Curing temperature?

[Nutty sKunK]

Now the ‘ideal’ cure zone is 55-62RH.

Now the relative bit gets me.

60%rh at 60f will be like 50at 70f (just rough maths but RH goes down the higher the temperature).

So by drying low and slow at 60% will actually make the the rh too low to cure at a warmer temperature?

Dried 60-64f 58-62% for 13 days and now I’ve jarred them it’s only reading 54% at 68f?


Just hope I havent dried them too much. Although the smoke is very smooth as it is so not too bummed if they don’t cure...

 

[323cheezy]

I tend to dry them for 10 days max sometimes 6 days .... just depends on temps And density... maybe you dried a little too much but good bud cure nicely...

 

[Nickcg123]

You're making a simple process more difficult then it needs to be. Fill Masson jars 3/4 full to allow for good air exchange, open the jars a couple times a day to get rid of excess moisture and prevent mold. Store in a dark environment. I find curing for 3 weeks gives the bud the best smell and taste.

 

[Nutty sKunK]

You're making a simple process more difficult then it needs to be. Fill Masson jars 3/4 full to allow for good air exchange, open the jars a couple times a day to get rid of excess moisture and prevent mold. Store in a dark environment. I find curing for 3 weeks gives the bud the best smell and taste.

Well it needs to be dry before jarring... they are 3/4 full.

 

[Nickcg123]

Well it needs to be dry before jarring... they are 3/4 full.

Definitely needs to dry before jarring. I didn't mention that because I figured you already knew. Best to dry for 7-12 days depending on bud size, room temperature, air flow, ect.
A good way to determine if it has been dried enough is to bend a stem, if it snaps fairly easily it's ready.

 

[Bobby Long Buds]

Now the ‘ideal’ cure zone is 55-62RH.

Now the relative bit gets me.

60%rh at 60f will be like 50at 70f (just rough maths but RH goes down the higher the temperature).

So by drying low and slow at 60% will actually make the the rh too low to cure at a warmer temperature?

Dried 60-64f 58-62% for 13 days and now I’ve jarred them it’s only reading 54% at 68f?


Just hope I havent dried them too much. Although the smoke is very smooth as it is so not too bummed if they don’t cure...

Right now I’m drying at 12-14 celcius and 45% humidity. That’s what temp and humidity the garage happens to be. It’s working fine. This has been discussed lots before and most agree a slow dry is the way to go. Dry it for 1-3 weeks. If it’s not great after 3 weeks drying a jar won’t do much to help.

The humidity in the jar is irrelevant just dry the buds thoroughly before jarring. So a joint burns good.

For a hundred + years moisture content of plant matter was measured buy weighing the plant matter, followed buy force drying and re weighing. Not measuring the rh in a jar.
If you let your buds dry for 20 years hanging in a closet say, they will still contain moisture. Likely about 10-15%.
Don’t know if this helps but just my take on it all.

 

[Nutty sKunK]

Definitely needs to dry before jarring. I didn't mention that because I figured you already knew. Best to dry for 7-12 days depending on bud size, room temperature, air flow, ect.
A good way to determine if it has been dried enough is to bend a stem, if it snaps fairly easily it's ready.

Never always know with text what someone is trying convey - just being straight.

See the whole stem snapping thing is what I went on as well. But you must be clear in saying not the main stems - the bud stems. Because my main bud stems bent slightly before cracking but the buds cracked cleanly themselves.

Guess it’s best to be on the wet side. First batch I’ve over dried :/

ach well. Live and learn.

 

[Nutty sKunK]

Right now I’m drying at 12-14 celcius and 45% humidity. That’s what temp and humidity the garage happens to be. It’s working fine. This has been discussed lots before and most agree a slow dry is the way to go. Dry it for 1-3 weeks. If it’s not great after 3 weeks drying a jar won’t do much to help.

The humidity in the jar is irrelevant just dry the buds thoroughly before jarring. So a joint burns good.

For a hundred + years moisture content of plant matter was measured buy weighing the plant matter, followed buy force drying and re weighing. Not measuring the rh in a jar.
If you let your buds dry for 20 years hanging in a closet say, they will still contain moisture. Likely about 10-15%.
Don’t know if this helps but just my take on it all.

Try this - take a small bud indoors and watch it crisp up (considering it’s relatively dry to touch already). The higher room temp will make that bud feel drier as it’s relatively less moist to outside temperature.

I noticed this as I took the bud out 5 mins later it felt much drier.

 

[Mullalulla]

I had my room pitch black for 62 degrees 60% humid 14-16 Days hanging the full plant .. no trim no defoliation on any of the plants .. hung them whole .. trim'd from days 14 to day 22 .. Put them into the Jars and they sat pretty much right at 60-62% in the jar .. everything is killer. 3 months late after being in the dark and at the same temp of 60 ... its perfect.

 

[TychoMonolyth]

Has anyone tried this? Sounds ok but I can't find any reviews on this method other than a YouTube video.

https://www.borealseeds.com/tools/curing.php?#jars

I know... I know... Don't be lazy. lol. But I have a life (disputable) and don't want to have to stick around home for a month burping 24 jars every single day (48 if I get lucky) . If someone tried it, and got bad results, I'll deep six the idea.

 

[f series]

As long as you put them in at 60 you're fine, even it it says 54, treat it the same. I have some 52% 6 months old, very dark orange/brown now. Smells crazy Good. Don't worry

 

[TychoMonolyth]

Nothing I love more than that first whiff of well cured weed.

 

[DoubleAtotheRON]

We use a digital wood probe tool to get the bud at ~11-13% moisture content during drying, then buck them off the stem, final trim it, and put it in large CureTubes.. burp once a day and rotate, ( they hold 6lbs each). We have around 11 lbs left on 8 weeks cure, and they are locked in at 61%, and seem to get better as time goes on, and at this point, you only have to burp once a week. We keep the curing room at around 70 degrees, and matching RH ~60%

 

[TychoMonolyth]

Is the probe used on the stock or bud?

 

[DoubleAtotheRON]

Is the probe used on the stock or bud?

On the bud. Preferably on the top most cola.

 

[XtraGood]

On the bud. Preferably on the top most cola.

What brand/model is that digital wood probe tool that gives the % water content if you don't mind me asking? That thing sounds like a useful tool

 

[DoubleAtotheRON]

What brand/model is that digital wood probe tool that gives the % water content if you don't mind me asking? That thing sounds like a useful tool

Just search Amazon for a wood moisture probe. They are pretty cheap at like $30. I’ve had mine for a couple of years. I have this one. We get the bud down to 11-13%, and then buck it off the stem... always shoot for 2 weeks dry at ~63 degrees, 60%RH for the first week, then take it down to 50% RH gradually over the second week. This is doing a dry trim, so trim if you are marketing, or not for personal use .. smoke, enjoy!