How long should i wait?

[dent1218]

This has been my first ever grow. I dried for 6 days and the branches snapped so I decided to jar it to cure. How long should I cure it for? Any advice helps.

 

[1diesel1]

6 days and dry?
Doesn’t sound like a good start to curing,
What temp and humidity did you dry in?

 

[dent1218]

6 days and dry?
Doesn’t sound like a good start to curing,
What temp and humidity did you dry in

Honestly I am not sure. I did it in my garage. I did it all by eye. I did one plant to try it out. The smell is still there it's stick I have big buds the trichomes are there. I guess it will be trial and error

 

[growmie]

10 days minimum to dry, out of bag. Environment, 60-65F 60-63% RH.

Both drying and curing processes require a controlled environment and a general understanding of water activity. While it is possible to dry and cure cannabis in a single step, splitting the process into two distinct stages will provide more moisture control, allowing you to produce better, more consistent results. The first step, drying, is critical and often where growers make mistakes. When misfires happen during the drying stage, curing will not be as successful. Drying the cannabis first removes the bulk of the moisture from the flower. This moisture must be removed quickly enough to prevent mold and mildew growth, yet slow enough to prevent thee vaporation of desirable volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ensure a great cure.

Relative humidity (RH) is influenced by temperature–the relationship between the two is inversely proportional, meaning that as temperature increases, relative humidity decreases. As temperature increases, relative humidity decreases. The relative humidity in the drying room should be set between 50% and 62%, while the temperature should be set between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintaining these levels will ensure that the surrounding air can pull moisture from the drying cannabis at the proper rate.

Many commercial growers will set their dry rooms to 60% RH and 60°F, or 62% RH and62°F. While these settings are effective, fine-tuning the drying environment can yield even better results. For example, when drying large nugs, setting the RH to 50% and the temperature to 65°F for the first two days can help pull moisture out faster from the center of the flower, preventing mold. We can then incrementally increase the RH to 62%and decrease the temperature to 60°F for the next 10 days. Keep in mind that every drying room is different, and these recommended setpoints are guideposts. Room and equipment size, amount of flower being dried, sensor placement, and equipment controls will all influence your ideal room temperature and humidity settings.

Aim to have a constant, gentle airflow in your drying environment. Ensure there are no thermal layers (i.e. microclimates), and that your fan use is kept to a minimum. Fan scan cause areas to over-dry, ruining your work and hitting your bottom line. (Overdried cannabis can weigh 5% - 10% less than well-cured cannabis. This translates to a $50 - $100loss for every $1,000 sold and doesn’t account for quality-related price drops.)

 

[Natep]

I don’t do less than 14 days at 60% rh even at that point the stems won’t snap. The slower the better.

 

[Newty]

Were you drying it somewhere dark and cool or was there light and heat in your garage while drying?
Did you have fans blowing on it or anything?
6 days is not a lot of time, I'm wondering if something dried them to quick.

When you squeeze the buds....
If they stay squished - to wet
If they slowly puff back out - dried properly/close to being dried properly.
If they crumble - to dry 

Put a hygrometer in your jars so you can see the humidity level.

If it didn't dry long enough and you have all the buds sitting in a jar against each other, that's just asking for mold.

Also your jars shouldn't be more then 3/4 full so you can shake the jar every once in awhile to move the buds around and exchange air better.

I personally cure in Grove Bags, no burping required.
They come in several sizes, I like the 1 ounce and 1/2 ounce size.

https://grovebags.com/shop/?orderby=menu_order&_product_cat%5B%5D=individual-bags&s=

 

[growmie]

Just a FYI. The time it takes to cure cannabis depends on a myriad of factors, with the most important being the moisture content or water activity of the flower. If cannabis is overdried, executing a good cure becomes near impossible.

The slower the moisture can be removed and made uniform throughout the bud structure, the longer the curing process will take. At minimum, 10 days is recommended for curing. Often, changes such as a sweeter aroma are not noticeable until the third week of curing. During the cure, growers have the opportunity to assess where their product is along the process when “burping” their containers. As cannabis cures, enzymes consume oxygen and release various amounts of gases, including CO2, ethylene, and water vapor. Burping allows fresh air to enter the container and release that gas buildup. It could be necessary to burp multiple times per day, especially during the first few days of curing, with the frequency dropping to once every few days as the cure progresses. Historically, growers have used these burps to assess where their flower is at in its curing process, using their olfactory senses and experience as guides. Sometimes, handheld devices support the smell test.

