How full to fill the jars for the best cure?

[gman101]

Ok, here is a question that I cannot find a clear answer to, which is: How full should the jars be for proper curing? Or does it even matter?

Typically, after drying most of the way I place my crop into mason jars, filling them about 3/4 full. I have done this with the thought that there is more air inside the jar, and it allows for movement of the buds when I agitate the jar before daily venting. Also, the first couple of days have more time with the jars open as the moisture level balances out.

Simply stated, is it better to leave some space in the jar or fill it full, and if anyone does know or have an opinion on this I would also like to know why as well.

 

[smutpeddler]

fill it to the top. you just need to empty them out once a day for a few days and rearrange them. dont forget to burp in between.

when you open the jar, youll notice the buds will be moist again. too much moisture for too long, you could be screwed. just pay real close attention for at least the first week or two. mold can come out of nowhere if left unchecked for a day.

 

[Cyproz]

keep filling them 3/4 its fine. If you fill them full theres a greater chance of mold and moisture build up

 

[Jerry Garcia]

I agree with 3/4.

I love looking at mason jars full of buds...

 

[snail240]

Wasted space is for rooks. Just burp it and keep your eye on it. If you fill up the jar it will cure faster less room for air. If you keep half the jar empty that half is filled with air and you are not curing properly. Keeping the bud away from air is what cures it not locking them in a jar half full with air they are just drying out slower not curing.

You would have to keep it sealed twice as long to get the same smell and taste because less bud with more air=longer cure. More bud with less air=shorter cure better product.

Same goes with wine only the good companys got barrels the size of your room made of the right wood putting more product in a space with the same amount of air as you would in a little barrel at home or small company.

In other words if you could find a jar that war perfect sized to put your HOLE crop in and cure in the same container it would be better then all of the above. But if your using small jars fill them up to the top or dont but their is a science to it just like making fine wine.

 

[Green Cross]

Wasted space is for rooks. Just burp it and keep your eye on it. If you fill up the jar it will cure faster less room for air. If you keep half the jar empty that half is filled with air and you are not curing properly. Keeping the bud away from air is what cures it not locking them in a jar half full with air they are just drying out slower not curing.

You would have to keep it sealed twice as long to get the same smell and taste because less bud with more air=longer cure. More bud with less air=shorter cure better product.

Same goes with wine only the good companys got barrels the size of your room made of the right wood putting more product in a space with the same amount of air as you would in a little barrel at home or small company.

In other words if you could find a jar that war perfect sized to put your HOLE crop in and cure in the same container it would be better then all of the above. But if your using small jars fill them up to the top or dont but their is a science to it just like making fine wine.

I somewhat agree with this, but more bud = more moisture = more mold hazard.

I fill to 80% and cure in a vacuum, so air and mold aren't an issue, but I do let the herb air out, when I see moisture forming inside the jar.

 

[TheGreenBiologist]

I was always told 3/4 - 7/8 full

 

[XxNinjaxX]

I go with 3/4 full. The statement that it will cure faster if the jar is full is odd as a nice slow cure gives better smoke..

 

[snail240]

I go with 3/4 full. The statement that it will cure faster if the jar is full is odd as a nice slow cure gives better smoke..

It does cure faster but it gets better the long it sits in jars regardless of methods.

For you to make wine as good as big wine company would take 20 years it takes them 3 months and it taste better.

Its because less oxygen more product less decomposing. They use wood so they can have almost ZERO space in the berral but if it needs oxygen so it doesnt spoil it can get it from the wood.

Big jars filled to the top will smell better and taste better then a crop cured in baby food jars plane and simple.

 

[MrFishy]

I fill mine to probably 9/10ths, but have all the time in the world to keep an eye on things. If not, I'd likely do 7/8ths.

 

[gman101]

Wasted space is for rooks. Just burp it and keep your eye on it. If you fill up the jar it will cure faster less room for air. If you keep half the jar empty that half is filled with air and you are not curing properly. Keeping the bud away from air is what cures it not locking them in a jar half full with air they are just drying out slower not curing.

You would have to keep it sealed twice as long to get the same smell and taste because less bud with more air=longer cure. More bud with less air=shorter cure better product.

Same goes with wine only the good companys got barrels the size of your room made of the right wood putting more product in a space with the same amount of air as you would in a little barrel at home or small company.

In other words if you could find a jar that war perfect sized to put your HOLE crop in and cure in the same container it would be better then all of the above. But if your using small jars fill them up to the top or dont but their is a science to it just like making fine wine.

This is exactly what I wanted to hear... Cool. I only grow a little for personal stash, and unfortunately this year had to harvest early (SUCKS!), but space is a premium to get it into a dozen 1qt mason jars.

Thanks for the input to all!

 

[gman101]

I somewhat agree with this, but more bud = more moisture = more mold hazard.

I fill to 80% and cure in a vacuum, so air and mold aren't an issue, but I do let the herb air out, when I see moisture forming inside the jar.

Hazard noted... Thanks! My usual challenge is to keep it from drying too fast cause it be hot and dry here most of the time.

 

[snail240]

Check every six hours and you wont get mold. Stoned people usually get mold the only jar they have been checkin on is the one they are smokin out of LOL. Happens to the best of us but it didnt have to do with how full the jar was. Had to do with how full they where.

 

[CrackerJax]

If your herb is properly dried....mold won't be an issue. I do not agree with emptying the buds out and repacking them. Every time you touch or disturb the herb....trichs come off. Burping is all that is required.

Don't disturb the herb.

 

[dankillerbs]

"If your herb is properly dried....mold won't be an issue. I do not agree with emptying the buds out and repacking them. Every time you touch or disturb the herb....trichs come off. Burping is all that is required. Don't disturb the herb."

I agree with this guy... If you are drying them to the point that the stems snap before putting them in jars you will be fine with just opening your jars once a day... Just make sure they are dry enough before you jar and there is no problems...

 

[nellyatcha]

Ok, here is a question that I cannot find a clear answer to, which is: How full should the jars be for proper curing? Or does it even matter?

Typically, after drying most of the way I place my crop into mason jars, filling them about 3/4 full. I have done this with the thought that there is more air inside the jar, and it allows for movement of the buds when I agitate the jar before daily venting. Also, the first couple of days have more time with the jars open as the moisture level balances out.

Simply stated, is it better to leave some space in the jar or fill it full, and if anyone does know or have an opinion on this I would also like to know why as well.

half way and not jam packed either they need to breathe

 

[bulletproofhoodies]

i have a question about this topic. most people say you should cure for 2 weeks but you can go as long as 2 months. and the longer the cure the better right? other than burping and checking for mold is there any reason to even take the buds out of the jar?

 

[CrackerJax]

No..... you don't ever have to take them out of the jars after they are cured. If you want to keep the weed for an extended period.... seal the jar and slip it in the freezer. Personally I like to cure at least 3 to 4 weeks.....

 

[MrFishy]

No real reason, until you're ready for a buzz. (Once you reach that "can't mold" stage.)

Cool, dark storage works for me. (Root cellar)

I do suck any remaining air from finished product w/this sealer

 

[bulletproofhoodies]

much obliged c-jax