LinguaPeel
Well-Known Member
How does curing work?
I've heard I need to put my buds in glass jars to obtain the cheesiest of cheese.
Curing stops at 59%RH I've heard. Why and how does dropping below this level stop the curing process? Temperature is irrelevant, correct?
Ive read I need to burp the jars regularly. Why? How does that pertain to the curing process? Can I use a valved vessel to save time? Does pressure need to escape or does fresh air need to enter? Sorry I'm a newbie I know this is stuff you learn on your first crop. Its nothing like curing tobacco or food, I've worked in those industries before and curing isn't quite the right term, they are interested in pulling moisture out with desiccant, not creating complex acidic flavors that didn't exist prior.
Any help appreciated. Scientific answers only please.
I've heard I need to put my buds in glass jars to obtain the cheesiest of cheese.
Curing stops at 59%RH I've heard. Why and how does dropping below this level stop the curing process? Temperature is irrelevant, correct?
Ive read I need to burp the jars regularly. Why? How does that pertain to the curing process? Can I use a valved vessel to save time? Does pressure need to escape or does fresh air need to enter? Sorry I'm a newbie I know this is stuff you learn on your first crop. Its nothing like curing tobacco or food, I've worked in those industries before and curing isn't quite the right term, they are interested in pulling moisture out with desiccant, not creating complex acidic flavors that didn't exist prior.
Any help appreciated. Scientific answers only please.