Should buds be harsh two weeks after being chopped?

Logan Burke

Logan Burke

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I chopped my second crop about 2 weeks ago. After maticulously researching it, I began the process of drying. After hanging upside down for between 5 to 7 days, they felt ready to be jarred. They have now been curing in jars for about a week now, however, I just tried some from different jars and they all seem to leave a slight harsh burning sensation in my throat. Is this simply because I am so early in the curing process, and will likely get better or go away after a full 3-4 weeks, or is this harshness set in stone? I've placed a hydrometer in some jars, the lowest RH was at 54-56%, and the highest was at 58-62% after sitting enclosed in the jar for 12 hours or so. Any help is appreciated!
P.S.- It doesn't smell or taste funny; Nothing unusual except for some harshness.
 
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Logan Burke

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Boy is that a relief to hear! I was so confused because it smells and taste so great, just that lingering burn in my throat after blowing out the smoke. I thank you for your time and help Budzbuddha, happy growing!
 
Logan Burke

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I bought some boveda 62% RH packs to try and get the RH back up. From what I've read, while curing does keep happening, it is slowed down tremendously in the 55% to 60% area. Anyone care to chime in on this, I know my RH is too low, I guess I'm just curious if all hope is lost or, even if ever-so-slowly, curing continues to happen?...Thanks for all of your feedback everyone! Also, is it possible to dry weed too fast but still have it smell amazing? Mine smells fantastic.
 
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Logan Burke

Logan Burke

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My lowest reading at 54% went up to 57-58% after a full 24hrs, I jumped the gun a bit on that reading! I couldn't find anything anywhere that curing stops below 60% or 63%, only that it stops at 55% and below. According to everything I've read, it only happens at a much slower rate when you're as low as the 56-60% range. https://www.growweedeasy.com/drying-curing seems to have pretty accurate information that nearly all other sources agree with, even SimonD. I tried my smoke again after almost a week of waiting, and it is definitely smoother than just 7 days ago...same strain and same jar that was initially fairly harsh at 58% RH. Idk what's right and wrong, I just know this is the info I've found and results I've had. Have a good day everyone, and thank you so very much for your time!
 
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Logan Burke said:
My lowest reading at 54% went up to 57-58% after a full 24hrs, I jumped the gun a bit on that reading! I couldn't find anything anywhere that curing stops below 60% or 63%, only that it stops at 55% and below. According to everything I've read, it only happens at a much slower rate when you're as low as the 56-60% range. https://www.growweedeasy.com/drying-curing seems to have pretty accurate information that nearly all other sources agree with, even SimonD. I tried my smoke again after almost a week of waiting, and it is definitely smoother than just 7 days ago...same strain and same jar that was initially fairly harsh at 58% RH. Idk what's right and wrong, I just know this is the info I've found and results I've had. Have a good day everyone, and thank you so very much for your time!
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Weeds like wine gets better with age
 
stnr420

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Logan Burke said:
I chopped my second crop about 2 weeks ago. After maticulously researching it, I began the process of drying. After hanging upside down for between 5 to 7 days, they felt ready to be jarred. They have now been curing in jars for about a week now, however, I just tried some from different jars and they all seem to leave a slight harsh burning sensation in my throat. Is this simply because I am so early in the curing process, and will likely get better or go away after a full 3-4 weeks, or is this harshness set in stone? I've placed a hydrometer in some jars, the lowest RH was at 54-56%, and the highest was at 58-62% after sitting enclosed in the jar for 12 hours or so. Any help is appreciated!
P.S.- It doesn't smell or taste funny; Nothing unusual except for some harshness.
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Did u leach or feed till the end? Im guessing fed till the end
 
Logan Burke

Logan Burke

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stnr420 said:
Did u leach or feed till the end? Im guessing fed till the end
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No, I leached for the last 7-12 days in DWC with straight RO...and I must've gotten lucky in that it didn't drop another few %, it has gotten quite a bit smoother although I can tell that it could've been cured far better.
 
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