Curing question

[RedzoneFL]

Hey guys,
If I put my buds in a jar, do I have to open jars daily or can I go a day with out opening would that be ok?

If I over dried them to much, is it possible that I could keep the jar closed to create moisture? I don't think I over dried I may just be over thinking.

But on a serious note, what's the reason behind opening the jar

 

[Nutes and Nugs]

Originally Posted by Serapis
While there are variables that make it difficult to control the drying time, we can easily control the cure time. I never dry for more than three days. Doing so is counter-productive to a good cure. After 3 days, I jar them, each half gallon jar contains buds still on the stems, and a hygrometer. I don't leave much airspace at the top, and that is for a reason. The buds are in varying shapes and sizes and in order to get a controlled cure, we have to sweat the buds once to get everything even. We do that by jarring up the goods after 3 days dry time, whether all the buds feel dry or not. I leave the jars closed up tight for about 3-4 hours, and then I place them in my collapsible net dryer for just 10-12 hours. In this short time, the outsides will crisp up again, quickly. Don't waste too much time getting them back into the jars. At this point, the hygrometers should be reading just under 70% humidity.. and holding steady. If one goes over 70%, empty that jar onto some newspaper and let it sit out for 6 hours and then jar it back up for 6 hours. Eventually, it should drop below 70% and stay there.

Now is the time to sweat it out, slowly. Once we get the weed down below 70%, we have greatly reduced the chance of mold or mildew and can begin the slow, drawn out cure to improve flavor, THC levels and allow the terpenoid oils to develop that wonderful aroma that drives us all wild with passion. I allow my jars to breathe for about 15 minutes a day, twice a day, as long as the RH is below 70% but above 65%. My goal now is to take about 3-4 days to get my weed to 65% relative humidity when jarred. At 65%, the chance for mold is almost non-existent, and we can start to skip a day between burping the jars. At 65 - 60%, I burp for about 2-3 minutes, once every other day.

When you get to 60% RH in the jars, you are nearing long term storage ability. The goal now is to take your time getting the RH to 55%. At 55%, we want to stop burping the jars and consider a longer term storage that is cool and dark. At the 60% - 55% range, i burp once a week, for maybe 5 minutes. Now I never neglect to check the jars several times a day for mold at first, even when I am not burping. I also cut the buds from the stem after the RH is steady and just below 70% and re-jar, leaving about 20% air space at the top. I also gently shake the jars to move the bud around, and use a chop stick if I have to to break up clingers.

This is how I do it. I learned this method, right here on RIU. It is a simple to follow recipe that takes all the BS out of drying and curing. It doesn't matter if you have a high humidity or a low one, everyone can do this. Regardless of how the bud feels at 3 days of hanging, pull it and jar it. As long as you have hygrometers, you won't fail.... the ones pictured below were only $4 on eBay. Some may wish to spend more for a more reliable one, but these can be adjusted from the back to match your trusted analog or digital meter as well. Every new grower should use these until they have mastered curing. even some masters, including those working in tobacco, still use them.

 

[Nutes and Nugs]

Hey guys,
If I put my buds in a jar, do I have to open jars daily or can I go a day with out opening would that be ok?

If I over dried them to much, is it possible that I could keep the jar closed to create moisture? I don't think I over dried I may just be over thinking.

But on a serious note, what's the reason behind opening the jar

Oh, and 1 day wouldn't be too bad if they weren't just jarred.
If you over dry them there's no turning back.
You will be stuck with some harsh weed.

 

[justugh]

hello

i run 3 different cures
my best results were with a mason line hang for 6 days with static wind for 3 days on stop for 2 then last 24 hours on and a dehumitifer (small 16 oz one)

i mean i hung the whole thing minus the fan leaves i removed in dark tent........when i was cutting them and trimming buds were dry but the stems still had little bend it

from there into jars waited 2 days then open repeat for 6 days the stems snap now and the buds are dry but moist ....burn clean and smooth ............ by then i had someone bugging me for one jar the other has been good clean smoke no pops no coughts ...........berry ryder gives u the munchies like mother fucker at 5 am

 

[RedzoneFL]

I just ordered a Hydrometer, wasnt to expensive on Amazon it was only 17.99.

Will test and see what the RH levels are when it comes in a few days.

 

[justugh]

if it is to high u can always use a cardborad box to help reduce it some (paper soaks some out of the air)

 

[bigsteve]

Here's a good way to re-hydrate bud that is too crispy. Slice an orange into quarters and set the quarters into an open sandwich baggie. Set the baggie inside a large sealable gallon-size plastic bag of bud and seal for 12-24 hours. The moisture from the orange will leach into the bud. Works 4 me, BigSteve.

 

[bigsteve]

Also, reason for sealing product in a bag or jar is that sealing evenly distributes the remaining moisture throughout the product. Drying alone after a couple days will leave you with crispy small buds and soggy large buds. They do not dry at the same rate. By sealing we can even out the dryness. Works 4 me, BigSteve.

 

[lerellion]

If you havn't seen or heard of Boveda humidity packs then you need to check em out.

HEre's my curing regime.

The most important step is step 1 if ya fuck that one up you can't go back and fix it.....

