them from the inside out.. you may not be able to pull it off for some extremely strange reason but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. My bud smells dank.

You must be the only one who uses the bag method still . No one does that. Most reputable growers / breeders recommend against using the bag method. You just want to slow dry at cool temps. Then cure for months . Kyle kushman leaves his jars closed for 1 year . Cuban grower slow dries at 50 degrees for 4 weeks and cures for 6 months at same temp. No bag. No one makes better dry sift than Cuban grower. I can go on and on about so many that don't use that method.

Doing the paper bag method you lose a lot more terpenes as well. The paper absorbs the soluble and volatile terpenes. That's no good.

 

[chuck estevez]

That's a lie I do it all the time maybe you just are putting them in the bag to early. I don't know why it doesn't work for you but I guarantee you your doing something wrong... you're supposed to hang them before you bag them..maybe you're going straight to the bag or something idk, that's weird. The paper bag drys them from the inside out.. you may not be able to pull it off for some extremely strange reason but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. My bud smells dank.

a common theme for HYroot

 

[GIJonas]

The guy wants to cure a god damn bowl pack of bud and you guys go off on some epic scientific calculation tangent. Christ sake.

 

[mr sunshine]

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You must be the only one who uses the bag method still . No one does that. Most reputable growers / breeders recommend against using the bag method. You just want to slow dry at cool temps. Then cure for months . Kyle kushman leaves his jars closed for 1 year . Cuban grower slow dries at 50 degrees for 4 weeks and cures for 6 months at same temp. No bag. No one makes better dry sift than Cuban grower. I can go on and on about so many that don't use that method.

Doing the paper bag method you lose a lot more terpenes as well. The paper absorbs the soluble and volatile terpenes. That's no good.

For sure I try to dry in at least 14 days. For a person trying this for the first time Imo the bag is the safest way.. I only recommend he throw it into a bag for 1 to 3 days when he thinks it's time to jar..I'm not saying this is the only way I do it I'm saying it's the safest for a new grower.. not trying to argue which technique is used by most professionals around the world. I'm trying to help this man and his situation. Drying and going straight into a jar is fine but you need some experience to pull it off. Like I said the bag is nothing more than insurance. For a noob thats a great thing.

 

[ruby fruit]

I used jars and boveda packs ill never go back to any other method of curing now

 

[Budzbuddha]

There are a million ways to cure a bud. ... The Brown Bag Method is what I use PRIOR to get the buds ready for cure. You can jar or put in a CVAULT with boveda 62's. The TRICK to a proper cure is a PROPER DRYING. once buds go too dry , too fast your fucked.
It is EASIER to dial down a wet bud to the right RH ( 55% / 62% or whatever you like ).

This BROWN BAG METHOD OF DRYING WORKS : no matter what anybody says .
it is idiot- proof.

First , I went back to this method because of recent humid conditions. This is not a new method but a great way to DIAL IN your cure.

" The Brown Bag Method " , I do a variation of this , but this is a simple method . Brown bags are also used to " prolong " veg and fruits in the fridge , by allowing moisture and oxygen to move ( Breathe ) thru it. Plastic bags make them sweat out more because moisture is TRAPPED . However plastic bags can be used to store if the buds have excised any excess moisture already. This would be a good storage idea for the buds you will use in a few months . You can throw a BOVEDA 62 pak in them to. But for more long term storage , I use jars to FULLY SEAL them for storage over 6 months plus.

First off let me say how nugs dry depends on the strain, some dry tight and hard, others dry soft and fluffy. There is many ways of drying your herb and each has its good points and solid methods. This is simply the way I do it.

IMPORTANT : Only use Brown Bags , ( like from the market ) , not Bleached / White paper bags.

Heres what I do:
* Once the plants are mature and ready for harvest, cut the plants down and hang them upside down in dark & dry area. Dry your herbs in the way you like.

* Remove all fan leaves and other big leaves.

* Let the plants hang for about 3 days or until the outsides of the bud begin to feel dry. You can gently squeeze the buds and you should be able to feel that they are still soft and wet in the middle.

* Remove all the buds from the plant, then clip and manicure them as normal. The left over material from this step is excellent for making oil, hash, and bubble!

* Check your buds over daily until they arenearly brittle dry, sometimes this will take over a week for the bigger buds and colas. Again you can gently squeeze the buds to ensure they are dry in the middle. Keep buds that are close to same dryness together and any that need more time , left them continue.

* Once the buds have dried , put them into paper bags. Use the large paper bags that you can find at most grocery stores. Put about 3 inches of buds into the bottom of a bag and roll the top over as though it were a lunch bag. Important : Keep in cool dark place , under bed , back of closet , etc.

* Open the bag once or twice daily, mixing and Rolling the buds around. Try not to shake them TOO HARD , you don't what manhandle. By doing this you are distributing around. They'll sweat out more moisture from the insides of the buds to the outside where they will dry. Doing this ensures they will dry slowly which leaves a nice smooth product.

* Once the buds are dry in the paper bags, I like to place them into plastic zip-lock bags for two or three days. " Here is where you can pop a BOVEDA or small Hygrometer to monitor ".

* Watch the buds to see if they become wet again or the bag sweats after leaving them in the plastic. This tells you that they are not dry and should be placed back into the paper bags for further drying. One sure way to tell if the buds are completely dry is to bend the buds. If the stem within the bud snap when bent, they you know it is dry. If the stem bends and does not snap or crack then it is a pretty good indication that there is still moisture within the bud. ( this is where you can DIAL IN your preferred RH )

Some Growers prefer certain moisture content ( in their finished product ).
RH of 55 % - 62 % is a good range. Mileage will vary LOL

* Once you are certain the buds are dry by leaving them in the plastic bags for two or three days, then you can place them into mason jars to FINISH OR STORAGE. Using this method eliminates having to open the jars daily and letting excess moisture dry which can form on the glass. I find it can mould too easily in the glass if not watched carefully.

Some guys pack in Tupperware or freezer , to each their own , I guess. ( smh )

* If you decide to place your buds into jars I would suggest to continue to check the jars every day for a week or two until you're sure they are dry. Then you can seal and store the jars away in a safe and dark location for a rainy day or When the HOES come a Knockin

Now you can open one jar at a time and enjoy. I've found that nugs kept in jars for 6+ months cure well and taste great, however nugs sealed in jars for over a year are incredible. ( unfortunately I can't wait a year ..... Oh well )

ENJOY

 

[Budzbuddha]

Here is the CVAULT METHOD with BOVEDA PACKS