Dehumidifiers increase yield?

Is it true that using a De-Humidifier throughout the last few weeks of flowering increases yield... because apparently the plant buds more in dry climates... Considering all the countries that it grows wildly in are hot and dry.

Thanks.

I have no idea to answer your question but I will be watching you thread because I got a sweet deal on a dehumififer a $200 model for 10 bucks and I had to go pick it up 30 miles away!

I know that there is good logic behind it but why wouldn't you want to keep it that way longer than the last few weeks, why not a month or 6 weeks say after the so called "stretch phase" as to not increase that with the extra warmth?

Also how low do you go? My room now is usually around 40% - 50% unless it rains (as it is outside room, semi-air tight)

What would be ideal range that you would bring it down to in the last few weeks? What would be an ideal range after you flower and then harvest? Say when you hang dry before you or bag/jar cure?

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I don't think it would increase your yield. It may have some benefit in reducing the risk of bud mold, though.

And it's GREAT to have in the room with your finished crop when it is hanging to dry.

Any idea on how low to keep the humidity % when drying the harvest?

de hum's don't increase yield, just reduce moisture.

There is some speculation that says it increases THC content. The theory goes that to prevent the plant from drying out, it increases the amount of oil produced to prevent water loss from transpiration. Regardless of if this is true or not, not losing your bud to mold makes keeping the humidity down worthwhile. Happy growing!

it does.
resin/oils/thc/ is produced when it is cold and dry, as a defence mechanism. much like people who dont drink enough water have greasy stinky skin

there is a DEFINATE correlation.
if your grow room is warm and humid, thats ok for veg but you wont get what you want out of it

most weed plants turn purple outside in the cold...
nuff said really.

cold, dry = resin

TexasWild said:

Any idea on how low to keep the humidity % when drying the harvest?

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40 to 45% slowly---method that seems to work the best is 3 days hanging then 3 days in a paper bag-then move them into jars and burp dailey until they get to the desired moisture level(some like dryer for making joints and others like a little moisture for packing bowls or vaps) After 2 weeks to a month in the jars you should have some beautiful tasty sweet nugs. Flush for 2weeks---dry slowly over a week and cure slowly.

There was a grow article i read on how the leaves are thinner in dry areas because the plant doesnt need a large surface area to transpirate.
And plants with wider leaves are usually the result of a more humid environment... because they need a wider surface area on the leaf to transpirate.

Anyone with experience out there?... cuz if not i'm just gonna sell this and make an easy $50.

Thanks again.

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I guess the dehumidifier could help against bud rot and fungus.

greenleaftoker said:

There was a grow article i read on how the leaves are thinner in dry areas because the plant doesnt need a large surface area to transpirate.
And plants with wider leaves are usually the result of a more humid environment... because they need a wider surface area on the leaf to transpirate.

Anyone with experience out there?... cuz if not i'm just gonna sell this and make an easy $50.

Thanks again.

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Most sativa's thrive in tropical conditions and they have long thin leaves, grow tall (as opposed to bushy), and have light airy bud structures. Those traits would be a plus in environments with extreme humidity re. mold.

So you're saying humidity is not an issue?

Its an issue if you get mold from the humidity. Having a dehumidifier is a great way to prevent mold, if it dont have a stat on it you might wanna get a digital humidity monitor or you can get an old school one but digi is nicer to have.

I think thats why they say only use it during flower! Get large leaves so when you get to flowering you can pull the mostiure out and make it think that is getting drier so that it is faked into making more oils to protect itself! IF you think about it go for the biggest leaves during veg and then when you drop the humidity and temp during flowering it will have to make the most oils possisable to cover the fat leaves! THERE YOU GET MORE FOR LESS!

I don not agree with you guyz . if you look at the nature , plants start flowering when the weather is going cold and rainy and the light cycle changed. They can feel winter and will trow away their buds,So you will get a better result only if you simulate the nature condition. Slowly decresing the light cycle + cold/ high humidty will increase your total result usually up to 10% . (High humidity may cause mold and ... , So its not recommend)

What about growing throughout the veg cycle with relly low humidity as well? Mine grew super bushy and beautiful despite having a max of 30-34% humidity throughout vegging. Other than having to water more often is the only prob i've found so far, and i don't mind that at all. what do u guys think? Low humidity bad?

Low humidity is the reason it grows wildly all over dry countries like afghanistan and india.

Mmm... Those Afghan's got some killer fucking weed.

Lol... The question remains unanswered.