why glass jars, why not a plastic bag?

why is curing in glass preferred over just a bag?

any harm if i use the plastic bags, i dont have jars but i do have a glass baking pan....

thanks!

Plastic bags are filled with tiny microscopic holes, and slowly let air get to the buds. Glass jars are a much better way to go, imo they don't cost that much either.

You can cure the buds in the same containers you will use for long term storage if you use glass jars. They also don't have plastic chemicals that can leach into your bud or change the taste/smell/etc. Glass jars with proper lids and seals will also contain the smell (where the bag won't). I don't even know why you would ask that question with as many posts that you have

i cant find jars that are big enough. I have 32 oz jars and my nugz will not fit, and i dont want to cut them

kingme said:

i cant find jars that are big enough. I have 32 oz jars and my nugz will not fit, and i dont want to cut them

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If I only had this problem! No, seriously, you will be better off cutting them and using the 32oz jars. Maybe use them for the majority and the get a couple big pickle jars and clean them out for the big boys.

kingme said:

i cant find jars that are big enough. I have 32 oz jars and my nugz will not fit, and i dont want to cut them

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Get a Bucket. lyk the ones with the lids/tops on them. that'll suit u.

budlover13 said:

If I only had this problem! No, seriously, you will be better off cutting them and using the 32oz jars. Maybe use them for the majority and the get a couple big pickle jars and clean them out for the big boys.

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good idea ill look for them.

CONNISSUER said:

Get a Bucket. lyk the ones with the lids/tops on them. that'll suit u.

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what do u mean ? like a 5 gal home depot bucket? i have tops that weight 82 grams wet

kingme said:

good idea ill look for them.

what do u mean ? like a 5 gal home depot bucket? i have tops that weight 82 grams wet

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Holy crap! If you have very many of those you may want to contact Lawrence/Livermoore Labrotories and see if you can borrow their vacuum chamber for awhile.

A buddy went to Michaels and got a bunch of the old-fashioned jars that are hinged and have rubber seals. The seals are replaceable and the jars will EASILY hold a bud the length of your lower leg. They weren't cheap, but he's used them for over 6 years and never even had to replace the seals.

yea 5 gal i think thats it. Lyk the buckets that come with paint in them, bt do not get the 1 with the paint in it; jus get a clean empty 1. yea dont worry hw much ur tops way wet bcause u cant smok wet tops. they're gonna way about half that wait wen they dry, maybe less..

i figured that much on the weight them being half or more.

They make "Smelly Proof" brand bags, available in 5-6 sizes at headshops. These bags let no more particulate matter out than mason jars, and they're only a couple bucks for the largest one. These will totally work for curing as long as you burp them the same, but don't use sandwich bags after all your hard work. It would really take away from its potential texture.

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so would plastic bags not work? right now i have it in this glass tubberware...with a plastic top of course and it is water tight.

i mean honestly i smoked a blunt off it already and i got torqued, i want to see the difference between now and a week from now when it is done...

i don't use mason jars anymore. found out by accident that turkey bags are the best curing method

marcu5 said:

i don't use mason jars anymore. found out by accident that turkey bags are the best curing method

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explain? what was the difference?

kingme said:

i cant find jars that are big enough. I have 32 oz jars and my nugz will not fit, and i dont want to cut them

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Check at your local grocery store/Target/Walmart?etc for the big 1/2 gallon mason jars. I get them at the local Kroger for $7.99 for a 6-pack. They each hold buds up to about 10 or 11" long and each jar comfortably holds 2+ ounces for curing/storing.

Sweet info sir, now to just be able to grow some that big! That's better than I got my quarts for!

Most ziplock bags aren't smell proof... therefore not completely (microscropically) airtight. If it's a smell proof bag I guess it would work but I say Just go with some big glass jars.

Mang44 said:

Most ziplock bags aren't smell proof... therefore not completely (microscropically) airtight. If it's a smell proof bag I guess it would work but I say Just go with some big glass jars.

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EXACTLY. The Smelly Proof bags are much cheaper than mason jars if you are near a well-stocked headshop, but jars are great to have around. Invest in a box of them and use over and over. Whatever you do though, please don't attempt to cure in regular bags. The bud will lose too much moisture too quickly, and you'll be kicking yourself for an easily avoidable mistake after the hard part's over!

no one else has mentioned this, so i thought i would.. plastic baggies are super static y, and they have a tendency of pulling alot of your trics off of your buds. where they just get stuck to the bottom of the bag only to be tossed in the trash with the empty bag.. glass doesn't have this quality, and you won't end up losing those precious trichomes..

what about the glass bake pan i showed up top?

it has a plastic top....

i let it dry with the top open for a day, i covered it over night and this morning it was pretty damp. i left the top open and blew a fan on it for a few hours and now it is bake to dry...i have the top on and plan on letting fresh air in a few times a day for a few days.

am i doing it right? i smoked some this morning and got rippped