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Foolet

Foolet

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I am about to harvest for the first time and I would REALLY like it if you guys could tell me if everything I am saying is correct.
Step 1: Cut plant at bottom of stem
Step 2: Cut individual branches
Step 3: Hang in cardboard box then check if stem feels dry but is able to bend without breaking (every day)
Step 4: After the stem is able to do what I said cut individual branches for extra leaves/trim and save for hash
Step 5: Put in air-tight jar then burp once a day for 2 hours until they are able to stay in the jar without any moisture building up
Step 6: Smoke/distribute.
 
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phillk6751

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personally,

Step 3: I trim all the fan leaves that have stems longer than 1" or aren't located near a bud site. I use an old PC Case, and cut out the HDD/CD rails, put a fan for airflow, and covered most holes with cardboard, leaving enough airflow so the fan doesn't bog...just a reg sized PC fan rigged to an AC adapter...running prob half speed.

Step 4: I wait until the small fan/sugar leaves are slightly crunchy, but the stems don't break when bent (about 3 days in my box)

Step 5: Cure in jars. Open about 15 min once or twice daily for a few days, then I switch to burping once daily after buds start to stiffen up and feel somewhat dry, but just a hair moister than I prefer to smoke.

Turns out great.
 
Foolet

Foolet

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phillk6751 said:
personally,

Step 3: I trim all the fan leaves that have stems longer than 1" or aren't located near a bud site. I use an old PC Case, and cut out the HDD/CD rails, put a fan for airflow, and covered most holes with cardboard, leaving enough airflow so the fan doesn't bog...just a reg sized PC fan rigged to an AC adapter...running prob half speed.

Step 4: I wait until the small fan/sugar leaves are slightly crunchy, but the stems don't break when bent (about 3 days in my box)

Step 5: Cure in jars. Open about 15 min once or twice daily for a few days, then I switch to burping once daily after buds start to stiffen up and feel somewhat dry, but just a hair moister than I prefer to smoke.

Turns out great.
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I'd like to avoid using fans, I have heard bad things about them.
 
dannyboy602

dannyboy602

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Go for it. You'll find variations on your method but it is still sound and if I might add...buy a caliber 3 hygrometer and throw it in the jar and watch the RH. The numbers don't lie.
 
Foolet

Foolet

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dannyboy602 said:
Go for it. You'll find variations on your method but it is still sound and if I might add...buy a caliber 3 hygrometer and throw it in the jar and watch the RH. The numbers don't lie.
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I'll try real hard to get one, this sounds like a good idea.
 
Foolet

Foolet

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I'm not going to use a hygrometer my first time. I'd like to be in the profit zone before I spend anymore money for my grow.
 
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phillk6751

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Foolet said:
I'd like to avoid using fans, I have heard bad things about them.
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Yea fans can be bad I covered mine so the fan isn't blowing directly on the weed but make sure you have plenty of airflow to prevent mold and help draw moisture away
 
Foolet

Foolet

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Pistils have receded greatly, it is time to harvest! I have a few questions I'd like answered before though, (I'm harvesting tonight.) Should I hang the whole plant or cut individual buds, (look at my plant in my signature has no branches basically.) Also, do you recommend I trim the fan leaves before hanging? or trim the fan leaves and all the smaller leaves? or not trim anything before hanging?
 
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