Low cost curing container?

MMJ Dreaming 99

MMJ Dreaming 99

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Igloo chest? Dollar Tree glass jars? I may need something bigger. I met a tlented young grower who used igloo chests. What about the cheap styrofom chests?
 
ondoogyob

ondoogyob

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I open mine every other day to begin with. Now, 3-4 mths after harvest, I open once every week or two, depending on how stable the RH is in the jars. The Boveda packs are a two-way system. So, they will try to reach 62% RH no matter what. I use one of these mason jar hygrometers and just move it from one jar to the next, allowing me to check every jar over a 2 week period. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BCXNV72/ If the RH is above 62%, I just leave them open (sometimes overnight, when it's cold and the RH is lower). I do this until the RH comes back into range (a degree or two either side of 60% RH).

Good luck.
 
MMJ Dreaming 99

MMJ Dreaming 99

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ondoogyob said:
I open mine every other day to begin with. Now, 3-4 mths after harvest, I open once every week or two, depending on how stable the RH is in the jars. The Boveda packs are a two-way system. So, they will try to reach 62% RH no matter what. I use one of these mason jar hygrometers and just move it from one jar to the next, allowing me to check every jar over a 2 week period. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BCXNV72/ If the RH is above 62%, I just leave them open (sometimes overnight, when it's cold and the RH is lower). I do this until the RH comes back into range (a degree or two either side of 60% RH).

Good luck.
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Thank you. Do Bovedas affect the taste?
 
MonkeyGrinder

MonkeyGrinder

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Just get some glass jars and be done with it. Styrofoam isn't going to hold moisture in long term for shit.
Of it's the same strain then just get one big jar to toss all your dope it.
Buy a digital reader used for reptile tanks at petco. They're like 10 bucks (same ones attached to the tops of those expensive cure jars on the net btw)
Set it and forget it.
Just be sure to check for the small % symbol after the number. I panicked once because I didn't and thought things got all screwed.
ondoogyob said:
The Boveda packs are a two-way system.
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Yes and no. If your packs are FULL of liquid they won't suck out any moisture period. They come full strait out of the package. You have to get them TO the cure zone first. I've seen people toss in bud that wasn't in the zone in a jar with Boveda only to be pissed off when they get full blown mold. Then blame it on the Boveda pack.
 
ondoogyob

ondoogyob

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MonkeyGrinder said:
Yes and no. If your packs are FULL of liquid they won't suck out any moisture period.
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@MMJ Dreaming 99 - @MonkeyGrinder's right. Just like anything else, they will only work until they're spent. But, until the packets are exhausted, they are a two-way humidity system to help your bud stay within a modest RH range. I easily get 6 mths out of each packet, using 1 packet per quart jar. Naturally, your flower has to be ready to go into jars. No-one should expect a Boveda pack to dry their bud for them. Opening and closing your jars lets you dial-in your bud, to the point where the humidity pack can maintain its intended range of equilibrium. Just check the Boveda site for details on how they work and how you'll know when the packet's done. A while back, I saw another brand that has a visual indicator telling you when the packet's spent. I can't recall that brand name right now. But, they're another option that does exactly the same thing.

Edit: BTW, I know some growers who will swear blind their turkey bag and tortilla approach keeps things right where they want them. To each their own, I guess. Let us know how you get on.
 
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Kevin Pickford

Kevin Pickford

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ondoogyob said:
FWIW...I paint my jars with a spray-on blackboard paint (see image). The paint is $3-4 for a can from Amazon. I seem to recall I can paint about 6 or 7 jars with one can. It helps keep visible light out and provides a way of noting harvest date, strain, etc.
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I have a can Of that in the basement...I likey your style
 
Growdict

Growdict

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i usually use the big ziplock freezer bags for the first week. super easy to load them up, weight it, check after overnight to see if it is too damp. I roll it down and leave it standing up open to breathe if it needs it. After one week, I put it in 1L mason jars with boveda packs. if you put it in mason jars right away, it is hard to reach in to check on the buds and then need to pour it out to dry a bit more, it is a pain.
 
MMJ Dreaming 99

MMJ Dreaming 99

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Growdict said:
i usually use the big ziplock freezer bags for the first week. super easy to load them up, weight it, check after overnight to see if it is too damp. I roll it down and leave it standing up open to breathe if it needs it. After one week, I put it in 1L mason jars with boveda packs. if you put it in mason jars right away, it is hard to reach in to check on the buds and then need to pour it out to dry a bit more, it is a pain.
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I bought half gallon ball corp mason jars and 62% Bovedas.
 
MMJ Dreaming 99

MMJ Dreaming 99

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Budzbuddha said:
Glass jars are a given but after awhile you can upgrade to something else ...
Like a CVAULT . I use these with Boveda packs and have never looked back.
It uses food grade stainless steel and is air tight.

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CVault Storage & Humidor Container Solutions
www.cvaultstorage.com
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I saw one at grow store. Nice rig but $70. I went with 6 half gallon Ball Corp wide mouth jars for now and 62% Bovedas.
CVault looks pretty awesome.
 
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