Glass is a great material for long-term storage; however, clear glass opens the buds to light exposure (which risks degrading the product). Additionally, glass breaks completely ruin a batch. Grove bags r what you need. Good luck!

If you ever water test your buds here is a little chart to go by:
50% - 53% (.50 aw - .53 aw): Very dry, no benefit from curing.
54% - 56% (.54 aw - .56 aw): Dry, minor benefit from curing.
57% - 59% (.57 aw - .59 aw): Some moisture, some benefit from curing.
60% - 62% (.60 aw - .62 aw): Great moisture, significant benefit from curing.
63% - 65% (.63 aw - .65 aw): Significant moisture, significant benefit from curing. Risk of mold if not monitored closely.
65% and up (.65 aw and up): Too much moisture, needs further drying.

 

[dent1218]

Were you drying it somewhere dark and cool or was there light and heat in your garage while drying?
Did you have fans blowing on it or anything?
6 days is not a lot of time, I'm wondering if something dried them to quick.

When you squeeze the buds....
If they stay squished - to wet
If they slowly puff back out - dried properly/close to being dried properly.
If they crumble - to dry 

Put a hygrometer in your jars so you can see the humidity level.

If it didn't dry long enough and you have all the buds sitting in a jar against each other, that's just asking for mold.

Also your jars shouldn't be more then 3/4 full so you can shake the jar every once in awhile to move the buds around and exchange air better.

I personally cure in Grove Bags, no burping required.
They come in several sizes, I like the 1 ounce and 1/2 ounce size.

https://grovebags.com/shop/?orderby=menu_order&_product_cat%5B%5D=individual-bags&s=

They bounced back when I squeezed them. I had a small fan circulating the air in there. I will definitely check the bags out for sure. I guess only time will tell. Thank you for the good information.

 

[dent1218]

I don’t do less than 14 days at 60% rh even at that point the stems won’t snap. The slower the better.

I have learned a lot for my first time. I guess even it doesn't come out the way I prefer it cost me less then 10 bucks to grow. Appreciate your time.

 

[dent1218]

Just a FYI. The time it takes to cure cannabis depends on a myriad of factors, with the most important being the moisture content or water activity of the flower. If cannabis is overdried, executing a good cure becomes near impossible.

The slower the moisture can be removed and made uniform throughout the bud structure, the longer the curing process will take. At minimum, 10 days is recommended for curing. Often, changes such as a sweeter aroma are not noticeable until the third week of curing. During the cure, growers have the opportunity to assess where their product is along the process when “burping” their containers. As cannabis cures, enzymes consume oxygen and release various amounts of gases, including CO2, ethylene, and water vapor. Burping allows fresh air to enter the container and release that gas buildup. It could be necessary to burp multiple times per day, especially during the first few days of curing, with the frequency dropping to once every few days as the cure progresses. Historically, growers have used these burps to assess where their flower is at in its curing process, using their olfactory senses and experience as guides. Sometimes, handheld devices support the smell test.

Glass is a great material for long-term storage; however, clear glass opens the buds to light exposure (which risks degrading the product). Additionally, glass breaks completely ruin a batch. Grove bags r what you need. Good luck!

If you ever water test your buds here is a little chart to go by:
50% - 53% (.50 aw - .53 aw): Very dry, no benefit from curing.
54% - 56% (.54 aw - .56 aw): Dry, minor benefit from curing.
57% - 59% (.57 aw - .59 aw): Some moisture, some benefit from curing.
60% - 62% (.60 aw - .62 aw): Great moisture, significant benefit from curing.
63% - 65% (.63 aw - .65 aw): Significant moisture, significant benefit from curing. Risk of mold if not monitored closely.
65% and up (.65 aw and up): Too much moisture, needs further drying.

Thanks for that information appreciate it.

 

[dent1218]

Were you drying it somewhere dark and cool or was there light and heat in your garage while drying?
Did you have fans blowing on it or anything?
6 days is not a lot of time, I'm wondering if something dried them to quick.

