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Your Guide to Drying and Curing

Cannabis Buds
Leafly Staff
August 8, 2016
After months of hard work carefully tending your plants, youve finally harvested a crop
of frosty, fragrant cannabis buds that you just cant wait to try. But first, they need to be
dried. While you may be tempted to dry your cannabis as quickly as possible, curing, a
prolonged process of removing moisture from the flowers under controlled environmental
conditions, will provide a much better product for multiple reasons.
Proper Cannabis Curing Increases Potency
Cannabis plants produce tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) and other cannabinoids

through a process called biosynthesis, in which certain compounds are gradually
converted into new blends. For example, THCA becomes the main psychoactive
compound in cannabis, THC.
This process doesnt completely stop the second you cut down your plant; if you keep
freshly harvested cannabis in temperatures between 60 and 70F and humidity level
between 45-55%, the conversion of non-psychoactive cannabinoids to THCA will
continue and your buds will gain potency. Quick drying under warm, dry conditions halts
this process much faster.
Curing Affects Flavor and Quality of Smoke
Many of the aromatic compounds (terpenes) that give cannabis its unique smell and
flavor are quite volatile, and can degrade and evaporate at temperatures as low as 70F. A
slow cure at low temperatures will preserve these terpenes better than a quick, hot
cannabis drying process.
These conditions also create an optimal environment for enzymes and aerobic bacteria to
break down leftover minerals and the undesirable sugars produced by the decomposition
of chlorophyll during the drying process. The presence of these sugars and leftover
minerals is what causes the harsh, throat-burning sensation you get from smoking
improperly cured cannabis.
Curing Preserves Your Cannabis
A proper cure allows you to store your cannabis for long periods without worrying about
mold or the loss of cannabinoid content. Well-cured flowers can be stored in an air-tight
container in a cool, dark place for up to two years without significant loss of potency.
How to Dry and Cure Your Cannabis

There are many ways to cure cannabis buds, but most people use a variation of one
popular method. Although you can freeze dry, water cure, or even dry-ice cure your buds,
we are going to focus on the easiest and surest way to get the best results from your
harvest.
Initial Cannabis Drying
How you complete this step will depend on how you harvest your cannabis. The most
popular way is to cut 12-16 branches from the plants, remove unwanted leaves, and then
hang the branches from string or wire. Some growers cut and hang whole plants, while
others will snip buds from branches and place them on cannabis drying racks. You may
fully manicure your flowers before drying, or wait until after.
Regardless of which method you prefer, you will need to keep the harvested cannabis in a
dark room with temperatures kept within the 60-70F range and humidity between 45-
55%, with a small fan to gently circulate the air. This is crucial to preserving the flavor
and aroma of your harvested bud in the finished product, so its recommended that you
have a dehumidifier, A/C unit, or another method for ensuring that conditions stay in this
range.
When the flowers feel a little crunchy on the outside and the smallest branches snap when
you bend them rather than fold, youre ready for the next step. Depending on the density
of the flowers and the environmental conditions, it can take anywhere from 5 to 15 days
for the initial drying to be complete.
Final Cannabis Cure
Once you have determined that your cannabis buds are mostly dry, its time to cure them.
Step 1: Manicure your buds and separate them from the branches, if you have not done
so already.
Step 2: Place the trimmed buds into some type of airtight container. Wide mouth quart-
size canning jars are the most commonly used container, but you can use ceramic, metal,
wood, or plastic vessels as well. Some people use oven bags, which are perfectly fine, but
most plastic bags are unsuitable for curing as they are not impervious to oxygen and can
degrade when they come in contact with certain terpenes found in cannabis. Pack the
flowers loosely into your containers, filling them all the way to the top without
compacting or crushing the buds.
Step 3: Seal the containers and place them in a cool, dry, dark spot to finish the curing
process. Within the first day, you will notice that the buds are no longer crunchy and dry
on the outside, as moisture from inside the flowers rehydrates the outer portions. If this is
not the case, you have over-dried your cannabis.
Step 4: During the first week, open the containers several times per day and let the
flowers breathe for a few minutes. This allows moisture to escape and replenishes the
oxygen inside the container. If you notice the odor of ammonia when opening a
container, it means the buds are not dry enough to be cured and anaerobic bacteria are
consuming them, which will lead to moldy, rotten cannabis. After the first week, you will
only need to open the containers once every few days or so.
After 2 to 3 weeks in containers, your cannabis will be cured enough to provide a quality
experience, but 4 to 8 weeks of cure time will improve it even more. Some strains benefit
from 6 months or more of curing.
The curing process is possibly the most overlooked aspect of cannabis production, one
that was all but ignored when the black market was our only option. Due to competition
in the medical and recreational cannabis markets, more producers are paying attention to
this process that turns a decent product into a truly excellent one, and now you can do the
same with your homegrown flowers.
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Complete Drying & Curing Marijuana

