KonaGirl420 1st Grow All By Myself

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DinafemHashPlant

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Hey kona looking good..Like TB said everyone does flushing differently from what i see..But if ur gonna do water and mollasses for 2 weeks then i would flush them really well 1 time(2x water to size of pot ur using..EX.. 2 gallon pots use 4 gallons of water) then do my mollasses and water thing..JMO...To each there own..lol
 
alotaball

alotaball

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Flushing is important... but curing is WAYYY more important when it comes to quality.. I have had unflushed early harvested bud.. become really smooth and tasty with a good cure...

imo flushing helps.. but curing is where the Good bud is separated from the best :)
 
Trichy Bastard

Trichy Bastard

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alotaball said:
Flushing is important... but curing is WAYYY more important when it comes to quality.. I have had unflushed early harvested bud.. become really smooth and tasty with a good cure...

imo flushing helps.. but curing is where the Good bud is separated from the best :)
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I agree alottaball. I don't know about curing changing the potency or high- (I understand there's a belief the cbj and cbd levels change) and have no clue about this- but for taste and smoothness it's just like how a good cure makes a good cigar...
 
konagirl420

konagirl420

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Doing good, doing good :) So now that I have everyone's theory on flushing hehehehe I would like to hear more about your opinions and stuff on the curing/drying process please pretty please???? with whip cream on top ;)
 
kevin murphy

kevin murphy

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hahaha drying and curing is a wide ball game just like flushing everyone has different methods mine was to cut hang upside down on string like a washing line and leave for 7-10 days the jar and cure for aslong as u want the longer the better ,jarring them re distributed the moisture to different buds but it has to be opened every few hours to start off with to prevent mold and humidity ..i think the humidity should be 56% and under and there right to smoke..if im wrong please comment..still learning myself
 
Trichy Bastard

Trichy Bastard

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I think the idea is to keep the leaves that are in the in the flowers on for best results as the moisture drawn from there also helps the cure. I've read most mass producers cut the leaves upon harvest cuz it's easier to trim them when wet- but leaving them on creates a more ideal environment for a slower and more equalized curing rate. Hang them upside down on strings for a week or so (just test by seeing when the stems start feeling drier or feel like they want to snap easier). Once it seems they are reasonably dry cut them into sections that will fit into your mason jars with lids on and keep them in a dark cabinet while opening the jar once or twice a day -or more in the first few days, whenever you notice moisture on the sides of the glass to vent off the excess. The idea is to let them dry uniformly and slowly. Once they seem properly dry you'll know- it may take weeks. I try to grow all fresh herbs in my garden and use a similar process when there are extras just in case run out of fresh basil or romemary or whatever- although their desity is less than a bud. I think there is a whole sticky dedicated to this in the "how to" section of this website for the noobs. I'm sure others have more experience at this than me, but felt like trying to help.
 
Hoenhiem

Hoenhiem

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^^i agree. i can only chime in with the info i have amassed since this will be my first official grow from seed to cure. but its really makes more sense that the taste and flavor change which would effect potency the longer you cure. the same with curing with leaves on or off. most info you come across tells you to manicure then dry/cure as its easiest not the best. i think im going to try a bit of both and see for myself that way next go around i will be more help to the first timers as well as know what to do or most importantly not to do. best lessons so far: ph'ed water and not a drop of anything else. goodluck mami
 
konagirl420

konagirl420

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Trichy Bastard said:
I think the idea is to keep the leaves that are in the in the flowers on for best results as the moisture drawn from there also helps the cure. I've read most mass producers cut the leaves upon harvest cuz it's easier to trim them when wet- but leaving them on creates a more ideal environment for a slower and more equalized curing rate. Hang them upside down on strings for a week or so (just test by seeing when the stems start feeling drier or feel like they want to snap easier). Once it seems they are reasonably dry cut them into sections that will fit into your mason jars with lids on and keep them in a dark cabinet while opening the jar once or twice a day -or more in the first few days, whenever you notice moisture on the sides of the glass to vent off the excess. The idea is to let them dry uniformly and slowly. Once they seem properly dry you'll know- it may take weeks. I try to grow all fresh herbs in my garden and use a similar process when there are extras just in case run out of fresh basil or romemary or whatever- although their desity is less than a bud. I think there is a whole sticky dedicated to this in the "how to" section of this website for the noobs. I'm sure others have more experience at this than me, but felt like trying to help.
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Thank You, I really appreciate it ;) !!!!!
 
Kottonmouth king15

Kottonmouth king15

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Whatsa happinin kona! Everyone has an opinion,but i will nevereverever leave the leaves on till after dry.ever.pain inthe arse.i always trim at harvest.just me tho! Not debat anyone!
 
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