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Offlinesublime


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drying/curing?
    #228804 - 05/20/09 09:57 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

how come when i put the buds in the jar it smells like leaves and not bud? is it like that the first couple days?

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: sublime]
    #228811 - 05/20/09 10:09 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

yeah, that is usually how it smells at first but then it gets its odor back. If you dry it too fast though it can come out smelling like grass clippings.


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Re: drying/curing? [Re: sublime]
    #228816 - 05/20/09 10:15 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

Just watch the moisture and you'll be fine.

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: cubie]
    #228924 - 05/21/09 12:21 AM (14 years, 10 months ago)

After a week it should already be noticeably different smelling better/smoke as well.  Chlorophyll dissipates while curing, which will rid it of the planty smell and taste.

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: AKSE]
    #228970 - 05/21/09 05:15 AM (14 years, 10 months ago)

great so i didnt mess the whole thing up

and if they are too dry just add what?

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: sublime]
    #228976 - 05/21/09 05:27 AM (14 years, 10 months ago)

how much of the jar do i fill? (compared to 2 lighters)

Edited by sublime (05/21/09 05:32 AM)

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: sublime]
    #228980 - 05/21/09 05:33 AM (14 years, 10 months ago)

one more question

when drying how do i keep it from drying too fast?

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: AKSE]
    #229683 - 05/21/09 09:17 AM (14 years, 10 months ago)

Fill the jar completely.

I'm assuming you are past drying and now curing. Just open the jar twice a day, and fan the top with your hand for a couple of minutes. Thats it basically. You will probably want to rotate the buds around every 3 days or so. It just insures even curing.

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After a week it should already be noticeably different smelling better/smoke as well.  Chlorophyll dissipates while curing, which will rid it of the planty smell and taste.




What he said.

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: ethnoguy]
    #230044 - 05/21/09 06:46 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

well i havent exactly dryed all of it just practicing with sum.
i dont know if its ready to be picked yet


do u think so?

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: sublime]
    #230078 - 05/21/09 08:34 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

More info.  Strain, how long its been flowering, have you flushed it yet (if it isn't an organic grow).  All these things will make it easier to answer your question.
From the picture I'd say no, but like I said...more info.


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Re: drying/curing? [Re: 81renaissance]
    #230085 - 05/21/09 08:50 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

It's ready to be picked when one of the following occur:
A) 2/3 of the pistils have turned orange
B) When the trichomes turn from clear to cloudy
C) Or give or take 65 days.

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: AKSE]
    #230089 - 05/21/09 08:56 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

D)If you have some amber trichomes
E)Or 70-100 days if it is Sativa leaning
and he asked about curing information which will be useless if he doesn't flush any inorganic nutes before he pulls it cuz it'll taste nasty and give him a headache no matter what.
Hence...we need more info


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Re: drying/curing? [Re: 81renaissance]
    #230100 - 05/21/09 09:10 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

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D)If you have some amber trichomes
E)Or 70-100 days if it is Sativa leaning
and he asked about curing information which will be useless if he doesn't flush any inorganic nutes before he pulls it cuz it'll taste nasty and give him a headache no matter what.
Hence...we need more info




Yes, you D is pretty much what I referred to as 'cloudy' in my post.  Also, only a 100% Sativa might ever need 90-100 days of flowering time, and even then it would be awfully rare.  It is also highly probable that he is not growing a purebreed Sativa. 

As far as curing goes, even if you didn't thoroughly flush your plant, curing will be no different than if you had flushed all the way.  Curing works on chlorophyll and has nothing to do with fertilizers  It is still worthwhile, and will increase the quality (not potency) of your bud in terms of taste, smell, and smokeability.

So no, we don't need any more information, even if he didn't flush his plants all the way, it wouldn't change the curing process.

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: AKSE]
    #230583 - 05/22/09 03:27 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

You're right, I'm not trying to be argumentative and I don't know why I got offended and snappy there.  Just a couple points:
Cloudy and amber are two different things so I wanted to clarify that since the OP seems like he's new to this
I agree with you that flushing has nothing to do with the curing process; I should have put the flushing info out there as additional info since a good cure (which we know decarboxylates the THC and therefore is a larger part of the potency issue) seems pointless to me without making sure the OP flushes his grow to maximize the flavor and healthfulness of his finished product.
Sorry again about the sharpness above. Just trying to help, not spread animosity.


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Re: drying/curing? [Re: 81renaissance]
    #230638 - 05/22/09 05:52 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

ill give it another month then get back to yall

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: sublime]
    #230642 - 05/22/09 06:02 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

When are you supposed to harvest? When Trics are cloudy or amber. I have a harvest coming up soon, and want to know for sure. Also, Is it better to seperate the branches from the main stem when drying, or leave it whole when possible?

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: Integra21]
    #230644 - 05/22/09 06:49 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

What is that strain? How many days has it been flowering (when did you switch to 12/12)?
If its the white widow you mention in your sig I'd say its a ways off...I just don't see very much resin production yet


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BlueBerry_Swisher said:I want French fries. No, I want a penis French. Thank you. I'm so excited. I can not contain myself. Now I eat chocolate. It is so good. I'm trying to rub it all over myself. And then lick. Now I need a hot shower. The end.

Edited by 81renaissance (05/22/09 06:50 PM)

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: 81renaissance]
    #230698 - 05/22/09 11:54 PM (14 years, 10 months ago)

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Sorry again about the sharpness above. Just trying to help, not spread animosity.




It's all good, and you're right about amber and cloudy not being the same:mushroom2:
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Integra21 said: When are you supposed to harvest? When Trics are cloudy or amber





Generally when the trichomes turn amber, the THC production has peaked and may even start to slowly degrade after then.  However when the trichome is amber, there is usually a higher cannabinoid content vs. THC content.  Where as if you harvested earlier when trichomes were clear or cloudy there is a higher THC to cannabinoid content.  A high THC content attributes more to the mental high and psychological effects I where as a high cannabinoid content results in a more stoney/relaxed/pain reducing high.  The choice is really up to you.

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Re: drying/curing? [Re: AKSE]
    #230704 - 05/23/09 12:15 AM (14 years, 10 months ago)

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Quote:

81renaissance said:
Sorry again about the sharpness above. Just trying to help, not spread animosity.




It's all good, and you're right about amber and cloudy not being the same:mushroom2:
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Integra21 said: When are you supposed to harvest? When Trics are cloudy or amber





Generally when the trichomes turn amber, the THC production has peaked and may even start to slowly degrade after then.  However when the trichome is amber, there is usually a higher cannabinoid content vs. THC content.  Where as if you harvested earlier when trichomes were clear or cloudy there is a higher THC to cannabinoid content.  A high THC content attributes more to the mental high and psychological effects I where as a high cannabinoid content results in a more stoney/relaxed/pain reducing high.  The choice is really up to you.



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