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by Nebula Haze
Table of Contents
Why You Must Dry & Cure Cannabis Buds
Complete Marijuana Drying & Curing Guide
How to Dry Your Buds

How to Cure Your Buds
How to Fool-Proof Curing with a "Boveda" Humidipak
Common Questions About Drying & Curing Cannabis
This drying & curing tutorial is part of our "how to harvest cannabis" series:
Flushing > Harvest > Trimming > Drying & Curing
Why Do Growers Dry and "Cure" Cannabis Buds?

Harvest time!
Your buds are ready for harvest, yet your job as a grower is not quite over yet. You still
need to put your newly harvested buds through the cannabis curing process.
(When do I harvest?)
In order to ensure the best quality for your freshly harvested buds, you must prepare your
buds with a process known as curing, which involves drying your buds slowly in a
controlled environment, then keeping buds in glass jars over the course of a few weeks to
let certain natural plant processes occur. The drying/curing process causes buds to smell
better and for effects to feel more potent. It also reduces harshness.
Optimal Drying Environment:

Room Temperature - Around 70F (21C)
50% Humidity
Optimal Environment in Jars (Curing):

58-65% Humidity
Full Drying & Curing Tutorial - Step-By-Step
Growers cure marijuana buds because they will not achieve their peak potency and
quality if they're uncured. If you started with great genetics and youve taken care of your
marijuana plants properly during their life, then curing is what makes the difference
between "just okay" and trophy-worthy buds.
A big part of why buds from medical marijuana dispensaries or cannabis cups often
seem so special is they have been expertly cured. People who have never experienced
buds prepared this way are often amazed by the smooth, pleasant experience of slow
cured buds. Here's a quick review:
Why Do Growers Dry & Cure Buds After Harvest?
Heres what drying and curing cannabis properly does for you...
Breaks down chlorophyll and dramatically improves taste / smoothness of buds

Gets rid of the unpleasant fresh hay or cut grass smell which is common on
newly harvested buds
Brings out the subtle flavors and unique smell of your cannabis strain
Reduces harshness in buds; youre less likely to start coughing or get a
headache
Buds are less likely to cause anxiety, racing thoughts, or paranoia
Reduces the chance of mold or bacteria growing on your buds
Curing seems to actually increase potency! Read on to learn more...
In most cases, a proper cure will change the subjective effects of buds. There is
something that happens during a slow curing process which changes the exact
composition of cannabinoids and terpenoids. This changes how buds make you feel.
Try smoking buds directly off the plant vs smoking those same buds after theyve been
dried/cured. The best way to understand the difference is to try it for yourself! ;)
Many growers feel that drying buds slowly and proper curing will actually make buds
feel more potent up to a point. Growers also report that properly cured buds are much
more pleasant to smoke, vaporize, or turn into edibles. This is likely due to how
cannabinoids and terpenoids are altered during the curing process.
So now you may be wondering...
How do you dry your marijuana buds slowly?

How long do you dry your buds for and what's the best drying method?
How do you cure buds perfectly every time, without leaving anything to chance?
Get the answers right here!
Note: This article covers the tried-and-true steps for traditional curing. This is the most
used and well-studied way to cure your buds. However, there are other possible methods
including water curing which I personally don't have any experience with.
Drying & Curing Marijuana: Overview

Curing begins as soon as you cut down your plant. So in order to get the most from
curing, you need to master the process of drying your buds.
An important part of the curing process happens during the first few days, as you begin
drying your buds. During this initial drying phase, the main goal is to let your buds dry
out relatively slowly (usually 3-7 days) while protecting buds against mold and bacteria
growth.
Curing starts as soon as you cut down your plant!

