Drying 2 autoflowers in a 3x3 at 55% RH

[onegallongrow]

Hey all,

I just started drying two autoflower plants after harvesting 3 days ago. The RH has been between 55 and 60 according to my inkbird thermometer, temps around 67F. After just 3 days the buds are pretty crispy; the small stems are not snapping yet but seem very close. I have never dried plants this small before, so I'm assuming that's part of why the process seems to be happening more quickly than intended. The RH has been pretty stable closer to 55%... should I be concerned, or is it okay if the drying process happens somewhat quickly? I just don't want my buds to smell like hay. I also have a humidifier, but I've never used one during a dry. Any tips or advice for those of you who have dried small autoflowers in a grow tent is much appreciated!

How did your buds turn out after a quick dry?

Thanks guys and happy growing!!

 

[marzig]

Hey all,

I just started drying two autoflower plants after harvesting 3 days ago. The RH has been between 55 and 60 according to my inkbird thermometer, temps around 67F. After just 3 days the buds are pretty crispy; the small stems are not snapping yet but seem very close. I have never dried plants this small before, so I'm assuming that's part of why the process seems to be happening more quickly than intended. The RH has been pretty stable closer to 55%... should I be concerned, or is it okay if the drying process happens somewhat quickly? I just don't want my buds to smell like hay. I also have a humidifier, but I've never used one during a dry. Any tips or advice for those of you who have dried small autoflowers in a grow tent is much appreciated
How did your buds turn out after a quick dry?

Thanks guys and happy growing!!

That "crispy" will dissipate if you get it into containers curing and burping early enough as the moisture re-distributes but I think the terps suffer.

I dry my autos in a small tent as well with similar temps and humidity. I keep the humidity higher by placing a 5 gal bucket with about 4" of water and a hand towel draped up from the water to the top inside of the bucket on the tent floor. This brings the RH up to as high as 78 to 80. I then keep the humidity where I want by cycling a 4" duct fan connected to a carbon filter with a Inkbird humidistat. This slows the dry time to 10 to 14 days.

 

[Nutty sKunK]

60f @ 60rh is what I aim for. Extraction on low and no fans. Takes about 14 days

If they are smaller they will dry quicker so you need to lower your temp if possible and up the humidity a bit. Also control your exhaust as a strong extraction will create a fair amount of air movement in the tent drying the buds quicker

 

[marzig]

60f @ 60rh is what I aim for. Extraction on low and no fans. Takes about 14 days

I agree, that is the sweet spot everybody strives for.

 

[Rocket Soul]

That "crispy" will dissipate if you get it into containers curing and burping early enough as the moisture re-distributes but I think the terps suffer.

I dry my autos in a small tent as well with similar temps and humidity. I keep the humidity higher by placing a 5 gal bucket with about 4" of water and a hand towel draped up from the water to the top inside of the bucket on the tent floor. This brings the RH up to as high as 78 to 80. I then keep the humidity where I want by cycling a 4" duct fan connected to a carbon filter with a Inkbird humidistat. This slows the dry time to 10 to 14 days.

Very nice idea, its usually easier to dial things in if you dont have two separate systems on rh auto control.

 

[marzig]

Very nice idea, its usually easier to dial things in if you dont have two separate systems on rh auto control.

It works well for me. I just wish I could keep the temp closer to 60 year round. The results are better if I'm drying in the winter. In an unused bedroom with the register shut off but then household RH drops too. That's when the bucket and towel really help.

 

[onegallongrow]

That "crispy" will dissipate if you get it into containers curing and burping early enough as the moisture re-distributes but I think the terps suffer.

I dry my autos in a small tent as well with similar temps and humidity. I keep the humidity higher by placing a 5 gal bucket with about 4" of water and a hand towel draped up from the water to the top inside of the bucket on the tent floor. This brings the RH up to as high as 78 to 80. I then keep the humidity where I want by cycling a 4" duct fan connected to a carbon filter with a Inkbird humidistat. This slows the dry time to 10 to 14 days.

Dude that sounds like such a controlled dry... I like that a lot. Might have to add this trick to my tool kit for next grow

 

[marzig]

Dude that sounds like such a controlled dry... I like that a lot. Might have to add this trick to my tool kit for next grow

It's definitely not perfect as the temps are still too high to really preserve terpenes. I'm building a wine cooler dry and cure like shown in this thread.

Thermoelectric wine cooler drying and curing - DIY

I had read about these for a while before trying, this is not by any means a new idea nor did I come up with the idea. I was tired of over drying and drying too quickly in the winter, then freaking out about mold in the summer. A google search will give lots of other ideas, but I get a lot of...

www.rollitup.org

I hope to have it done in time to use for a Blue Dream auto I'll be chopping this weekend. Only thing I'm waiting on now is the cooler.