Drying... Exhaust on or off?

**McGruppsMonsters** · 02-26-2007, 10:14 PM

Just finishing up my first run through, and things look wonderful. I am in the procces of cutting all the plants down, a very exciting and beautiful experience to be a part of. I grew 29 Sour Diesel plants, and I am starting to dry them. I am drying in the room the herb was grown in... it's dark, has a dehumidifier running to keep the r/h at around 50% and the temps are hovering at 65-68. I will also have an oscilating fan kept about five feet away from the first row of plants hung from rope. Should I leave my exhaust on during this proccess? I have a six inch Vortex, and also have a fan dimmer...so I can dim the fan as well. Curious what you guys think. I know that good ventilation is the key to preventing mold, and keeping a good r/h of course, but I am curious if drawing new air into the room is as beneficial as having an osilating fan? If I recall corrently, you dont want a fan pushing air directly onto your plants while they dry as it will speed the proccess up too much. Any experiences are highly appreciated. Cheers!

**Vote 2 Legalize Marijuana** · 02-26-2007, 11:19 PM

Sounds nice! I would just use the dehumidifer on a low setting if it has that ability. Maybe a small fan on a very low setting as well, but prob. not really needed.

**btt** · 02-26-2007, 11:52 PM

What about running the exhaust for the grow room? ie CPU fan running off 12V.

**McGruppsMonsters** · 02-27-2007, 12:20 AM

What do you mean? Should I only have a very small amount of exhaust on right now? I have the exhaust fan at 3/4 strength pulling air out of the room and replacing it with air from outside the room. I then have an osilating fan about four feet from the plants on "breeze" mode which rotates from low to medieum at times. Is this too much ventilation...is that what you mean? Thanks in advance.

**TillthedayiDIE420** · 02-27-2007, 03:36 AM

naw its not to much ventilation as long as the humidity is low and the lights are off ur good.

**McGruppsMonsters** · 02-27-2007, 11:03 AM

Sweet, yeah my lights are definitely off and I have a fan about four feet away from the plants on low. Should be good. I figure this process will take like 3-4 days depending. Sorry to post such an obvious question, I have worked so hard on my grow, done loads of research every step of the way..and then someone on the another board I'm on (who seems to know his shit) said having the ventilation on is a terrible idea. I think he may not know exactly what hes talking about on this one.

**btt** · 02-27-2007, 11:10 AM

I would keep the ventilation on, but not have a fan blowing on them. A fan blowing on them will dry them too fast. I think ventilation is key to keep out mold.

**Garden Knowm** · 02-27-2007, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by btt

I would keep the ventilation on, but not have a fan blowing on them. A fan blowing on them will dry them too fast. I think ventilation is key to keep out mold.

**EmaSe** · 02-27-2007, 03:28 PM

would it hurt to put some sort of dessicants in the room? or will it speed the process too much..

**Garden Knowm** · 02-27-2007, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by EmaSe

would it hurt to put some sort of dessicants in the room? or will it speed the process too much..

hmmm.. i have never heard of anybody doing that... sounds like a good idea.. I just bought some for my camera case.. I shoot a lot in humid countries...

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