Most growers trim their buds and hang them upside down to dry until the outsides of
buds are dry and the small stems snap when you bend them. Basically, once your buds
will pop off you're ready to go :)
A relatively slow drying process (along with smart curing practices) gives you the best
benefits. It doesn't need to take forever, but any time you speed dry your freshly
harvested buds youre losing many of the benefits of curing. However, your buds are still
improved by curing even if you overdry your buds or dry them a little too quick.
Note: If you use heat to speed dry your buds (microwave, oven, etc), buds will really
taste terrible.
Here's an overview of the harvest / drying / curing cannabis process. Click for bigger
picture and keep scrolling down for more complete instructions...
Now I will walk you through a step-by-step process so you can produce a professional
cure every time, with no guesswork involved.
This method will work for you even if youre just starting out and have never cured buds
before. No matter what previous experience you have curing buds, this will show you
how to ensure they come out connoisseur-quality every time.
How to Perfectly Dry & Cure Your Marijuana Every
Time
What you need:
Wide mouthed mason jars - 1 quart size. These are sometimes labled as "32 oz"
jars.
Place to Dry or Drying rack (optional) - I usually hang my buds from clothes
hangers in my closet but you can hang buds from almost anything! String and
creativity go a long way :) It's only recommended to use a drying rack if there's
high humidity or a lot of buds to be dried in a small space, because a drying rack
can dry buds too quickly in average humidity conditions.
Hygrometer (optional) - I like the Caliber IV Hygrometer because it easily fits
inside quart mason jars. This measures the humidity of the air inside your jar, so
you can make sure it's not too humid or too dry for optimal curing.
Humidipaks (optional) - Boveda Medium 62% packs are cheap and specifically
formulated for storing cannabis so it does not dry out or get crispy
Step 1: Cut down your plant

Some growers cut the plant down at the base and hang the whole plant upside down to
dry. Others will cut off branches and hang them to dry. Still others will cut off individual
buds so they can lay them out and dry them on a mesh screen or rack.
How should you cut down your plant?
It's tough to mess this part up! You can harvest your plant a piece at a time, and I've also
seen growers trim their buds while they're still on the plant so they can hang their whole
plant upside down to dry.
I personally cut down branches one at a time. Heres a plant that is halfway through being
harvested.
Step 2: Trim away extra fan leaves

Before you start drying your buds, most growers will trim away extra leaves.
At the very least, you should trim away all your big fan leaves, though many growers also
trim down the little leaves that grow on the buds.
This improves the appearance of your buds, and will provide a smoother experience. Too
much leafy matter can make buds more harsh.
The amount of leaves you trim off is due to personal preference. However, like the last
step, you want to leave more if you live in a very dry area. You want to cut off as much
as you can if your area is humid, to help speed up the drying process and prevent mold. If
it's very humid where you live than you may consider removing buds from branches
while drying.
If Your Humidity Is...
Dry (Under 30% RH) - You might consider leaving more leaves on your plant
while trimming to help slow down the drying process. The more plant matter left
behind, the lower the buds dry. For example you could trim your buds but leave
extra fan leaves, or possibly even not trim at all until after drying.
Average Humidity - If you never really notice the humidity where you live
chances are it's perfect for hanging your cannabis upside down to dry :)
Humid (Over 60% Humidity) - If it's very humid where you live, you might
consider actually separating buds from branches after trimming and put them on a
drying rack or mesh to help them dry in the high humidity without running into
problems with mold (here's how one grower dried in high humidity)
I recommend trimming your buds while wearing disposable gloves, to prevent your hands
from getting covered in sticky resin.
You may want to save your trim (resin-covered leaves or larfy buds you've trimmed off).
These extra leaves are not good to smoke by themselves, but after being dried, the trim
can be processed to make marijuana butter or other cannabis extracts.
Learn how to make cannabis extracts with trim
Right after you harvest your plant, it's important to start drying your buds slowly, over a
couple of days to a week or more.
Step 3: Begin the slow drying process
Why should you dry your cannabis slowly? Drying your buds is the first part of the
curing process, and important!
Optimal Drying Environment:

50% Humidity
Here are some ideas to adjust your environment:
Air Conditioner - Cools Air & Lowers Humidity

