A perfect cure every time

ThorGanjason

ThorGanjason

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Cool, thanks man. So opening the jars for a second doesn't mess anything up with this method, I don't guess? I've heard that opening the jars (even just for a sec) can throw it off, BC all of the air is exchanged in that moment. So opening the jars and switching the hygrometer around wouldn't screw it up?
 
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growone

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you need to open the jars from time to time
one reason is to lower the humidity(if needed)
the other is to release certain gases that build up during the early cure
those gases will cause grief if not regularly released
after a month or 2, and that will vary by experience, you'll get to a point where jar openings aren't needed
 
Jimmyjonestoo

Jimmyjonestoo

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Whats the best way to cure a very large amount? Like a multi pound outdoor grow. Im tired of burping so many jars. I would think a bucket would be no good as its made of plastic correct?
 
qwizoking

qwizoking

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In my opinion you shouldn't have to burp, if so it was still slightly too wet to jar......but anyway, you can get 1 gallon glass jars but they are like 10 bucks....you don't want plastic, its slightly permeable and will absorb thc and seems to support mold growth
 
chorse11

chorse11

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Just finished a small grow of 4 after 48hrs of darkness. 2 and 2 of Northern Lights and Master Kush. Currently in the drying process. Using a 15gl box fitted with carbon filter with fan/exhaust. Put them in 48 hrs of darkerness prior to trim. One was in 33hrs of darkness prior to trim after peaking earlier than expected. It was placed within box unplugged. It's been in the box for 45hrs total with12hrs unplugged. The other 3 were finished the following evening and are at 33hrs with the box plugged.

Curious as to advice during the drying/cure process. Mainly when should I expect to remove from box to jar.
I have everything necessary to do an accurate cure.
Also, thinking of adding lemon, orange, and lime. Currently have all materials to do so.

All constructive and experienced advice is welcome. Thanx in the future.




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TechnoMage

TechnoMage

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chorse11 said:
Just finished a small grow of 4 after 48hrs of darkness. 2 and 2 of Northern Lights and Master Kush. Currently in the drying process. Using a 15gl box fitted with carbon filter with fan/exhaust. Put them in 48 hrs of darkerness prior to trim. One was in 33hrs of darkness prior to trim after peaking earlier than expected. It was placed within box unplugged. It's been in the box for 45hrs total with12hrs unplugged. The other 3 were finished the following evening and are at 33hrs with the box plugged.

Curious as to advice during the drying/cure process. Mainly when should I expect to remove from box to jar.
I have everything necessary to do an accurate cure.
Also, thinking of adding lemon, orange, and lime. Currently have all materials to do so.

All constructive and experienced advice is welcome. Thanx in the future.




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First off, everything depends on your drying conditions. High/Low humidity/temps can really affect things. My house usually sits around 35-40% humidity and 72 degrees.

I dry on a rack for a couple of days, then do another couple of days in paper bags. Once my hygrometer is registering below 62% in the paper bags, I transfer to 1 gallon glass jars. Then I slowly work it down to 60%. I'll leave the jar sealed for 24 hours, take a reading and then will open the jars to let things dry out some more. How long I leave the jars open depends on what the reading is before I open the jar.

When I hit 61-62% in the jars I'll start leaving the jar sealed for a few days at a time before burping briefly. Once it hits 60%, I'll leave the jar sealed for about a month to cure, then I vacuum seal.
 
DemonTrich

DemonTrich

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excellent thread!!!!!! just chopped on Monday and waiting for it to dry enough to jar. I chopped 7 plants/3 strains and have 12 1/2 gallon mason jars and 12 hygrometers to go inside. my basement is 50-60% rh and 72-75*, that's where I have the branches hung up and where I grow. I also have a box fan 15' away for air circulation. i have a few questions about the jar curing. i have 20 62% medium brovida (sp) packs. after i jar when the buds are dry on the outside and the stems bend and snap, do i put the brovida 62% packs in or should i wait until the rh in the jars stabilize about 64%? this is my first grow and first time curing, so i want to make sure i have the basics down.

thanks
 
Sir Stanky

Sir Stanky

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^ personally, I would get the humidity in the low 60's first and then use the humidipacs to keep it in the cure zone. I also vacuum seal after a month in the jar as a previous post mentioned. The humidipacs get used for the next harvest after the previous harvest gets sealed up.
 
