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What % of the original wet weight of my buds should be lost before I put them into jars?

A few of the smaller buds are crispy on the outside and have a spongy texture after 4 1/2 days hanging so i jar'ed those today.

What should I do with the really large buds (these are decently dense as well)? They have lost about 2/3 of their original wet-weight, should I wait until they hit about 25% of their original weight? Or should I just go by feel (its harder than my last few grows as these are far and away the densest buds I've gotten).

I really want to preserve and maximize the smell and bag appeal while avoiding mold etc.

Perhaps an extended stay in the jar with multiple openings for a few weeks should do the trick before they're sealed up long term?
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I can tell you what I do.

I hang for about 4 or 5 days. untill they feel like your small ones did. crispy yet a little spongy. Then I put them in jars for 2 days. Then I remove them and put them in large paper bags. fold them up and sit for 2 or 3 days. Then back in jars to cure.

It may sound like a bit of a hassel but I store long term and want them fresh.
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I can tell you what I do.

I hang for about 4 or 5 days. untill they feel like your small ones did. crispy yet a little spongy. Then I put them in jars for 2 days. Then I remove them and put them in large paper bags. fold them up and sit for 2 or 3 days. Then back in jars to cure.

It may sound like a bit of a hassel but I store long term and want them fresh.
This is the same method i recently used. Works like a charm
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I can tell you what I do.

I hang for about 4 or 5 days. untill they feel like your small ones did. crispy yet a little spongy. Then I put them in jars for 2 days. Then I remove them and put them in large paper bags. fold them up and sit for 2 or 3 days. Then back in jars to cure.

It may sound like a bit of a hassel but I store long term and want them fresh.
Sounds like a plan! Will execute this tonight.

+rep for both you guys for responding with both a protocol and anecdotal evidence. tremendous.
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cruzer, do you burp the jars for those 2-3 days? or just seal 'em up and put them in the dark...
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cruzer, do you burp the jars for those 2-3 days? or just seal 'em up and put them in the dark...

I seal them up and toss them in the fridge.
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