Evaporative Cooler - Cools Air & Raises Humidity
Dehumidifier - Heats Air & Lowers Humidity
Humidifier - Heats Air & Raises Humidity
Heater - Heats Air & (Usually) Lowers Humidity
Buds which are quick-dried in a dehydrator/stove, via dry ice, or in a microwave taste
terrible, smell even worse, and often leave you with a migraine or paranoia. When you
quick-dry your buds, you are completely skipping over the most important part of the
curing process!
In fact, even drying your buds in mildly hot temperatures, like 85F (30C), can burn off
valuable smells (terpenes) & possibly certain cannabinoids.
Curing you cannabis properly makes up almost 50% of your final bud quality!
You can take the best cannabis in the whole world but if it's not cured it's going to be
mid-quality at best!
There are many ways to dry your marijuana buds.
Hanging buds upside down to dry is considered the "standard" way of drying. You
can get creative when coming up with ways to hang plants upside down.
You can dry buds by hanging them upside down from clothes hangers, string, almost
anything you can think of. You can even hang the entire plant upside down. Personally, I
prefer to hang buds upside down for the drying process.
However, you can dry your buds via many different ways!
Some growers place their freshly

harvested buds on a drying rack as pictured to the right.
A drying rack will dry your buds faster than most of the other methods because the stems
are removed from the buds (and the stems contain a bit of water). Using a drying rack is
the preferred drying method if you live in a humid area where mold is a problem, if
you're drying a lot of buds in a relatively small space, or if you have huge colas or buds
that you're worried might mold.
You can leave as much or as little stem as you want. The more you leave, the slower the
dry.
Some growers dry their buds in paper bags or even by laying them out on cardboard.
I usually dry my newly harvested buds in my grow tent, or a closet

If youre laying your buds on something flat like cardboard, it can create wet spots, and
will leave an imprint on the sides of your buds where they touched the flat surface. That
being said, cardboard can be a way to help people dry buds if they live in a humid
environment because it will quickly pull the water out of the buds.
If buds are creating wet spots, you may need to rotate them every few hours so they dry
more evenly. This is one of the reasons I prefer to use a drying rack if it's humid, or
hanging buds pretty much any other time.
If buds start to seem wet/soggy, or if you live in
a very humid environment, you may need to use a small fan to create extra airflow in the
drying area to prevent buds from getting too wet and causing mold. Never point a fan
directly at your buds, only point it at a nearby wall. Even then, be careful of drying buds
too fast with a fan! You should avoid using a fan unless it's absolutely necessary because
it can easily overdry buds. I've overdried an entire harvest by adding a fan before, so use
with caution!
For those who live in extremely humid areas (where the high humidity in the air is
preventing buds from drying even with a fan), there are more resources at the bottom of
this article on how to dry out your buds properly. Learn how one grower was able to dry
his buds even with 85-95% relative humidity in his area.
The most important aspect of the drying process is to dry them slowly, and in such a way
that its easy for you to check on them regularly. So don't hide them in the back of a
closet that's hard for you to get to. You need to be able to check on your buds every day,
and more often is possible (especially during your first few harvests, until you know how
buds dry in your personal environment).
Step 4: Continue drying until outsides of buds feel dry to the touch,
and smaller stems snap instead of bend, usually 3-7 days. Buds will
"snap" off without leaving a stringy trail.
If buds are dry sooner than 3-4 days, it may mean you've dried your buds a little too fast,
but that's okay! Live and learn for next time. It's difficult to get things exactly right at
first because the size and density of the buds, and your environment can vary so
much! Even if buds have been dried too quickly, they still benefit from the curing
process, but it may take a little longer than normal for buds to be fully "cured."
If you accidentally remove all moisture from the buds (dry your cannabis for too long),
the curing process slows down dramatically, or may even come mostly to a halt. However
just like buds dried too quickly, overdried buds will still cure, but it takes longer.
When to jar cannabis buds?
When hanging your buds upside down to dry, your buds are ready to be placed in jars
when the outsides of all the buds are completely dry to the touch, but not brittle.The
bigger stems will still be bendy but the smaller stems will snap when buds are ready to
pull down.
When buds are finished drying, you'll be able to snap off the
smallest buds with your fingers without leaving a "string" of plant behind.
"Stringiness" means there's still too much moisture inside.
Although the buds may feel overdry at this point, if the bigger stems are bendy it means
there's still water hidden inside that will work its way to the outside of the buds during
the curing process. This is the perfect time to pull down your buds and jar them.
If you pull down your buds before the smallest stems snap, you'll find they tend to be too
wet once you put them in jars, so you'll end up having to dry them more anyway. But if
you can find a stem that snaps, it's better to take buds down too early since it's a lot easier
to take water away than add it back.
With drying methods where the buds have been removed from the stems, it's important to
jar buds as soon as the outsides feel dry to the touch, before the buds dry all the way
through, since there won't be any stems to "hold onto" some extra water.
If buds were completely separated from the stems during the drying
process, they're ready as soon as the outsides feel dry to the touch.
It's ideal to pull buds down at the right time because you can slowly draw out the
moisture from the middle of the buds, which allows the curing process to continue. As
long as the outside of your buds feel dry to the touch, it is unlikely for mold to grow.
Mold generally grows where the outsides of your buds feel moist or damp to the touch.
Some growers choose to sample some of their buds at this point, but be aware that the
smell, taste, and potency are not even close to optimal yet. Buds that haven't been
cured are also usually harsh, tend to bother the back of your throat, and give some people
headaches. Bud don't worry, your bud quality continues to improve as you cure the buds
and help break down some of the "bad stuff" that you don't want in your buds.
Step 5: Place your buds in jars

