Drying and curing for larger amounts

stickyicky_247

Active Member
hey guys, I'm new to the members area but have been lurking here for years. I've been a hobbyist grower for the last 14 years on and off. I have since became a caregiver and I'm harvesting my first respectable crop. I currently hang by the stem and leave all sugar leaf on until ready to jar. Then I burp jars etc.. I can produce good tasting, smelling and smooth finished product. My concern now is, there's too much to easily monitor and control the dry and cure. Does anyone have any solid advice on a consistent way to dry and cure larger batches? I've read many different topics on this and everyone has their own way, I get that. I'm just asking for some solid ideas. My current temps which will be used during dry/cure will be around 68 degrees and 37% humidity. I was thinking of a environmentally controlled tent with humidifier and dehumidifier. Any and all hell is greatly appreciated!
 

mo841

Well-Known Member
Hang it all untill the stems SNAP! Then throw them in jars with boveda packets. Pretty simple.
 

MichiganMedGrower

Well-Known Member
You didn't mention the size of the area you need but a properly sized humidifier and gentle exhaust for air movement without direct wind on the buds or the mist from the humidifier.

I use the closet in my converted spare bedroom. It is in my flower room and I use a dark curtain over the closet to utilize the rooms exhaust and environment. It pulls and sways gently from the negative pressure and I hang branches with the close trim left on the buds like you do and jar after 5 to 7 days in the closet. Only drawback is about 7 degree difference in lights on and off temps in there.

But I think for best results you may want to get that humidity up to 50% or a little more to slow down the drying.

I use a whole house humidifier to keep the plants in veg and flower and us all comfortable in winter. . :-)
 

stickyicky_247

Active Member
Thanks for replies guys. Amounts ranging right now but never less than an elbow at once. Eventually more if I can get licensed for commercial production. The problem I ran into and have seen numerously, is that with the low humidity, it's hard to slow dry. By day 3 most people are already jarred. So I need to control the area for the dry. I'm planning on using a 5x10 tent if it works well enough
 
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