Darkness for chopped buds?

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coolioschmoolio

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How crucial is it to have complete darkness for hanging buds that have just been chopped? I am currently making a little rubbermaid dryer and was wondering if I needed to make sure that the intake/outtake holes are light proof. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance :eyesmoke:
 
smokinrav

smokinrav

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It's not important at all. Buds can hang in the dark or the light. The RH of the air and the density of your buds is what to consider.

Congrats on the harvest! Welcome to RIU!
 
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coolioschmoolio

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Thanks for the quick reply and compliment! Although are you 100% positive? I have read many times before that light damages bud and that is why you should always store them in dark jars and hang them in dark places. I really hope you are right because it would be a lot easier for me. Thanks again!
 
smokinrav

smokinrav

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I'm talking ambient room lighting, like some overhead fluoros. That wont degrade THC during a weeklong drying period. I wouldn't hang them in my HPS powered flower room to dry, of course, and when they're dried they go into the curing jars, which are stored in the dark. But for a short time, you'll be fine.
 
Brick Top

Brick Top

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The area where the drying is done should be dark. Light and or high temperatures (higher than about 80 degrees) will cause THC to break down into less desirable chemicals, this will lower the potency of the finished product.

You will have to keep the temperature and humidity within a certain range for optimal results. Conditions should remain constantly somewhere within the following ranges, temperature should be between 65-75 degrees F, relative humidity should be between 45%-55%.



At temperatures lower than 65 degrees, drying time will be lengthened. At temperatures higher than 75 degrees, the heat will cause the outer portion of the bud to dry quicker than the inner part, and the taste will suffer.


At humidity levels lower than 45%, the marijuana will dry too fast and the taste will suffer. At humidity levels higher than 55%, the marijuana will take a long time to dry, and it will be prone to mold.



Unless the buds are small and or fluffy it will take at least a week or two to dry the crop with temperatures between 65-75 degrees F and relative humidity between 45%-55%.
 
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coolioschmoolio

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smokinrav said:
I'm talking ambient room lighting, like some overhead fluoros. That wont degrade THC during a weeklong drying period. I wouldn't hang them in my HPS powered flower room to dry, of course, and when they're dried they go into the curing jars, which are stored in the dark. But for a short time, you'll be fine.
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Sweet thanks so much... the only light coming in is going to be from the 6 half inch intake holes and the one 3 inch square outtake hole for my pc fan. The tote is then going to be placed in my bathroom that is only going to have a little light coming in from the window. This should be all goose according to you right?
 
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coolioschmoolio

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Brick Top said:
The area where the drying is done should be dark. Light and or high temperatures (higher than about 80 degrees) will cause THC to break down into less desirable chemicals, this will lower the potency of the finished product.

You will have to keep the temperature and humidity within a certain range for optimal results. Conditions should remain constantly somewhere within the following ranges, temperature should be between 65-75 degrees F, relative humidity should be between 45%-55%.



At temperatures lower than 65 degrees, drying time will be lengthened. At temperatures higher than 75 degrees, the heat will cause the outer portion of the bud to dry quicker than the inner part, and the taste will suffer.


At humidity levels lower than 45%, the marijuana will dry too fast and the taste will suffer. At humidity levels higher than 55%, the marijuana will take a long time to dry, and it will be prone to mold.



Unless the buds are small and or fluffy it will take at least a week or two to dry the crop with temperatures between 65-75 degrees F and relative humidity between 45%-55%.
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Thanks for the very informative reply!
If the lid is on my rubbermaid and the only light coming in is from the intake/outtake holes is that ok? As far as the climate goes, I am going to have a dehumidifier and space heater ready at all times so I can adjust everything to my needs. However, I was a little concerned about the fresh air to carbon dioxide ratio of my drying box. The rubbermaid is 22L x 16H x 16D and has 6 half inch intake holes and one 3 inch exhaust for my 30cfm pc fan. Do you think this is a good amount of fresh air coming in or do you think it is too much/little? Some people say that you can dry it out too fast if you have too much air going through your buds, do you think that is relevant in my situation? Thank you very much for your time and advice.


EDIT: I just did the calculations and with my setup the air would be exchanged about 10 times every minute. Does anyone know if this is too much air exchange for drying buds?
 
Stickystickyganja

Stickystickyganja

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Im sure that would be great. Correct me anyone if i'm wrong but I am sure the steady air exchange will pretty much factor out the chances of bud rot for you.
Good job my friend.
 
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coolioschmoolio

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Stickystickyganja said:
Im sure that would be great. Correct me anyone if i'm wrong but I am sure the steady air exchange will pretty much factor out the chances of bud rot for you.
Good job my friend.
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coolio schmoolio thank you for your reply. I am just afraid of them drying in like one day because of the constant airflow and small container, but I always see people with oscillating fans on their buds that are hanging in an open space so who knows. Thanks again and if anyone else can reassure me please feel free to do so!
 
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