in all honesty, in my novice 3 years of growing. i find drying and curing to be one of the most important stages. information for it is still straight forward and simple, but it seems to be more difficult than its potrayed to be. I personally have not found a medium, i have cured buds that almost snap but do not, and it was too moist. ive always stated curing buds that are too dry.
regardless, i can never seem to get that punget, sweet, fruity, delicious smell that comes off the plant fresh. mine always seems to turn into a chlorophyll leaf lawn clipping smell. good luck let me know what works for you.
im attempting to set up different drying spots in my house to see what works the best.