1. Your bud must be done growing WAIT UNTIL IT IS RIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2. Remove ALL fans, save sugar leaf etc...

3. Hang em until they are crisp ( stem snaps)

4. Place them in size appropriate stainless steel air tight bowls ( like the C -vault but lots cheaper)

5. place 62% Boveda Humidity packs in bowls (don't burp DOn't open leave em alone for at least a week) Perfect cure every time, no guess work no need for hygrometers.


The Boveda packs will always keep it 62% humidity adding or removing moisture as needed....

Also, if you have some meds that are to dry crispy etc... drop em in a container with a pack and BAM in a few days it is damn near perfect.....

 

[Usernamewastaken]

go to amazon and search "Boveda 62%"... buy those, throw them in your jar with your nugs and the packs will keep the contents at a perfect 62% rh with no burping, checking etc.

They are two way so if your nugs have more than 62% rh it will reduce RH. If your nugs are too dry, it will reintroduce moisture to max 62% rh...

I chopped, hung for about a week in a controlled environment and then jarred with the Boveda packs. That was over 90 days ago and the nugs get complimented on the cure a lot

 

[RedzoneFL]

I just ordered a Large C-Vault depending upon the size I might order a Medium next time or another Large. I like it mainly because it can be sealed and doesnt leak light like the glass jars....This is by far the best advice I have been given... +REP!

If you havn't seen or heard of Boveda humidity packs then you need to check em out.

HEre's my curing regime.

The most important step is step 1 if ya fuck that one up you can't go back and fix it.....

1. Your bud must be done growing WAIT UNTIL IT IS RIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2. Remove ALL fans, save sugar leaf etc...

3. Hang em until they are crisp ( stem snaps)

4. Place them in size appropriate stainless steel air tight bowls ( like the C -vault but lots cheaper)

5. place 62% Boveda Humidity packs in bowls (don't burp DOn't open leave em alone for at least a week) Perfect cure every time, no guess work no need for hygrometers.


The Boveda packs will always keep it 62% humidity adding or removing moisture as needed....

Also, if you have some meds that are to dry crispy etc... drop em in a container with a pack and BAM in a few days it is damn near perfect.....

 

[prosperian]

Good to see all the Boveda posts. They work.

C-Vault, nah, not sold on those.

 

[RedzoneFL]

Good to see all the Boveda posts. They work.

C-Vault, nah, not sold on those.

Aside from cost of the C-Vault, whats not to be sold on?

 

[prosperian]

Don't really need the stainless. I keep the jars in a dark cabinet and having clear glass makes it easy to read the hydrometers inside. My current cure is going into six months. I don't pop the lids except to change out the Bovedas every 4-5 months.

Nothing against the C-Vault, if they wanted to give me a couple to try out, I wouldn't refuse, lol.

 

[RedzoneFL]

Don't really need the stainless. I keep the jars in a dark cabinet and having clear glass makes it easy to read the hydrometers inside. My current cure is going into six months. I don't pop the lids except to change out the Bovedas every 4-5 months.

Nothing against the C-Vault, if they wanted to give me a couple to try out, I wouldn't refuse, lol.

When I get mine, let me give you some input on it. From someone whos used jars, my perspective might be worth something. I'd love to store my jars in a bin in my grow tent so stainless steel is a really cool idea...Regardless the price of the C-Vault....

I have mine coming soon so I will give you some input.

 

[ProdigalSun]

Another plug for the Bovida packs.

Maybe someone should start a "62% CLUB", like the 600 one.

 

[prosperian]

When I get mine, let me give you some input on it. From someone whos used jars, my perspective might be worth something. I'd love to store my jars in a bin in my grow tent so stainless steel is a really cool idea...Regardless the price of the C-Vault....I have mine coming soon so I will give you some input.

Sure man, let me know how they work out. I trust the growers around here more than the product vendors. That's how I make most of my important purchases, word of mouth.

Bud, like most dried herbs, needs to be stored in a cool dark place at about 65-72 degrees. Most grow tents are going to be too hot or fluctuate too much to be an ideal place for bud storage. Temperature does affect the Rh in the jars, that's why I keep an eye on the hydrometers.

The 6-month cured AK47 has become very dense compared to my first 60 days. Rock hard and very potent. The flavors and smell are more developed on the exhale. Nice smoke.

I think drying and curing are the most important steps of the entire grow. You can make it or break it in the cure and dry.

 

[RedzoneFL]

I'm not even near being 72 degrees for drying I'm at around 76-79 then again I'm in fl too so indoor temps are though.

 

[prosperian]

I'm not even near being 72 degrees for drying I'm at around 76-79 then again I'm in fl too so indoor temps are though.

I dry and burp in the mid 70's too. My experience with long term cures was in reference to the 65-72. Wish I had a basement. Best I can do is 74 degrees.

 

[RedzoneFL]

I dry and burp in the mid 70's too. My experience with long term cures was in reference to the 65-72. Wish I had a basement. Best I can do is 74 degrees.

Im betting I am somewhere near 77 on average temps, but could be wrong.

So let me ask guys can I drop the bovida packs in jar and let sit for a few days, do I need to burp them?