From this point, your goal is to store your buds in a controlled environment. You want to
stabilize the relative humidity at around 60-65% when the buds are placed in an enclosed
container. This is the correct environment to cure your marijuana buds to perfection. If
you've taken your buds down when the smallest stems snap, but the larger ones bend,
then chances are your buds will already create the perfect humidity when they're in the
jars.
Optimal Curing Environment (in Jars):

60-65% Humidity
Place your dried cannabis buds in jars for the "curing" process
When the humidity is at 60-65%, your buds will feel completely dry on the outside, but
won't crumble or seem dusty in your hands (which usually means the humidity is too
low).
Here's how to jar your buds the right way every time, without any guesswork on your
part.
The ideal storage containers for marijuana buds are wide-

mouthed glass mason jars. These can be found pretty easily at big grocery stores, most
craft stores, online, and at superstores (like Wal-mart). As cannabis cultivation has
become more popular, these jars are appearing in more and more stores.
You want mason jars that hold 1 quart (labeled "Quart jars" or sometimes 32oz jars).
Each of these jars will hold about an ounce of dried buds (usually about 0.75-1.25 ounces
of bud will fit in one jar, but it can be more or less depending on the consistency of your
buds).
One-quart glass mason jars have proven to be a great size for proper curing. Bigger jars
are more likely to encourage mold - I've learned this one from experience :( Other types
of jars often don't seal the right way, which can prevent buds from curing properly. For
example, the type of jars that have a rubber seal don't seem to cure buds right for me. I
always use quart-sized glass mason jars, and you'll see that the majority of growers do the
same.
You want to fill each jar 75% full of buds, so theres still a bit of air at the top. If you
shake the jars, you want the buds to be able to move around. If they're sticking together it
means they're still too wet and you should leave the lids off for a little while to help them
dry out.
If buds are sticking together in clumps when you try to shake the jar, it means they still
have too much moisture and need to be dried further. Just like when buds are too dry,
when buds are too wet they slow down the curing process, but it's even worse because it
can cause mold. Never let buds sit in jars if they feel wet, or even moist on the outside!
Buds should always feel completely dry on the outside, and shouldn't stick together.
If you ever smell "ammonia" it means they're too wet and bad bacteria is starting to
grow
If you notice that any buds feel damp or moist, do not store them in the jars yet! Allow
those buds to continue drying slowly until they start to feel dry on the outside before
putting them in jars.If they're already in jars and feel moist, make sure to leave the tops of
the jars off until the buds feel dry again.
I know it's tough to keep them from drying out all the way, yet not putting them in too
wet. But if you follow these steps you'll be able to get it perfect!
How much difference does the humidity inside the jar make?
Check out one grower's experience with "high humidity" curing vs
"low humidity" curing buds!
More on curing buds in anaerobic conditions
Some growers cultivate strongly anaerobic conditions during the drying/curing process
on purpose. For example, some indoor growers put their cannabis buds in jars while at
least partially wet on the outside, causing extra bacterial growth. Buds cured in very wet
conditions look different, smell different and produce different effects, but may be more
harsh.
Another real-life example of curing buds in anearobic conditions is some outdoor

