How to cure FLOWERS in jars.

[ImaGrowThemPlants]

Hi guys so im 7 days before harvest i just wanna know if a 8G of boveda enough for a 730 ML jar? and what humidity should i buy? 59% or 62%?

 

[ImaGrowThemPlants]

And btw got any idea how many ounce of dried flowers can I harvest from these girls?

 

[Deadstill]

If I haven't said it already, Howdy, and welcome to the Farm!

Just a ballpark guess I would say 2 maybe 3 ounces total.

As far as boveda packs, I've never needed them, but I believe 62% is the most commonly used one. It largely depends on your environment and personal preferences.

 

[ArtfulCodger]

I dry whole plants, hanging in total darkness, until the main branches snap inside when bent, but the outer part of the stem doesn't break. Usually a week to 10 days, depending on when I last watered and how well I can manage the temp and RH. I aim for 65F and 55% RH when drying. Then I dry trim and put the buds in wide mouth 32oz (about a liter) mason jars. The jars go in a dark cool area. I don't add humidity packs yet. Here's the curing schedule:

Week 1: burp twice a day for 30 minutes.
Week 2: burp once a day.
Week 3: burp twice a week.
Week 4: burp once a week.

Then I add a #8 62% Boveda pack to each jar. (Technique borrowed/stolen/learned from Welcome to the Growtent.)

 

[ImaGrowThemPlants]

I dry whole plants, hanging in total darkness, until the main branches snap inside when bent, but the outer part of the stem doesn't break. Usually a week to 10 days, depending on when I last watered and how well I can manage the temp and RH. I aim for 65F and 55% RH when drying. Then I dry trim and put the buds in wide mouth 32oz (about a liter) mason jars. The jars go in a dark cool area. I don't add humidity packs yet. Here's the curing schedule:

Week 1: burp twice a day for 30 minutes.
Week 2: burp once a day.
Week 3: burp twice a week.
Week 4: burp once a week.

Then I add a #8 62% Boveda pack to each jar. (Technique borrowed/stolen/learned from Welcome to the Growtent.)

I dry whole plants, hanging in total darkness, until the main branches snap inside when bent, but the outer part of the stem doesn't break. Usually a week to 10 days, depending on when I last watered and how well I can manage the temp and RH. I aim for 65F and 55% RH when drying. Then I dry trim and put the buds in wide mouth 32oz (about a liter) mason jars. The jars go in a dark cool area. I don't add humidity packs yet. Here's the curing schedule:

Week 1: burp twice a day for 30 minutes.
Week 2: burp once a day.
Week 3: burp twice a week.
Week 4: burp once a week.

Then I add a #8 62% Boveda pack to each jar. (Technique borrowed/stolen/learned from Welcome to the Growtent.)

Thanks man this was really helpful!

 

[Madbud]

Since you have a scale, weigh a couple cuts to record weight loss when drying. When it stops losing weight its ready to jar, just above 60%, close to relative humidity.

 

[ImaGrowThemPlants]

If I haven't said it already, Howdy, and welcome to the Farm!

Just a ballpark guess I would say 2 maybe 3 ounces total.

As far as boveda packs, I've never needed them, but I believe 62% is the most commonly used one. It largely depends on your environment and personal preferences.

oww really only 2 ounces :( thanks tho!

 

[ImaGrowThemPlants]

Since you have a scale, weigh a couple cuts to record weight loss when drying. When it stops losing weight its ready to jar, just above 60%, close to relative humidity.

got it. btw my medium is now dry and i still have 3 days left before harvest. should i still water them or no and leave them until harvest?

 

[Deadstill]

got it. btw my medium is now dry and i still have 3 days left before harvest. should i still water them or no and leave them until harvest?

Probably won't make much difference either way. Just out of curiosity, what reference point are you using for harvest? Have you checked your trichomes for color changes?

Just wondering. Let me know if you have any more questions!

 

[ImaGrowThemPlants]

Probably won't make much difference either way. Just out of curiosity, what reference point are you using for harvest? Have you checked your trichomes for color changes?

Just wondering. Let me know if you have any more questions!

I also checked the trichomes is this enough amber? this was taken june 4 . sorry for bad quality

 

[ArtfulCodger]

"Enough amber" is a matter of preference. Once every trichome is at least cloudy, you've hit max THC. From then on, you're managing buzzy (earlier) vs. stony (later). I like at least 10% amber on the bud trikes. Some people like a lot more. Some like less.

 

[JKash]

DO NOT USE BOVEDA PACKS TO CURE!!! RUINED MY WHOLE CURE/CROP!

IF ANYTHING, TAPE A GAUZE SQUARE TO LID OF JAR AND WET AS NEEDED FOR YOUr Rh!

I will never use boveda to cure EVER AGAIN!!!

 

[ArtfulCodger]

DO NOT USE BOVEDA PACKS TO CURE!!! RUINED MY WHOLE CURE/CROP!

IF ANYTHING, TAPE A GAUZE SQUARE TO LID OF JAR AND WET AS NEEDED FOR YOUr Rh!

I will never use boveda to cure EVER AGAIN!!!

Agreed. Humidity packs are for maintaining the level after you cure.

 

[ImaGrowThemPlants]

Thanks guys! for the room humidity in drying them i could only do 45-50% is that okay?

 

[Madbud]

Thanks guys! for the room humidity in drying them i could only do 45-50% is that okay?

A bit low so try to get your temp down to 60 and dark, it will slow the drying process. Still see some clear trichs but its harvestable anytime. Keep track of weight loss as it dries. Total loss dry will be around 75% from chop weight.

 

[PINKP]

So your saying wieght it wet then when it's lost 75 percent it's bout ready?

 

[Eledin]

DO NOT USE BOVEDA PACKS TO CURE!!! RUINED MY WHOLE CURE/CROP!

IF ANYTHING, TAPE A GAUZE SQUARE TO LID OF JAR AND WET AS NEEDED FOR YOUr Rh!

I will never use boveda to cure EVER AGAIN!!!

What happened? I use boveda 62% with no problems, but of course I let them dry properly first, hanging them, and then a couple of weeks in the jars with burping. They actually get better with time, weed can cure for months and as long as you dont go below 55% RH they will continue curing so these packs are a blessing for me, right now Ive been smoking my last harvest for 2 plus change months and it only gets better. The smoke has gotten smoother overtime, the potency has increased and you can appreciate better the flavors. The only downside? I have to let it sit outside the jar for a day or two before smoking it because 62% humidity is a bit too much for smoking it but it sure does the job of mantaining a good humidity for curing while storing. No bud rot either, I was afraid that with constant 62% humidity that could happen but it hasnt so far.
EDIT: A quick tip, if the gel inside hardens because youve been burping with the pack inside (at that point you shouldnt be burping but if you suspect there's more humidity than you want you will do it, boveda packs cant take excess humidity) or if it dries just because its been sitting there for months, put them all inside a plastic ziplock bag and pour a little water, they will be as good as new in a few days. Add more water if needed, remove excess water if needed and let the paper dry.

 

[Madbud]

Only used bovedas once, they were a gift. Agree at 62% in the jar i break the bud up and let it sit out an hour or two before rolling. You won’t get that fresh at any dispensary

 

[Eledin]

I dont remember which strain and in which contest but it was a big one, the winner was a strain that was cured for 3+ months. Maybe someone in the forum knows the one Im talking about, I cant remember.

 

[ImaGrowThemPlants]

Thankyou guys this group has really helped me out a lot! harvest is done! was wondering if 40%humidity and 19c temp is enough for drying? im using a humidifier but that doesn't do much. also put a bucket with water to help the humidity up.