i just harvested a auto purple plant.. I believe I jarred it too early, hung up for 2 or 3 days then in a paper bag for 2 days.. jarred but still smells like hay or grass, if I let it dry out in the bag some more will it fix the smell? its been in the jar only 2 days and I air it out every 3-4 hours. please help don't wanna ruin my crop. Thanks.
Hay smell.. can it be fixed?
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hyroot
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Hay / grass smell happens from either drying to quick or not enough... Buds should hang for 5-7 days. No paper bag. When jar up. Don't open for 4 days. Then open and birp for 1 hour. Then repeat once a week. Opening every few hours won't cure the buds. It takes time for the buds to decarboxylate.
Sand4x105
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^^^ like he said and:
I have also found... That MJ harvested not quite mature will smell more like hay....
Get a RH checker and when you jar it, find out your RH.... of your bud...
Put it in Jar if--> 70 + % too wet, take out and place on paper plate covered...
65-70% open jar for 2-4 hours
60-65% good, in the cure zone...
55-60% ready for long term jar and cure...
I have also found... That MJ harvested not quite mature will smell more like hay....
Get a RH checker and when you jar it, find out your RH.... of your bud...
Put it in Jar if--> 70 + % too wet, take out and place on paper plate covered...
65-70% open jar for 2-4 hours
60-65% good, in the cure zone...
55-60% ready for long term jar and cure...
churchhaze
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I've noticed this too.
I've found a few studies that show that certain flowering plants spend the first few weeks of flowering producing starch, then toward the end of the flowering period, starch is rapidly broken down into sugars to attract insects/animals. This way, the plant can make sure it's not eaten too early.
It's starch going stale that makes the "hay" smell. It should be called the "stale bread" smell instead.
http://www.bb.iastate.edu/~thorn/www/Research/Research.html
"[SIZE=+1]Starch metabolism in the nectary gland[/SIZE]
The nectar of ornamental tobacco is 35% (by weight) carbohydrate, although the source of carbohydrate in nectar is unknown. We are investigating the posibility that nectar sugars derive from starch synthesized in the nectary gland prior during floral development. Because carbohydrate may be the most important component of nectar for attracting pollinators, a clear understanding of the mechanisms required for nectar production will enable the eventual manipulation of nectar components to achieve increased yields for insect pollinated crop plants."
I've found a few studies that show that certain flowering plants spend the first few weeks of flowering producing starch, then toward the end of the flowering period, starch is rapidly broken down into sugars to attract insects/animals. This way, the plant can make sure it's not eaten too early.
It's starch going stale that makes the "hay" smell. It should be called the "stale bread" smell instead.
http://www.bb.iastate.edu/~thorn/www/Research/Research.html
"[SIZE=+1]Starch metabolism in the nectary gland[/SIZE]
The nectar of ornamental tobacco is 35% (by weight) carbohydrate, although the source of carbohydrate in nectar is unknown. We are investigating the posibility that nectar sugars derive from starch synthesized in the nectary gland prior during floral development. Because carbohydrate may be the most important component of nectar for attracting pollinators, a clear understanding of the mechanisms required for nectar production will enable the eventual manipulation of nectar components to achieve increased yields for insect pollinated crop plants."
churchhaze
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Here's a starch iodine test for "red delicious" apples. When it's ripe, most of the starch is converted, and the apple is sweet.
Bakatare666
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I had one plant last grow, had the 'Hay smell' from day one, but after I let it sit for a couple weeks, it started to get better,,,,,,,,,,,,, then after a month, it finally smelled like the plant it originally came from when I got it.
SnapsProvolone
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Harvested too early. I'm with that line of thought.
I don't believe it was too early just rushed to get in jars, don't like super dry smoke but thanks for everyones replies I let them dry out a little longer now they are crispy stems, back in jar will open in 4 days, smell has already improved think I just need some time. you guys are great. Happy Growing!
Julius Caesar
Active Member
You harvested too early. Yes, you harvested too early. Oh, and by the way, you harvested too early. I just wanted to make sure that you realized that you harvested too early.