help drying my buds

corbin5754

corbin5754

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Ok my plants will be ready for harvest in a couple weeks and I'd like to be ready when the time comes I'll be drying my buds in my spare bathroom.
Temp will be @70° and right now the humidity is at 63% is this ok or do I need to make it lower my hvac system does have a generalAire system that can control humidity and also has a dial but not sure how to use it. 20140823_103103.jpgI will try moving dial down to lower part see if that helps bring it down some. Any suggestions???
 
sikkinixx

sikkinixx

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I put a small bathroom type dehumidifier in when I dry, but on a 12/12 cycle. I find constant dehumidifier makes the outside get to crisp.
 
corbin5754

corbin5754

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Would the exhaust fan help if I kept it on in the bathroom. I'll look into getting a small dehumidifier.
 
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jonnynobody

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corbin5754 said:
Ok my plants will be ready for harvest in a couple weeks and I'd like to be ready when the time comes I'll be drying my buds in my spare bathroom.
Temp will be @70° and right now the humidity is at 63% is this ok or do I need to make it lower my hvac system does have a generalAire system that can control humidity and also has a dial but not sure how to use it. View attachment 3236019I will try moving dial down to lower part see if that helps bring it down some. Any suggestions???
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You will need a dehumidifier or you'll be drying for 10 days and you will also risk mold growth. I got my dehumidifier locally from a craigs list ad for $100 and it works like a charm. Brand new, they're about $200-220.

They are a must for any grower though. You can also run your air conditioning in your home to reduce the humidity if you can't afford a dehumidifier. Just keep the air moving and keep the air fresh. That will prevent the formation of mold. If you have to dry for an extended period of time due to your humidity, you'll at least have some smooth smoke when it's all said and done. The slower the dry, the better the smoke.
 
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jonnynobody

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corbin5754 said:
Would the exhaust fan help if I kept it on in the bathroom. I'll look into getting a small dehumidifier.
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Yes, the extraction of air from the bathroom via the vent exhausting air through the attic or roof vent will create negative pressure in the bathroom drawing fresh air in from the rest of your home. That is an excellent idea to maintain good airflow, but you must be drawing in fresh air. The door should not be closed or you will seriously risk mold growth by restricting the exhaust fan's ability to draw in fresh air, thereby creating stagnate humid air which is an ideal condition for growing mold on vegetable matter.
 
corbin5754

corbin5754

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Is it normal for humidity to be in the 60% range inside home with the ac on. I'm trying to figure out this thing that's connected to my furnace that is supposed to control desired humidity. Is has a know that you can turn summer winter and that knob that's in the picture.
 
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jonnynobody

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corbin5754 said:
Is it normal for humidity to be in the 60% range inside home with the ac on. I'm trying to figure out this thing that's connected to my furnace that is supposed to control desired humidity. Is has a know that you can turn summer winter and that knob that's in the picture.
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Ya, it just depends on how much humidity is in the air outside. If you've had a lot of rain or are in a part of the country that naturally has high humidity such as florida or missouri, humidity is a constant battle.

My humidity is about 55% in my home with my a/c running non stop because the humidity outside is so dam high, but in my grow room with my dehumidifier it's a beautiful 41%, but sometimes it will go as low as 38%. If you don't control that humidity, mold will be your new best friend.

In the winter in my state, it's pretty easy because it's so dry and humidity is naturally very low in most cold climates during winter. I can barely get the humidity above 30% sometimes, but you work with what ya got.
 
corbin5754

corbin5754

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Cool I'll get a small dehumidifier to bring it down a little bit. I'll be drying my buds inside a shower stall, bathroom has a window so I will be covering it also covering the shower stall with the gap up top so it will be dark enough. Should I put the dehumidifier in with the buds or will it be OK right outside the stall like on top of the toilet.
 
