water curing and weight

so i've read that water curing will reduce the weight of your buds. does anyone know approx how much reduction there is? maybe say for example an ounce that is air dried...how much would it have weighed if it was water dried?

Ummm what? Weight is generally determined by the water content and for most but that's going to be the same no matter how you dry it out. Curing doesn't really dry buds anymore I don't think unless they weren't properly dried in the first place, it just develops the flavor and high. I suppose they could potentially lose a fraction of their weight over a long time of curing, but they'll deffinately be worth more if they're cured properly as opposed to wet bud.

Curing just re-distributes the moisture in your buds and give the chlorophyll more time to break down. All for better smoke

ok, so it doesnt really affect the weight then? cuz i was reading on another thread that water curing buds will decrease the overall weight...but if not than thats great!

If it does it's negligible. It'd have to be really wet bud to make a noticeable difference.

sweet...thanks!

I think the previous posters were incorrect.
When I have water cured, I have noticed appx. %10 loos of weight compared to air cure.

I have been told this is due primarily to the loss of water-soluable chemicals and starches that dont completely break down as part of the air-curing process.

As a result, the dried buds after water cure are more potent because due to the proportionate loss of water-soluble weight, and the non-loss of non-soluble chemicals, the end result contains a higher THC/Cannabinoid to non-psychoactive material ratio.

sarah22 said:

so i've read that water curing will reduce the weight of your buds. does anyone know approx how much reduction there is? maybe say for example an ounce that is air dried...how much would it have weighed if it was water dried?

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I found this on the FAQ for you, hope it helps:

Dry weight using air cure usually returns about 25% of the freshly cut bud weight. That means if you had 10 grams of freshly cut plant, you would get about 2.5 grams dry.

Water cure, on the other hand, returns about 15% from wet to dry. In our 10 gram example, that would be about 1.5 grams.

So why is there less weight using water, but more potency?
THC is not water soluble. When the buds are underwater, they are protected from environmental conditions such as humidity, over exposure to air, temperature, and light. This consistent state is something not easily achieved through the traditional air cure, which can be prone to a harsher smoke with decreased potency if everything isn't just so.
Water cure enables the removal of undesirable elements from your bud while retaining potency.

I've had pretty good luck with the water curing. It definitely makes for a milder smoke.

how you doit?

do you just store it under water before you dry?

Oneton said:

do you just store it under water before you dry?

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That is the general idea, click on the GrowFAQ or cut and paste the link I gave earlier and it will give you pretty detailed info on how and why to do it.

ooops, I was having a problem putting the link in the last post I did:

GROWFAQ

yeah got it looks interesting

whats does water cureing benift ?

massmurda420 said:

whats does water cureing benift ?

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this is from the GROWFAQ


Introduction - What is the water cure? Why would I want to do it?
The water cure has only recently come to light as a widely accepted form of curing. Water curing uses osmosis to flush out the chemicals, chlorophyl, pesticides, pests, and anything else you would rather not be smoking. The water cure is also very fast (about 7 days) with optimal quality (as compared to 30 days air curing), and as well does not stink like an air cure does. Water-cured buds are also more potent than air-cured (however there is proportional weight loss to potency increase).

THC is not water soluable, and the bud is protected from air/light, enabling potency to be maintained at it's highest levels, while the nasty chemicals are flushed out. Some growers report being able to add nutes all the way up to their harvest date because the water cure takes care of the built up chemicals.

Because of its speed, stealth and clean taste, water cure is very inviting to most non-commercial growers. The commercial grower might not be attracted to the water cure, as the weight of the bud is diminished.
Water cure can also be attractive to those smoking/cooking with suspect cannabis (schwag), moldy bud, pest infested bud, unflushed bud, etc.
How will my bud taste/smoke/smell/look?

Properly water-cured buds (submerged for 7 days and properly dried) will have a clean, thick taste when smoked, as well as being more potent than air-cured buds. This is one of the major advantages to the water cure; a quick drying process that retains potency and has a clean taste and flavor.
Smoking reports vary, however most people agree that water curing provides a very clean, smooth taste. Those with hashier, sandlewood/piney and harsher strains will find this method enjoyable for the clean, thick flavor without the edge (like a fine whisky).

However, those with frutier tasting strains have mixed results. They report the smoke is almost too smooth - much of the fruity/citrussy flavor removed.
The smell of the bud is greatly diminished, which many believe is one of the positive side-effects of water curing. Some also report a diminished smell in the smoke itself.

Water-cured buds tend to look more earthy and dark in tone. Some say the bag appeal is decreased, however proper care while water-curing can improve bag appeal.

thanks for the info...im definitely gonna water cure...it doesnt seem like u lose too much of the weight...and its not anything important anyway...sounds good to me!