Los Muertos
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Does curing increase potency or just make it taste better? Just wondering..never done this b4.
Does curing increase potency?
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smokeymcpotz
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yes and yes. great for both. cure for atleast 3weeks. gud luck
evilcloudst
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In my experiance a good cure just makes the smoke taste better and takes the harshness away. I'm not sure its ever increased potency (ive smoked before and after cures because I was impatient)
homebrewer
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Certain cannabinoids go from inactive to active during the curing period. Personally I think it's just a matter of getting your bud to the point where it's totally dry. But a slow dry definitely helps with the smoothness of the smoke and flavor.
Brimi
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But the THC was not there in the very beginning so the certain amount of THC has varied for the whole life of the plant. During curing some stuff gets broken down making even more THC - the plant kind of lives on for a while after harvest.
tsky
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http://www.a1b2c3.com/drugs/mj028.htm http://www.a1b2c3.com/drugs/mj009.htm
General info on thc, Cannabinoids ect and the 2nd link drying and curing.
the second link does say "The cure lasts a week or two. The aim of what you are doing is evenly finishing the slow dry process, so that mold will not grow when the buds are stored long term. Also, by the end of the cure, any remaining inactive THC will be converted to active THC (that increases potency)."
however in my experience it only improves smoothness and taste slightly with no noticeable difference in strength.
General info on thc, Cannabinoids ect and the 2nd link drying and curing.
the second link does say "The cure lasts a week or two. The aim of what you are doing is evenly finishing the slow dry process, so that mold will not grow when the buds are stored long term. Also, by the end of the cure, any remaining inactive THC will be converted to active THC (that increases potency)."
however in my experience it only improves smoothness and taste slightly with no noticeable difference in strength.
Brimi
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Well i'm definitely not an expert but i have read several places among them a blog for biologists discussing this. Can't remember all the fancy details, but i remember the essence: "Marijuana WILL increase potency if cured properly" I think i feel the difference. The well stored jars that have been stored for 5-6 months or so definitely never dissapoints me ;O))