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jonnynobody

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corbin5754 said:
Cool I'll get a small dehumidifier to bring it down a little bit. I'll be drying my buds inside a shower stall, bathroom has a window so I will be covering it also covering the shower stall with the gap up top so it will be dark enough. Should I put the dehumidifier in with the buds or will it be OK right outside the stall like on top of the toilet.
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Generally speaking, you'd want to place the humidifier either in the same room (on low probably, don't want to dry the nugs too fast or your smoke will be harsh. 25-40% Humidity is the target. Don't put any direct fan or the exhaust of the dehumidifier facing the nugs either. Air movement in the room itself is good because you don't want stagnate air, but no direct line of fire on the drying buds.


theking2202004 said:
I use a uhaul wardrobe box large. And put a PC fan in it to kick on every 6 hours and my stuff dries in 4 days. More if it rains
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Necessity is the mother of all invention and I like your invention :)

The cardboard will naturally absorb plenty of excess moisture that is coming out from the buds thereby reducing the relative humidity in the air itself. I'd be a little shifty about not running air through that box constantly though. My nugs dry in my flower tent with an inline fan exhausting through a carbon filter pushing 400 CFM and I've never had a problem with my buds trying too fast. You just don't want rushing air directly hitting your nugs. That will cause them to get crispy and dry out too fast, locking in chlorophyll and other bullshit you do not want to smoke, but constant gentle moving air (circulatory air) is A-Okay and your drying flowers will thank you for it. It usually takes me about 4-5 days depending on what season it is and how high the relative humidity is, but I very much do like your idea.
 
corbin5754

corbin5754

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Thanks for all your help... 20140824_215006.jpgpurple haze I'm guessing 2 more weeks.
Strawberry blue I'm guessing the same.20140824_214810.jpg
 
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jonnynobody

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corbin5754 said:
Thanks for all your help... View attachment 3237703purple haze I'm guessing 2 more weeks.
Strawberry blue I'm guessing the same.View attachment 3237711
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Beautiful work there corbin. They look very dense, resinous, and healthy. How long till chop? Mine are probably a few days behind those pics right now. On those necrotic yellow leaves (just saw a few), have you noticed purple stems connected to them by chance? If so, that would indicate a cal-mag deficiency which is super easy to solve for a more flawless run on your next grow. Those buds look like some disco-days shit man. Good work!


The reason I ask about purple stems is because I had the same issue on my plant, and it wound up being a simple cal-mag deficiency, so now I just add a small amount of cal-mag every 2 weeks or so and problem solved.
 
theking2202004

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Thanks man. I live in az and the air is so dry. The card board protects them from outside air. I put the branches in, and cover top with plastic. In 4-6 days perfectly dried and ready for curing. I tried drying them in closets and could not control environment. The box just makes it easier for me to know when they are dry. Those bud pictures are very pretty.

jonnynobody said:
Generally speaking, you'd want to place the humidifier either in the same room (on low probably, don't want to dry the nugs too fast or your smoke will be harsh. 25-40% Humidity is the target. Don't put any direct fan or the exhaust of the dehumidifier facing the nugs either. Air movement in the room itself is good because you don't want stagnate air, but no direct line of fire on the drying buds.




Necessity is the mother of all invention and I like your invention :)

The cardboard will naturally absorb plenty of excess moisture that is coming out from the buds thereby reducing the relative humidity in the air itself. I'd be a little shifty about not running air through that box constantly though. My nugs dry in my flower tent with an inline fan exhausting through a carbon filter pushing 400 CFM and I've never had a problem with my buds trying too fast. You just don't want rushing air directly hitting your nugs. That will cause them to get crispy and dry out too fast, locking in chlorophyll and other bullshit you do not want to smoke, but constant gentle moving air (circulatory air) is A-Okay and your drying flowers will thank you for it. It usually takes me about 4-5 days depending on what season it is and how high the relative humidity is, but I very much do like your idea.
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hanks man
 
corbin5754

corbin5754

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I really don't know how long I have left they say there 9 weeks flower but I'm at 8 weeks and they still look like they need more time. tricomes still clear. They reason I'm wanting to get the drying down is because last yr my first grow when I dried I never got any smell out of them. I don't want to make that mistake again I ordered a small dehumidifier today by Eva - dry.
 
corbin5754

corbin5754

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And yes the fan leaf stems are purple on one of the plants I do have Cal mag but I was told some strains have that color but idk.
 
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