Drying and curing in the humid NW...

sikkinixx

Active Member
Hello my fellow Washington patients, as we are all aware by now: summer is over. Which means we can look forward to Rh above 65% for the next 6 months. So I have found that my buds will not get bellow about 66% in curing without the aid of technology during the drying and curing process (fans, dehumidifiers, Boveda packs, ect.). So getting to 62% has proven to be a much more complicated thing then simply burbling my jars.
I would like to start a thread to talk about the tricks and tips you all use to get a good cure, even in inhospitable environments. I am always trying to improve my curing as it is the equivalent to mastering music; really hard and super important.
I'm excited to hear what you all have to say.
 

sikkinixx

Active Member
I'll get it started. So I found using a fan while drying to be a very BAD idea because it seems to turn the buds a very unappealing brownish, green. However, I have been using a small dehumidifier during the drying process and it's been working out great. The buds seem much more green and "shiny" then before.
As for curing I have been using a special cabinet I customized with an even smaller dehumidifier and an exhaust fan so I can really suck the humidity out while burping. With out these steps I have found that the Rh in my own house brings the humidity of the buds back to 66% almost every time! even if I got it holding lower before.
 

Mr John

Active Member
I plan on buying a dehumidifier to use during the growing and I just ordered these to try out during the curing process. An article I read suggested the 62% pack as best for curing and storage.
[h=1]Boveda Medium (8 Gram) Humidipak 62% 10 Pack[/h]
 

colonuggs

Well-Known Member
in Washington just leave the entire plant on a hanger in a dark area like a basement or gargage.

mine hangs for 3-4 weeks (air cure) 60-65 *F 60% RH and is still not bone dry but smells and tastes dank dank dank

That's all proper curing does is improve on taste and smell
 
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