@62% RH do I still need to open daily??

corbin5754

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Dried my strawberry blue for 5 days and put into jars it's been 2 days in jars and it's already at 62% RH. Do I still need to air it out everyday? I do have some humidity packs should I use them or not since I'm already where it needs to be.
 

Dan Drews

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Corbin - Newbie here and I wouldn't normally advise but seeing as no one else has, I'll pass on what I have learned. I'm also using the 62% Boveda humidity packs and have test dried 3 small batches prior to cutting my 2 primary plants this past weekend.

If it were me, I'd put a 62% Boveda in, you're right in the heart of the cure zone and the pack will keep it there. I'd check the buds twice daily for the next week making sure the buds aren't sticking together in a big clump and that there's no objectionable smell when you open the jar. If you find either, open the jar and dump out the buds to dry for about an hour, then re-jar and reseal. Gently separate any buds that are sticking together.

If by the end of the week the aroma is good/great and the buds are firming up, you can seal them and check every 2 days for the next week and if all looks good, you can leave them pretty much sealed for months to come, maybe opening once a week or so.

How long did you hang dry your buds, and what kind of temp and humidity in your drying room?

If any of the experienced growers want to weigh in, take their advice over mine.
 

spek9

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The humidity paks helps maintain the moisture evenly (it absorbs and releases). I use them (two paks per 1 qt jar).

It's a good idea to open daily for the first bit to allow gasses to escape and to quickly replace the air. You don't need to leave open for long periods though; I typically do five minutes per day for a week, then 2-3 times a week for a couple weeks after that. Then, I store long-term.

-spek
 

Lambo...

Member
I am new to the forum so wasn't sure if I should start a new thread? I don't grow but love a good quality smoke, so I do keep my buds in glass jars... where can I buy these Boveda 62% humidity packs in UK, they sound perfect!
 
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