Curing musky smell

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Powerplantant

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I posted this in the general growing forum then realised this is here so I'm going to re post

I'm having some problems with the dry and cure and worried mould might be setting in.

I've been hanging it 6 days and felt pretty crispy outside so last night i put in jars, was all smelling a bit musky, this morning it was more of a damp musky smell so I took it all out and laid it on paper.

It's all been in my tent with very good air circulation. Problem is my area got to around 70% rh in the last couple of days and I don't have a dehumidifier.

When I squeeze and tear bits it's smelling really pungent and dank.

So what's anyone's opinion? Is the musk the dreaded mould or will it cure out?

Thanks for reading
 
ruwtz

ruwtz

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Powerplantant said:
I posted this in the general growing forum then realised this is here so I'm going to re post

I'm having some problems with the dry and cure and worried mould might be setting in.

I've been hanging it 6 days and felt pretty crispy outside so last night i put in jars, was all smelling a bit musky, this morning it was more of a damp musky smell so I took it all out and laid it on paper.

It's all been in my tent with very good air circulation. Problem is my area got to around 70% rh in the last couple of days and I don't have a dehumidifier.

When I squeeze and tear bits it's smelling really pungent and dank.

So what's anyone's opinion? Is the musk the dreaded mould or will it cure out?

Thanks for reading
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IMO 70% humidity is pretty high and mold would be a risk in my garden. Just as with the grow your temps matter too: try and get your drying temps under 70F and humidity around 50%; this should get your basic dry time around 7 days or so which is long enough for the chlorophyl to be sufficiently broken down. Dry too fast and this process is stunted, equating to poor product.

Even after a week drying I tend to box up whole stems to draw out further moisture (2-3 days) before chopping up ready for trim.

Everyone has their own way for finishing, and many underestimate the importance of getting this process right.
 
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