Curing with cold temps?

james42

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I have to do some emergancy house cleaning and move my stash out to the woods.
The temps this week are between 35 to 50f. the jars will be in a rubbermaid tote and somewhat insulated by brush and leaves. The humidity in the jars is between 60 to 65%.
Will this cause any problems for my bud?
 

james42

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Come on guys, throw me a bone here.
Ive read everything I can on curing and never seen anything about wether cold temps are bad for the cure.
Am I ok as long as it dosnt get below freezing?
 

SdY183

Active Member
if the temperature inside the jar drops, but the total masses of air and water remain the same, wouldn't that increase your RH?
 

james42

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I am still burping. I only harvested last week. I was just wondering if it will be ok curing in temps between 35 to 50 because the security of my home has possibly been compromised. Long story, but I just need to know if it will hurt the buds curing them in those temps.
Im hoping to be able to bring it back home in about a week.
 

SirLancelot

Active Member
WHen you put a sealed jar in the refrigerator the humidity Jumps up! I'm not sure but wouldn't it do the same with the cold conditions outside? you can't hide em in an attic? closet? under the sink? man theirs tons of places to stash somethin
 

tellno1

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cool temps are ok to a point .. but you really have to watch for mold .. low tems cause higher humidity like the other guys have stated not sure how cool is too cool .. i dry and cure mine at between 50 and 60 f but i wouldnt hazard a guess if the temps are that cold
 

dannyboy602

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While in glass your buds are airtight. No need to keep em outdoors. It's the only time I allow people in my house, when all the buds are in glass. There is no smell. Just burp them outdoors.
 

IlovePlants

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While in glass your buds are airtight. No need to keep em outdoors. It's the only time I allow people in my house, when all the buds are in glass. There is no smell. Just burp them outdoors.
Agreed, but you should also note where the genetics came from. The temperature in the air for that climate during the normal "harvest window", in my experience, affects the rates at which the sugars and chlorophyll break down. Is it a local strain? Is it dutch genetics? If burping to remove humidity is not a problem, I would look into your genetics to see what temperatures would work. Don't attempt to cure a landrace sativa in those temps, as the cell structures of equatorial plants tend to completely break down only a few degrees above freezing. Hide the totally sealed glass somewhere with the appropriate temps. Your walls or attic would be fine. Then follow dannyboy's advice and just burp them somewhere else to be safe. I guess I have no clue what your situation is like, but most of all... Good Luck!
My best vibes,
ILove
 

guanoman

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Be wary of low night temps followed by high daytime temps.
If your jars heat up too much during the day, they may be inclined to sweat and mold even faster than under normal conditions.
If you have to store them outside you can leave them in my yard - lol.
Seriously though, if you must then perhaps you can stuff balls of newspaper throughout the tote and between the jars to act as an insulator. I would even line the bottom of the tote to keep the jars away from the cold ground. If the buds are too wet - crack the lids and the paper may absorb some of the extra moisture.
Good luck
 
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