DemonTrich

DemonTrich

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I have some jars in the range of 61 to 65%. should those jars be burped for a few hrs daily to bring down the rh to 60% and under or keep them sealed up? the instructions on the 1st post didn't specify what to do in that range. 8 of 13 jars are in this % range.

thanks and once again this thread is awesome!!!!!
 
TechnoMage

TechnoMage

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The reason I like to hit 60% is I want the moisture really low but able 55% where curing starts. I often have jars vacuumed sealed for years at a time and I don't want to worry about mold.
 
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Blaze31

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TechnoMage said:
First off, everything depends on your drying conditions. High/Low humidity/temps can really affect things. My house usually sits around 35-40% humidity and 72 degrees.

I dry on a rack for a couple of days, then do another couple of days in paper bags. Once my hygrometer is registering below 62% in the paper bags, I transfer to 1 gallon glass jars. Then I slowly work it down to 60%. I'll leave the jar sealed for 24 hours, take a reading and then will open the jars to let things dry out some more. How long I leave the jars open depends on what the reading is before I open the jar.

When I hit 61-62% in the jars I'll start leaving the jar sealed for a few days at a time before burping briefly. Once it hits 60%, I'll leave the jar sealed for about a month to cure, then I vacuum seal.
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TechnoMage said:
The reason I like to hit 60% is I want the moisture really low but able 55% where curing starts. I often have jars vacuumed sealed for years at a time and I don't want to worry about mold.
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I hope one day I can have it sitting around for years lol. I'm getting bigger slowly and that's where it starts from..
 
edyah

edyah

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got some neon green buds at 64% in a gallon jar....this method is hot....going to burp this evening and bring the jar h% down to around 61%....

I hung the plant for 3 days...bagged in brown paper bag for one day, then into the jar....

last harvest was a night mare in reguard to curing....with 5 calabier III's I'm not stressing as much

props simon. I have ID you as one to learn from. Halleluyah for the work
 
jjoe75

jjoe75

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Local grocery chain has 96 oz jars of pickles for 3.50... seems like a good deal for large jars, even better if you love pickles! I am going to pick up a couple. 3 jars for 10$ people dont can foods around me so fresh mason jars have to be ordered.
 
jjoe75

jjoe75

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Does anyone have pics of the same strain cured vs uncured? Would like to see the difference from a bag appeal perspective.
 
Sunbiz1

Sunbiz1

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jjoe75 said:
Local grocery chain has 96 oz jars of pickles for 3.50... seems like a good deal for large jars, even better if you love pickles! I am going to pick up a couple. 3 jars for 10$ people dont can foods around me so fresh mason jars have to be ordered.
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We have canning jars galore for sale here, but that 96 oz pickle jar is still cheaper than the $5 I just paid for Ball half gallon size canning.

Great idea w/the pickles!
 
Sunbiz1

Sunbiz1

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jjoe75 said:
Does anyone have pics of the same strain cured vs uncured? Would like to see the difference from a bag appeal perspective.
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I could dig some up, not much point though b/c curing doesn't really change appearance...only smell/taste.
 
DemonTrich

DemonTrich

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all 10 of my 1/2 gallon jars (been curing since 9/7) smell awesome when opened. I wish I could medicate on smell alone. lol
 
jjoe75

jjoe75

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I was just curious as I have never cured anything before, just hung and dried. I read that some turn brown or lose alot of green when cured. Although smell and taste are tops it is always nice to have beautiful green sugar coated buds to admire!
 
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