Boveda Packs

[DblBrryInvestments]

I could probably go for the 59s, I always went with the 62s for long-term storage, and they do an awesome job!

Never too wet for me, burn nice and slow, taste great and very sticky!

I think I would like 59s over 62s if I were to try them honestly, I don't think I would ever drop down to 56 however, 59 would be THE lowest.

 

[firsttimeARE]

I gave away my 62% packs to a friend. Did not like the 62%.

I was waiting for them to come out with something lower.

Will have to find some!

 

[BDOGKush]

Nice, the 62s leave my buds too wet for my liking. They're nice for curing but I'd prefer lower for storage.

 

[jronnn]

if your weed is at 80% you need to dry it more! It should not go over 65% at the time you put it in the jar. if it is, take it out and let it dry another 12-24 hours! 80% RH weed in a jar will rot! and Boveda's are to maintain an even RH, not lower the RH of damp weed.

could you hypothetically (if the jar is big enough) put a hygrometer in the jar with the weed to test what the humidity/moisture content of the weed or would that be innacurate? so for example if i put the hygrometer in a jar it should say 62% and that would mean the weed in the jar is at the 62%? which would mean i dried it perfectly, correct? or is that not accurate? sorry its a dumb question lol obviously the 62% is subjective when it comes to perfection it was just an example

 

[DblBrryInvestments]

Yeah, a lot of people use hygrometers, I plan on trying them out this year.

The point of curing is the raise the RH and lower over a period of time by burping and closing the jars to basically sweat the inside moisture and evenly disperse the moisture evenly throughout the bud.

After a couple of weeks and you had a solid 60-62 RH I would say you did a perfect cure, but just cause you throw them in a jar and they're reading 62 when you check doesn't mean they're ready, they still need to be cured for a few weeks sweating those buds.

 

[DblBrryInvestments]

I also don't cure with the boveda packs, never tried, never will. I like them for long term storage, I feel they defeat the purpose of what you are doing when you cure.

 

[pop22]

I use a small hygrometer in my jars. if its over 65% after a few hours, I either burp the jar or put them back on the drying wrack. I use the cheap metere you get on ebay. some are actually decent. I'd say +/- 1% or so. so far, they say 59-60% when the buds are dried properly.
it takes a while in the jar before the reading is accurate. I'd wait at least 4 hours.

could you hypothetically (if the jar is big enough) put a hygrometer in the jar with the weed to test what the humidity/moisture content of the weed or would that be innacurate? so for example if i put the hygrometer in a jar it should say 62% and that would mean the weed in the jar is at the 62%? which would mean i dried it perfectly, correct? or is that not accurate? sorry its a dumb question lol obviously the 62% is subjective when it comes to perfection it was just an example

 

[jronnn]

I also don't cure with the boveda packs, never tried, never will. I like them for long term storage, I feel they defeat the purpose of what you are doing when you cure.

i was talking more from a stand point where if you bought dry weed that has probably already been cured and you just want to recover the buds and get rid of the dryness

I use a small hygrometer in my jars. if its over 65% after a few hours, I either burp the jar or put them back on the drying wrack. I use the cheap metere you get on ebay. some are actually decent. I'd say +/- 1% or so. so far, they say 59-60% when the buds are dried properly.
it takes a while in the jar before the reading is accurate. I'd wait at least 4 hours.

thanks for the reply man i guess i just wasn't sure if the moisture of the bud would effect the humidity in the jar enough that you could use a hygrometer to get an accurate reading of the moisture content of the bud to make sure its 62% (or whatever % is preferred)... if that makes sense lol

 

[pop22]

Yes, boveda will re-moisturize dry buds. If the bud is very dry, you may want to put in several packs at a time.

i was talking more from a stand point where if you bought dry weed that has probably already been cured and you just want to recover the buds and get rid of the dryness

thanks for the reply man i guess i just wasn't sure if the moisture of the bud would effect the humidity in the jar enough that you could use a hygrometer to get an accurate reading of the moisture content of the bud to make sure its 62% (or whatever % is preferred)... if that makes sense lol

 

[Dear ol" Thankful Grower!]

yea i bought the boveda packs for a buck at the hydro shop cheaper than a hygrometer but i think imma buy a hygrometer also

 

[blackforest]

62's can be a little wet. I use 1x 62 per 2+ oz. That seems to keep it closer to 56-58. I still like to let it sit out for a minute and crisp up. Short term, they are not so needed, but longer term I think they are great. I have some 6+ month in jars and they smell better every time I open them up it seems.

 

[rikdabrick]

And i use the 59% as 62% makes the weed burn too slow, joints go out, etc. that 3% makes a difference! i'll definitely try the 56%!

Where'd you find 59% packs?

 

[pop22]

ebay

 

[testiclees]

Anyone feel that using the bovedas has an effect on flavor and fragrance?

 

[rikdabrick]

Anyone ceel that using the bovedas has an effect on flavor and fragrance?

I have felt that before. I'm not sure if it was just storage or the Boveda packs. My dry room is my storage room and it's dialed in for temp and humidity so if anything I think I'd blaim the Boveda packs. I think the 59% would be better for storage probably. I just have a feeling the 62% packs dull the fragrance down a bit by being on the moister side, but I can't say for sure. It sounds like others have had opposite results though so I don't know what variables would cause the difference.

 

[rikdabrick]

ebay

Thanks bradda It looks like they only have the little packs though. You haven't seen 59% 60 gram packs anywhere have you?

 

[pop22]

No but I use the small packs, they fit nicely in canning jars. I use three per jar

Thanks bradda It looks like they only have the little packs though. You haven't seen 59% 60 gram packs anywhere have you?

 

[pop22]

I agree, though many people use the 62%. The 59% if your a smoker is a better option. But I use them from the moment I put them in the jar. proper moister control is key to a good cure, and I feel I've been getting a better cure with this method.

62's can be a little wet. I use 1x 62 per 2+ oz. That seems to keep it closer to 56-58. I still like to let it sit out for a minute and crisp up. Short term, they are not so needed, but longer term I think they are great. I have some 6+ month in jars and they smell better every time I open them up it seems.