Will it be possible for LP's to Store mass Qty's of MMJ

johny sunset

johny sunset

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c ray said:
properly grown it should not need any cure.
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Really ? You don't find un cured buds to be super harsh and chlorophyllie when smoked ? I don't think there's any denying that curing buds dramatically improves pretty much all aspects of consumption when smoking or vaping.

Unless you like that harsh green taste that is.
 
nsbudca

nsbudca

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johny sunset said:
For sure. 6 months to a year is not unheard of. When I grew the tastiest buds would be in the last few jars I went through....and that be close to a year.
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I've always found the longer the cure, the better.

I've stored in glass, air tight jars for over a year and it seemed to be better. It wasn't over dried or anything. And it was so saturated in its own terps that it was delicious.

I don't know how it would fair in plastic buckets though. Only ever cured in glass, I think most people can agree that glass is the way to go.
 
nsbudca

nsbudca

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c ray said:
properly grown it should not need any cure.
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I find it odd that someone with your level of experience would make that statement.

I mean, do you need to cure? Technically not. But any pot I've seen from wet to bad tasting is usually a lot better after some time in a jar.
 
TheRealDman

TheRealDman

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johny sunset said:
Really ? You don't find un cured buds to be super harsh and chlorophyllie when smoked ? I don't think there's any denying that curing buds dramatically improves pretty much all aspects of consumption when smoking or vaping.

Unless you like that harsh green taste that is.
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It's all about proper flushing before harvest! ;)
Curing will not aid in the quality, if the plant was not properly flushed to remove excess Clorophyl before harvest.
 
johny sunset

johny sunset

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nsbudca said:
I've always found the longer the cure, the better.

I've stored in glass, air tight jars for over a year and it seemed to be better. It wasn't over dried or anything. And it was so saturated in its own terps that it was delicious.

I don't know how it would fair in plastic buckets though. Only ever cured in glass, I think most people can agree that glass is the way to go.
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Exactly What I tend to think.... Basically what's happing when you cure is the The metabolism of the plants compounds and inert materials from the buds which In turn increase the concentration of the cannabinoids, making it more potent.
 
johny sunset

johny sunset

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TheRealDman said:
Curing does not increase potency. Curing can improve flavours/aroma yes...potency, no.
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I'm not saying the pot is getting stronger. I'm saying the concentration of cannabinoids will increase compared to un cured bud. because when all the sugars, starches, nitrates and minerals evaporate during the cure. The cannabinoids concentration will stay basically the same......so G for G you would have less bullshit but the same amount of cannabinoids in the buds.

And you also have to consider the conversion of CBG to THC that happens while curing too.
 
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TheRealDman

TheRealDman

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johny sunset said:
I'm not saying the pot is getting stronger. I'm saying the concentration of cannabinoids will increase compared to un cured bud. because when all the sugars, starches, nitrates and minerals evaporate during the cure. The cannabinoids concentration will stay basically the same......so G for G you would have less bullshit but the same amount of cannabinoids in the buds.
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I'm pretty sure the CBD profile is hardwired into the genetics?!?! A cure is not going to increase or decrease CBD or THC levels. IME...curing only preserves (for a limited time) what you put in the jar.
 
c ray

c ray

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johny sunset said:
I'm not saying the pot is getting stronger. I'm saying the concentration of cannabinoids will increase compared to un cured bud. because when all the sugars, starches, nitrates and minerals evaporate during the cure. The cannabinoids concentration will stay basically the same......so G for G you would have less bullshit and more cannabinoids in the buds.
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most folks ime (99+%) do not let their plants go long enough. I just cut down some island king, purple indica, BC special kush and forum cookies @ 12 wks. most folks cut those @ 8 or 9 weeks. a week hang in a dark cool room with a bit of air flow and they smoke as smooth as a baby's bum. nutrition makes a huge difference too. feeding the plant enough and not too much. feeding the plant appropriately is key. most growers are yield oriented. for myself my main goal is a superb smoke. if it's harsh is not really medicine imho. we're not growing Buckley's.
 
johny sunset

johny sunset

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TheRealDman said:
I'm pretty sure the CBD profile is hardwired into the genetics?!?! A cure is not going to increase or decrease CBD or THC levels. IME...curing only preserves (for a limited time) what you put in the jar.
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I didn't mention cbd. But I think like all cannabinoids cbd can convert into another....like THC will convert to CBN after An excessively prolonged time or CBG to THC.
 
torontoke

torontoke

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Curing is for storing things while trying to preserve the product.
Cigar aficionados use humidors to keep cigars perfect for as long as possible. Not be better cigars.
Outdoor growers that only get one harvest a year are the only people that really "need" to cure, so the winter smoke isn't lp dust by mid winter.
And my opinion on flushing is different from most so I won't even touch that.
 
itsmehigh

itsmehigh

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c ray said:
I disagree 100%. monoterpenes don't lie lol. I could write for days on why I think this statement is false.
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I've got time......to listen to your opinion.

My opinion from growing for decades and 1000's of harvest, is that over time some characteristics of cannabis can be enhanced with a cure.

Itsme.
 
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