Everytime I looked around for drying boxes or ideas cardboard kept coming up. I did see several that said cut squares about the size of credit cards for air flow. And again I have several computer fans I could even cut into the sides of the boxes to push air. Unfortunately I live in a very warm climate and don't have a garage. What about a closet? Just grasping at straws here.
Hay man, I'm in same boat for years my weed has always smelt good an then dry not as good, it turns out like nice comers , I also cut and dry on a net in the room my tents is in, I slam another crop straight in and dry on a net or stalks , but the are in the room the tents is in and it's just a little bit to hot and drying a little to fast, iv known this for years just been last as my weed was good enough and just not tasting as good as some weed that just test amazing lol.
A closet would be just fine. A circular fan at the bottom, pointed at a wall for circulation, would do great.
Depends what temperature in the closer Is init to hot then it's no good
Yeah cause as I sit here and think depending on where people are at decides where the coolest spot may be to dry. Up north where it's 70 degrees inside and 30 in a garage well the garage may be a good call. Or in the south where it's 95 outside and 70 inside well hard to make it's much cooler and inside it goes. So I'm in the later and that's my situation. Other then slamming it in my fridge not sure what else to do.
Fridge humidity way too high
65% dry is what you mean?
Yep just for long term storage though. Freezer pulls a bit then it’s still smokeable up to years later
Sucks because all that time and care through the grow can be destroyed in the dry. Ugh. My first few grows were like this. Kinda hay smelling and then went into jars and were in there and still are several months later. I find when I take them out of the jars and put them into sandwich bags that then the smells seem to come out and the hay goes away. Still trying to figure this all out for my situation.
Ya it does lol. I joke with my old school buddy. Anybody can grow weed. Not everyone can cure it. Unfortunately a expensive mistake. Hopefully still decent smoke. Should still get ya high
Given that, with your temps, I'd say bump the humidity up if you can so long you can provide adequate air flow. 70F @ 65% RH should get your dry time ~10 days. You'll still lose some terpenes, but it won't be as bad, and you might want to evaluate your cure process. Here's what I've found makes for reliable results (I spent the first 10 years of growing in the desert, I get it):
I just spend to much time caring for them so want it to express it's smell like when it's still alive. Not like a damn freshly cut cow field. Lol
I screen shot your reply to keep it to look back. And I'm somewhat close to your desert temps but much higher humidity where I'm at. I guess airflow is key and keeping an eye on it like I do when it's growing to keep things in check is ok while it's drying too.
With your indoor temps, I think you have a good enough climate for a good dry. Just check the stems. When they crack, and the buds feel crispy on the outside, that's when you put them in paper bags. Too much longer and you end up with what you're describing.
I read something like this awhile back when I was doing some research and literally bought some paper bags today.
I just toss em in the same closet that my clothes live in. It's dark, ambient temp, and I won't accidentally kick an ounce of weed across a room haha. I keep my house at about the same temp you do (my ol lady and kids hate me, but over 68F and I'm sweating my balls off).
Will do. Fortunately I haven't had any issues with mold but I also want to keep it that way. I appreciate all the advice though hopefully it will make a big difference here at my next dry and cure.
