Drying temps??

[H2L]

Like the title says.....what's the proper drying temps if you were dry outdoors?

Thanks. ;)

[Bram]

As cool a spot as possible, with as low humidity as possible. Or you could just wrap in paper towel and dry in the fridge instead of outside. Aren't you worried about someone walking by and smelling your crop and smoking it all?

[capt carnuba]

Humidity and Stagnancy are always the culprits. You either need something to wick moisture or a constant source of indirect airflow. Direct airflow causes too much crispiness.

[capt carnuba]

oops. otherwise, temperature really isn't that much of a factor, barring extremes deviated from the normal fall temps.

[H2L]

Thanks guys!!

I'll like to know more about drying in the fridge.....care to elaborate?

Much love.

[H2L]

Oh...btw..... I don't dry outside but in a 3 seasons porch....it stays pretty much the same temps as outside.

[capt carnuba]

Hey H2l, then trim the fan leaves and any overhangers on the budsites. Hang the plant in it's entirety, make sure there is little overlap in plant materials and the room is fairly dark with a moderate indirect air flow. After three days place buds in brown paper, non wax treated bags, for breathability, with a layer of rice on the bottom to wick moisture. Keep the bags open and away from light/heat. 5 days later you should have nice bouncy buds. The freezer pushes the moisture from the buds/leaves by forcing the plant cells to tighten. This expels moisture in the same way you get freezer burn. However, I'm not sure if the bursting of the plant cells, due to ice being formed within the cells,causes degradation of the thc. I prefer to put already dried shiva in the freezer.

[H2L]

Thanks a lot Capt!!

I will try the bag method next time!!

[Bram]

Like I said you wrap it in paper towel and place it in the back of the FRIDGE for about 3 weeks or so. If you use rice to speed up the drying process make sure it DOES NOT TOUCH the buds as it will transfer whatever dust is on the rice onto the buds. When using rice to dry, I usually just take the buds and put them in a paper bag. Then I put the paperbag in a big glass jar full of rice.

[capt carnuba]

yummm, rice pudding. thanks fer the heads up.

[Bram]

The rice has a real FUNKY smell to it afterwards too:hmm:

[Stevus]

You should try smoking the rice...

[capt carnuba]

ummmmm, rice puffs.

[muggles]

Guys, IMHO glass jars are an absolute necessity and vacuum sealed the bud will last a very long time once properly cured.

Stay safe and watch your six!
Muggles :pipe:

[c-ray]

a friend once showed me how to fill a jar of buds with co2, then seal tight, for some real long term storage

[muggles]

C-ray~ Never heard of that, but, it definitely makes food for thought. I wonder what the affect would be on the taste?

Without CO2 I have had jars 5 years old and the bud was excellent. But, I do go over the jars and reseal them every 3 months in the case of miniscule leaks. Maybe I should write up a thread.

H2L~ I apologize bro, I didn't mean to hijack your thread my friend. I think I would try and dry indoors if you possibly can where you can control your conditions. If humidity is a problem, more air will cure it. Keep in mind, the slower the cure, the better the product.

Stay safe and watch your six!
Muggles :pipe:

[Elohim is plural]

...you can make co2 with baking soda and vinegar...

...it is the safest way to store long term...

...concernig drying...dark, lots of wind, lowest humidity you can make with the least amount of heat...hanging is better than screen method...
EIP