growers will throw newly harvested cannabis buds in a pile while wet, leaves and all, and
allowed it to sort of cook in place like a compost pile. After some amount of time, the
buds are wrapped up and compressed for storage, often still partially wet, then cut up into
bricks. This is considered a type of "brick weed."
Example of "brick weed" cured in anaerobic (wet) conditions
Any curing process that involves letting buds stay wet and sealed up at the beginning
produces weed with a different consistency and different effects. Buds become crumbly
and they lose their green color after just a week or two, becoming more tan or
golden. Many people agree that curing in anaerobic conditions can produce bud that
is more "harsh" and this type of bud is generally considered "inferior." To be fair to both
sides, there are people I've met who prefer this type of cannabis because they like the
slightly different effects.
That being said, curing buds while still wet can be unsafe by causing unwanted mold or a
bad type of bacteria to grow. If you cure buds while they're dry on the outside and moist
on the inside, as stated in this tutorial, you can achieve the same mental and physical
effects of anaerobic-cured weed without the harshness, simply by giving buds a little
more time to cure.
If you want to safely get the effects of anaerobically cured bud, all you have to do is cure
buds in jars for 2+ months. They start to slowly get a similar appearance and consistency
of bud cured in anaerobic conditions, but instead of being harsh they actually get
smoother over time. The mental and physical effects of long-cured buds also seems to
get stronger as it's cured longer (up to a point), giving similar heady and body effects that
some describe as being a little "drunk." Long-cured buds gives you the same benefits
without the harshness or lack of safety. Because of that, I highly recommend avoiding
sealing up buds that feel wet on the outside during the curing process!
Step 6: Curing (first few weeks): Open all jars regularly to inspect
and air out buds
During the first few days, you may want to check even more often than once/day,
especially if you are worried about mold or bacteria from too much moisture.
Its important that youre checking on your buds at least every 24 hours during the
beginning stages, as described below. In addition to checking on your buds, it's also
important to open the jars once a day, because buds need fresh air as part of the curing
process.
If you smell ammonia or the outside of buds feel moist, it means buds are
too wet and need to air out before closing the jars again. If it smells more
like cannabis every day, it means you're doing it right!
For the impatient, this also gives you the opportunity to try out your new buds and see
how they improve during the curing process :)
As mentioned already, the trick to a great marijuana cure is controlling the humidity of
the environment. Ideally, you would like to keep your buds stored in an enclosed
container with about 60-65%% relative humidity. This is the perfect amount of moist and
dry to get the fastest and best curing process.
To be able to get a reading on your current humidity levels (so you can make sure theyre
perfect every time), you may want to invest in a tool called a hygrometer.
I like the Caliber IV hygrometer, which is small enough to fit in your curing jars and can
be found online for cheap. A hygrometer is more of a luxury than a necessity, though it
will take out a lot of the guesswork.
As you can see in this pic, the Caliber IV hygrometers display both the temperature and
the relative humidity in each curing jar. (click for a closer look)
Use a hygrometer for pro cannabis curing results, as it will allow you to determine
exactly where you are in the curing process and spot possible humidity problems before
they affect your buds. Even if you only have one, you can put it in different jars during
your daily check to get an idea of the RH (relative humidity) in your jars.
Buds need some amount of time to sweat in the jar before you can get an accurate
reading of how much moisture is really in the jars. Sometime buds which seemed dry
when you put them in will feel damp and soggy when you check them a few hours later.
This is because the moisture that was contained in the middle has spread out to the rest of
the buds, and it means the buds need to be dried further.
A hygrometer will let you measure the relative humidity within your curing jars most
precisely, but I was able to do this process for years without any extra tools just by
following the general guidelines below for how buds should look/feel.
Overview of curing cannabis humidity requirements