When you squeeze the buds....
If they stay squished - to wet
If they slowly puff back out - dried properly/close to being dried properly.
If they crumble - to dry 

Put a hygrometer in your jars so you can see the humidity level.

If it didn't dry long enough and you have all the buds sitting in a jar against each other, that's just asking for mold.

Also your jars shouldn't be more then 3/4 full so you can shake the jar every once in awhile to move the buds around and exchange air better.

I personally cure in Grove Bags, no burping required.
They come in several sizes, I like the 1 ounce and 1/2 ounce size.

https://grovebags.com/shop/?orderby=menu_order&_product_cat%5B%5D=individual-bags&s=

Do you think it's to late to switch over to a Grove bag?

 

[Newty]

Do you think it's to late to switch over to a Grove bag?

Not to late at all, you can actually heat seal them for long term storage as well.

Regardless of how you dried it and how dry or not dry the bud is, as long as it get you high and your happy.

It took me more then the first couple grows to start to get the drying and curing part down, you will constantly be learning new things so take it all and apply it to your next grow. It only gets better and better!

In case anyone hasn't said it yet, congrats on your first harvest!

 

[dent1218]

Not to late at all, you can actually heat seal them for long term storage as well.

Regardless of how you dried it and how dry or not dry the bud is, as long as it get you high and your happy.

It took me more then the first couple grows to start to get the drying and curing part down, you will constantly be learning new things so take it all and apply it to your next grow. It only gets better and better!

In case anyone hasn't said it yet, congrats on your first harvest!

Thank you. I appreciate that a lot.

 

[cannafarmer420]

10 days minimum to dry, out of bag. Environment, 60-65F 60-63% RH.

Both drying and curing processes require a controlled environment and a general understanding of water activity. While it is possible to dry and cure cannabis in a single step, splitting the process into two distinct stages will provide more moisture control, allowing you to produce better, more consistent results. The first step, drying, is critical and often where growers make mistakes. When misfires happen during the drying stage, curing will not be as successful. Drying the cannabis first removes the bulk of the moisture from the flower. This moisture must be removed quickly enough to prevent mold and mildew growth, yet slow enough to prevent thee vaporation of desirable volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ensure a great cure.

Relative humidity (RH) is influenced by temperature–the relationship between the two is inversely proportional, meaning that as temperature increases, relative humidity decreases. As temperature increases, relative humidity decreases. The relative humidity in the drying room should be set between 50% and 62%, while the temperature should be set between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintaining these levels will ensure that the surrounding air can pull moisture from the drying cannabis at the proper rate.

Many commercial growers will set their dry rooms to 60% RH and 60°F, or 62% RH and62°F. While these settings are effective, fine-tuning the drying environment can yield even better results. For example, when drying large nugs, setting the RH to 50% and the temperature to 65°F for the first two days can help pull moisture out faster from the center of the flower, preventing mold. We can then incrementally increase the RH to 62%and decrease the temperature to 60°F for the next 10 days. Keep in mind that every drying room is different, and these recommended setpoints are guideposts. Room and equipment size, amount of flower being dried, sensor placement, and equipment controls will all influence your ideal room temperature and humidity settings.

Aim to have a constant, gentle airflow in your drying environment. Ensure there are no thermal layers (i.e. microclimates), and that your fan use is kept to a minimum. Fan scan cause areas to over-dry, ruining your work and hitting your bottom line. (Overdried cannabis can weigh 5% - 10% less than well-cured cannabis. This translates to a $50 - $100loss for every $1,000 sold and doesn’t account for quality-related price drops.)

There is NO SET DRY TIME, that is nonsense. it's heavily bud structure and environmental dependent.

 

[dent1218]

There is NO SET DRY TIME, that is nonsense. it's heavily bud structure and environmental dependent.

I had it set up in my garage with a small fan circulating the air. I only did one plant my first time to see if I could. It cost me less then 10 bucks to grow it. I have only the knowledge I obtained from everyone and the internet. Thank you for your time and writing. I don't have all the gadgets lol. Hope all your harvests go well.

 

[Beardedbeauty]

Having a hard time judging by the tricombs