What's the qualms with jar-curing buds at 45-50 RH?

[stickyickyy]

Had to leave plants hanging an extra day or 2 due to work. Jarred RH is 49% (not rising). I personally feel Boveda packs alter the terps and I'm reluctant to use them on this batch. Buds are not over-crispy or crumbly IMO. Any other downside other than texture to curing at a lower RH?
Personal experiences only please.

 

[RootsRuler]

Depends on how much moisture is still left in the small stems and inner flower. You said RH isn't rising past 49%. How long have the nugs been in the jar? If they just got transferred in wait a few days and the inner moisture should wick to the surface of the nugs and raise the RH in the jar. If not and they aren't overly crispy or crumbly I'd just leave it. Another factor is how much you have and how fast do you smoke? RH could be low but by the time you correct it you may have smoked it all up already!

 

[Ponky]

It should be fine. If it's good weed grown right a couple days won't hurt. I've forgotten plants hanging behind the drying room door. They were great. Weeks later. Dry sure. But fine.

 

[stickyickyy]

Depends on how much moisture is still left in the small stems and inner flower. You said RH isn't rising past 49%. How long have the nugs been in the jar? If they just got transferred in wait a few days and the inner moisture should wick to the surface of the nugs and raise the RH in the jar. If not and they aren't overly crispy or crumbly I'd just leave it. Another factor is how much you have and how fast do you smoke? RH could be low but by the time you correct it you may have smoked it all up already!

Been just about 3 days, a little short. Usually get a rise in RH after 24hr but then again buds are usually more moist. Maybe they will climb a bit in a day or two I didn't consider that, the stems were testing much higher than the buds on the moisture meter (8.9 vs 15.4)

 

[RootsRuler]

Been just about 3 days, a little short. Usually get a rise in RH after 24hr but then again buds are usually more moist. Maybe they will climb a bit in a day or two I didn't consider that, the stems were testing much higher than the buds on the moisture meter (8.9 vs 15.4)

There ya go! Give 'em a few more days and see what happens. In the meantime, roll up a spliff and enjoy life!!!