Drying/curing

TheLastNugg20 · Jan 2, 2022

So I’ve heard a lot of different curing methods, and I want to know what works for y’all? After experimenting with different humidity levels I’ve come to get the best results with a lower Rh. And I also have a few friends that have experienced the same, so I want to know what are your desired humidity level in your dry room. I’ve even heard of humidity levels being around 15% and coming out amazing so want to hear others opinions and views of your ideal dry room and the all around end result you’re looking for as far as quality

Herb & Suds · Jan 2, 2022

TheLastNugg20 said:
So I’ve heard a lot of different curing methods, and I want to know what works for y’all? After experimenting with different humidity levels I’ve come to get the best results with a lower Rh. And I also have a few friends that have experienced the same, so I want to know what are your desired humidity level in your dry room. I’ve even heard of humidity levels being around 15% and coming out amazing so want to hear others opinions and views of your ideal dry room and the all around end result you’re looking for as far as quality

At 15 % it must dry in two days :shock:

never even tried that low
My room is adjustable and I do best at 52-57% 65f
fast drying isn’t something I do

Hairybuds · Jan 2, 2022

Chlorophyll’s half life is 2 days, so at 2 days it would be 50%, 4 days 25%, 6 days 12.5%, 8 days 6%.

TheLastNugg20 · Jan 2, 2022

Herb & Suds said:
At 15 % it must dry in two days

never even tried that low
My room is adjustable and I do best at 52-57% 65f
fast drying isn’t something I do

Hmm okay I think I originally started drying around the 45-55% for one grow and it was by far the best cure I’ve ever experienced so far, I just recently tried drying with a humidity of around 55-62% and it took a lot longer to dry and the quality wasn’t as impressive as the previous humidity I had drying in the grow tent. So when I heard “it should be around 15%” I def thought I should get more options before dropping that low

Lordhooha · Jan 2, 2022

TheLastNugg20 said:
Hmm okay I think I originally started drying around the 45-55% for one grow and it was by far the best cure I’ve ever experienced so far, I just recently tried drying with a humidity of around 55-62% and it took a lot longer to dry and the quality wasn’t as impressive as the previous humidity I had drying in the grow tent. So when I heard “it should be around 15%” I def thought I should get more options before dropping that low

I shoot for 14 days of pure drying goodness. 60-65 degrees and 60% rh. 14 days has proven to do quite well smell and taste. Always ensure you're pulling when they're fully ready and you should be good.

TheLastNugg20 · Jan 2, 2022

Hairybuds said:
Chlorophyll’s half life is 2 days, so at 2 days it would be 50%, 4 days 25%, 6 days 12.5%, 8 days 6%.

Are these percentages the Rh of what the dry room should be for each day or are you saying this is how the

TheLastNugg20 said:
Hmm okay I think I originally started drying around the 45-55% for one grow and it was by far the best cure I’ve ever experienced so far, I just recently tried drying with a humidity of around 55-62% and it took a lot longer to dry and the quality wasn’t as impressive as the previous humidity I had drying in the grow tent. So when I heard “it should be around 15%” I def thought I should get more options before dropping that low

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A.k.a · Jan 2, 2022

I have right around 15% rh usually. It is not good for drying buds. Three days and they’ll be over dry.

TheLastNugg20 · Jan 2, 2022

Lordhooha said:
I shoot for 14 days of pure drying goodness. 60-65 degrees and 60% rh. 14 days has proven to do quite well smell and taste. Always ensure you're pulling when they're fully ready and you should be good.

How many fans do you usually have running ?

TheLastNugg20 · Jan 2, 2022

A.k.a said:
I have right around 15% rh usually. It is not good for drying buds. Three days and they’ll be over dry.

Okay gotcha definitely appreciate the information, I’m really on the hunt to find the most optimal drying environment

Lordhooha · Jan 2, 2022

TheLastNugg20 said:
How many fans do you usually have running ?

In my big drying room I use (2) 4 " ac infinity inline fans coupled with 2 mini splits. At home I just exhaust the area using an inline fan.

Hairybuds · Jan 2, 2022

TheLastNugg20 said:
Are these percentages the Rh of what the dry room should be for each day or are you saying this is how the

more opinions**

No it’s the % of chlorophyll left, the thing your trying to reduce for a better cure

xtsho · Jan 2, 2022

Hairybuds said:
Chlorophyll’s half life is 2 days, so at 2 days it would be 50%, 4 days 25%, 6 days 12.5%, 8 days 6%.

What are you talking about and where did you come up with those numbers? That's not how it works at all.

PeatPhreak · Jan 2, 2022

With 55%-60% humidity and airflow set to 2 on an AC Infinity fan, I can usually put it in containers on day 6 or 7 and end up with somewhere around 60-65% bud humidity that doesn't need much burping.

Long dries are no different than a shorter dry after curing because the dry and the cure are basically the same thing. So I would rather stop the hanging dry phase a little early than too late. If you stop the dry too late, the extended cure doesn't happen.

Hairybuds · Jan 2, 2022

xtsho said:
What are you talking about and where did you come up with those numbers? That's not how it works at all.

I pulled them out of thin air, good for a laugh

Billy the Mountain · Jan 2, 2022

Bro-science is radioactive

natureboygrower · Jan 2, 2022

I'm moving away from curing and burping jars. Still shooting for as close to 60/60 drying temp/humidity as i can but no longer jarring up +60% buds. 58% then into the jars.

TheLastNugg20 · Jan 2, 2022

xtsho said:
What are you talking about and where did you come up with those numbers? That's not how it works at all.

I can’t lie he did have me confused I understand curing process is to get rid of the chlorophyll that’s in the flower but i

TheLastNugg20 said:
So I’ve heard a lot of different curing methods, and I want to know what works for y’all? After experimenting with different humidity levels I’ve come to get the best results with a lower Rh. And I also have a few friends that have experienced the same, so I want to know what are your desired humidity level in your dry room. I’ve even heard of humidity levels being around 15% and coming out amazing so want to hear others opinions and views of your ideal dry room and the all around end result you’re looking for as far as quality

TheLastNugg20 · Jan 2, 2022

This is part of what struck the question, I needed more thoughts.

xtsho · Jan 2, 2022

Hairybuds said:
I pulled them out of thin air, good for a laugh

Well you got me. I didn't pick up on the sarcasm. With all the stuff people post it's hard to tell sometimes.

TheLastNugg20 · Jan 2, 2022

Lordhooha said:
In my big drying room I use (2) 4 " ac infinity inline fans coupled with 2 mini splits. At home I just exhaust the area using an inline fan.

Gotcha Appreciate the info

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