Speed curing

Pullin' weeds

Pullin' weeds

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Hi all,

I think I've developed a new technique to speed dry and cure my herb, with decent quality - not too harsh etc...

I've gone from plant to pipe in as little as 2 hours.

I'd love for a few people to give it try and tell me what they think of their results .

So I put a few buds in the microwave for a few seconds, 10 seconds tops. You'll probably hear a few pops and crackles. Then quick dry them in a food dehydrator or other heat or fan of your choice.


My theory on this is that the brief microwave treatment is just enough to burst the cell walls in the plant, allowing the chlorophyl and other nastys a way to make a speedy exit. But it's not enough to damage the THC to any great extent.

Like I said - give it a try with a couple of buds and let us all know what you think.
 
natmoon

natmoon

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Pullin' weeds said:
Hi all,

I think I've developed a new technique to speed dry and cure my herb, with decent quality - not too harsh etc...

I've gone from plant to pipe in as little as 2 hours.

I'd love for a few people to give it try and tell me what they think of their results .

So I put a few buds in the microwave for a few seconds, 10 seconds tops. You'll probably hear a few pops and crackles. Then quick dry them in a food dehydrator or other heat or fan of your choice.


My theory on this is that the brief microwave treatment is just enough to burst the cell walls in the plant, allowing the chlorophyl and other nastys a way to make a speedy exit. But it's not enough to damage the THC to any great extent.

Like I said - give it a try with a couple of buds and let us all know what you think.
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Im sure thats a good way to get a "right now" smoke,connoisseurs of pot will never do that though.
Any fast drying method will not be good and imo anyway sweating and curing causes a biosynthetic chemical reaction which as well as improving flavour also improves the strength:blsmoke:
 
Pullin' weeds

Pullin' weeds

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Totally agree that it's not top quality - yet.

It does benefit greatly from a traditional jar cure, but it gets you to that point much quicker than hanging for a week or 2.

Like I said, It's something new - I've found it as good or better than water curing. Give it a try.
 
natmoon

natmoon

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Pullin' weeds said:
Totally agree that it's not top quality - yet.

It does benefit greatly from a traditional jar cure, but it gets you to that point much quicker than hanging for a week or 2.

Like I said, It's something new - I've found it as good or better than water curing. Give it a try.
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Sorry to also tell you that its far from new lol:mrgreen:
 
Pullin' weeds

Pullin' weeds

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Live and learn I guess :)

I've heard of speed drying in the microwave before, but only nuking it until it's dry - which I would think would totally destroy it.

I think this is more gentle.
 
natmoon

natmoon

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Pullin' weeds said:
Live and learn I guess :)

I've heard of speed drying in the microwave before, but only nuking it until it's dry - which I would think would totally destroy it.

I think this is more gentle.
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The best way ive found to fast cure a bud without losing any potency is to put it on top of a disposable dehumidifier and leave it in the warm grow area:blsmoke:
 
devilwacause

devilwacause

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I've found the best way at quickening the curing process was sped up in jars (yet not too quick of cure) by sticking those packets of Silica gel thingys (the "Chicklets" (lol Ron White) in the new electronic box) and stick then at the bottom of the jar with like a 3 liter faygo bottle cap to catch any goop and a screen located between the buds and silica.
 
anhedonia

anhedonia

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im still on my first grow and am seriously considering an herb dryer wich from what ive read, readys your bud for curing in 2-3 days, eliminating fungus or mold and odors as well, and they cost only 200 dollars.
 
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stonegrove

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tried the microwave yesterday but the bud i used was drying for two days before i microwaved it, the smoke was surprisingly nice, but the smell and taste wasnt strong at all. the high was tho.
 
madcow

madcow

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i have a little black cardboard box i put on top of a warm lamp the bud drys in 15\20 mins to and hour depending on size,break it up to dry it faster,all the crystal is still there and it smokes good!! :) lol
 
kochab

kochab

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anhedonia said:
im still on my first grow and am seriously considering an herb dryer wich from what ive read, readys your bud for curing in 2-3 days, eliminating fungus or mold and odors as well, and they cost only 200 dollars.
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save the money........you will be MUCH happier.
 
Tokesalot

Tokesalot

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I remember when i used to get nuggets from friends that were somewhat fresh---harvested maybe 5 days ago, just cut off the big branches.

Wut I did to "speed cure" was i have a huge bright 200w bulb that hangs and lights up my loft, i tied some strings to a little metal plate and hung it about 1/2ft from the bulb and shifted it around every half hour while i made dinner, did chores, etc. killed time. dried in 2 hours and had no problems at all. tasted like good ol fruity, wasn't harsh. rolled a blunt. worked great.

thats my expierience with speed curing.
 
VictorVIcious

VictorVIcious

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Jorge talks about that in his book. I made a dryer for 1/2 that amount, put bud in it for 2 days and smoked some. Couldn't believe it would stay lit but it did. The bud dryer is posted in this forum. VV
 
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gst1147

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Drying buds with a 200 watt light? Did you shine the light directly on the buds? I was told by an older grower that light degrades thc, thats why I dry and cure it in a dark place.
 
Tokesalot

Tokesalot

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gst1147 said:
Drying buds with a 200 watt light? Did you shine the light directly on the buds? I was told by an older grower that light degrades thc, thats why I dry and cure it in a dark place.
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like i said, i was young when I did it :P. it was just to quick dry it, it was free bud. and i wanted to get baked before i went snowboarding :P
 
poplars

poplars

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yeah I tried the flood light trick and it made the buds taste like shit. I'm gonna just wait, old fashioned way.
 
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