For the first week, you want to air out your jars for a few moments at least once a day.
Just open all the jars and close them again once a day. While the jars are open, check on
buds to determine the current humidity levels. You may also take this time to shake the
jars and move buds around, to ensure there are no moist spots, and buds aren't sticking
together in clumps.
This is what you're checking for every time you open your jars.
Buds feel wet - Wet buds need to be placed outside the jar to dry for another 12-24
hours. Moist buds should not be touching each other! It is very important you react
quickly if buds feel damp to the touch, as this is the most likely time for mold to grow.
> 70% humidity - When buds are too wet, your hygrometer will read greater than 70%
relative humidity after buds are in jars with hygrometer for 24 hours. If buds are very
wet, you may see the humidity climb up this high within just a couple of hours. If you see
the humidity rising on your hygrometer at a rate of 1% per hour or more, you may want
open the jars early, or at least keep a close eye, as your buds are probably too moist.
Buds feel moist - If you shake the jar at this point, you may notice that some of your
buds are still sticking together. Youre almost there, but buds are still a little too damp
and youre at risk for mold or anaerobic bacteria. If you live in a normal to dry climate,
you may be able to get away with just leaving the top off the jars for 1-4 hours. If you
live in a humid climate, you may have to take the buds out of the jars and lay them out
until the outsides begin to feel dry again.
65-70% humidity - When buds are slightly moist, your hygrometer will read 65-70%
relative humidity after buds are in jars with hygrometer for 24 hours.
Buds are not wet, but also not brittle - Youre in the cure zone! Your buds may feel a
bit sticky to your fingers. Buds should move independently and not clump together in big
bunches when you shake the jars.
60-65% humidity - When buds are in the cure zone, your hygrometer will read 60-65%
relative humidity after buds are in jars with hygrometer for 24 hours.
Some growers prefer to keep it a little lower during curing, down to around 55%,
especially if they're curing a whole lot of cannabis, because it helps prevents the chance
of mold or "moist pockets" in the jars.
At this point, some growers add a Boveda 62 Humidipak to their curing jar with the buds
to help keep the humidity in the correct range during the rest of the cure. (More on
Boveda 62 packs below)
Buds are too dry - Buds feel brittle and crumbly. At this point, there is not enough
moisture in the jars for the curing process to continue at a normal pace, and buds tend to
cure much more slowly.
< 55% humidity - When buds are too dry to continue curing, your hygrometer will read
less than 55% relative humidity, even after buds are in jars with hygrometer for 24 hours.
If it's between 55-60%, don't worry too much! Curing will still take place, just perhaps a
little bit slower.
In fact, even if you completely overdry your buds, they will still benefit from the curing
process!
Learn more about re-hydrating buds that have been overdried
IMPORTANT: Keep opening all jars at least once/day for first 1-2 weeks of curing
For the first 1-2 weeks, no matter what readings you get, you should continue checking
your buds and opening all the jars once a day. Even if buds are too dry, its important to
air out the buds quickly once a day this this first stage, as they need air to continue the
curing process.
Once you are sure buds have been steadily in the cure zone for a few weeks, you may
start opening the jars just once/week or even less.
Having Trouble Curing? Want to Prevent Problems During Your

Cure? Get Boveda 62 Humidipaks
For those who struggle with curing even after going through all the steps in this curing
tutorial, there's a product known as a "Boveda 62" humidipaks which can help maintain
the correct humidity in your jars. These are especially helpful at preventing the humidity
from getting too low, even if the humidity is very low where you live. Some growers
choose to use these every time they jar their buds to maintain the humidity in the 62%
range.
Boveda Humidipaks (62% version) are specifically made for cannabis and can help
maintain humidity at 62%, as well as rehydrate buds.
Humidipaks are used to regulate the humidity automatically. They were invented to keep
cigars fresh in humidors (which is how they originally got their name), but the company
now makes humidipaks that are specifically formulated for storing cannabis at the
right humidity (as stated on their website). These are the Boveda Medium
62% Humidipaks.
Note: Boveda is trying to move aways from the term "humidipak" these days for some
reason, but it's such a perfect name!
Here's a picture of buds stored with a humidipak. You simply place the little pouches
inside with your buds after they've finished drying.
Even when using Humidipaks, its important that you follow the rest of the steps outlined
in this tutorial to ensure that your cure goes great.
Do you need to get Boveda 62 Humidipaks?

No. If you follow all the steps outlined in this article, you likely will not need
Humidipaks. Most growers are able to cure their buds perfectly well without them.
However, they can be helpful if you will be curing your buds in an environment with the
incorrect humidity, especially if the air is really dry where you live. They can also be
helpful if you're not used to curing and are afraid of messing it up.
Humidipaks also work very well for long-term storage. When we used them, they didn't
seem to lower the humidity when it was too high in our curing jars, but they did
protect buds from drying out.
Will Boveda 62 packs reduce the smell of your buds?
Some growers have stated that adding the Boveda 62 packs immediately to jars with
freshly dried bud has reduced the smell and/or taste of their buds in the long run, though
we didn't personally notice that ourselves. Most growers seem to agree that these
packs won't reduce bud smell if they are added to the jars after the humidity has already
been stabilized around 62% humidity for a few days.
Keep opening all jars at least once/day for first 1-2 weeks of curing
For the first 1-2 weeks, whether or not you're using Boveda 62 humidipaks, you should
continue checking your buds regularly and opening all the jars once a day.
Once you are sure buds have been steadily in the cure zone for a few weeks, you may
start opening the jars just once/week or even less.
Re-Hydrating Overdried Buds

If you feel like you've overdried your buds, don't panic! Sometimes it feels like buds are
too dry even when there is still moisture inside. It's a good idea to leave buds in jars for at
least 2-3 days to see if moisture starts coming to the surface from inside. If buds still feel
bone dry after a few days of being jarred, that's when you might consider rehydrating
buds.
Don't Panic if Buds Are Too Dry!
If you've only got household items, trying to re-hydrate buds afterwards is risky and
probably not a good idea. Re-hydration increases the risk of mold, especially if using
something organic, like an orange peel, so use something that's mean to to do the re-
hydrating.
Boveda Humidipaks for Re-Hydrating Dry Buds
If youve been watching buds closely from the

beginning, it is unlikely that buds will become over dry. However, if you have over-dried
buds, one safe option to at least reduce the brittleness (freshen them up) is to add 62%
Boveda Humidipaks to your jars, which will bring the humidity back up to 62% (they
don't work well for reducing humidity though - they can only raise the humidity and
keeping it at the 62% level).
These will help slowly infuse moisture back into your buds and wont affect the taste or
increase the chances of mold.
Once the buds have been re-hydrated, you can remove the Humidipak if desired. Some
growers have reported that leaving Humidipaks in jars during the first 4 weeks of curing
can reduce the taste/smell of buds, though when we used Humidipaks during the curing
process we didn't notice any difference in smell or flavor.
Step 7: Long term storage
As long as buds remain consistently in the cure zone after several weeks, you can begin
to open jars once/month.
Buds will continue to improve from curing for up to 6 months. After 6 months, further
curing will not continue to have much effect. At this point you want to prepare the buds
for long term storage to maintain their potency for as long as possible.
For long-term storage (months), buds should be kept in air-tight containers (the wide-
mouthed mason jars they've been curing in are perfect) and placed in a cool, dark
environment.
For serious long-term storage (6 months or more), you may want to consider vacuum
sealing your buds, or even better, storing them in your freezer in tightly packed mason
glass jars!
Learn How to Store Weed Properly

(so it never loses smell or potency!)
Buds should feel dry and have been curing for at least 3 months before any attempt to
store them long term. It is better to err on the side of buds being too dry when youre
going to store buds for a long time without checking on them. Even if buds get brittle,
they can be "freshened up" later with a Humidipak.
Properly stored buds can retain a lot of their potency for years
After curing for a year or more after harvest, buds will tend to produce more of a
"mellow" effect, and will look a lot more beige than green, but other than that the effects
stay mostly the same as long as buds are stored properly.
~ 62% humidity - When buds are dry enough for long term
storage, your hygrometer will read 62% relative humidity or slightly less. It's important
that buds are not wet at all before long-term storage, or they may mold!
A great way to make sure buds don't contain extra moisture is to leave your cured buds in
unopened jars for a few weeks first, to make sure the humidity reading is completely
accurate before your store your buds somewhere you won't be able to easily check.
Adding a Boveda 62 humidipak to the jar will also help keep the humidity where it needs
to be!
Thats it! Perfectly cured buds every time!
Common Questions About Curing Cannabis

Now, you may be interested in...
Case studies on curing marijuana, by real growers:
Curing in Average Humidity (45-55% relative humidity) - by GrnMtnGrwr

Curing in Very Humid Environment (85-95% relative humidity) - by Chits
Why I'll never dry buds in a dehydrator again - by anonymous
I'm in a hurry. Why can't I quick dry buds?
What do I do if buds get too dry too fast?
Buds in jars are getting too moist, what do I do?

Additional Tips & Tricks for Drying/Curing Perfectly Every Time
Case Study on Curing - Average humidity (45-55%)
by GrnMtnGrwr
Here's how I did it, doing my first dry/cure after reading this technique.
I cut the plants, and trimmed them. All of the drying was done in 45-55% RH and 70-
75F. I hung them up in the cabinet I grew them in, lights off, with the ventilation still
going. I had some inner air circulation fans during the grow but I turned them off for the
dry. They were hanging up for 3-4 days and the outsides of the buds were feeling dried
out, but the stems weren't quite snapping yet.
This is when I stripped the buds off the main stem and put them into jars. The humidity
eventually rose to 65-72% so I took the tops off and let them sit. They quickly lowered to
the ambient RH, around 55%. I then put the lids back on, and I've been doing this for a
couple days now, and they're slowly stabilizing. I'm extremely confident this will be a
great cure.
Case Study on Curing - Very Humid Environment (85-95%)
by Chits
Presently trying this method and results are very good.
Started drying about a week ago. Finally had it down to 68% (not stable though) in the
jars, but was not comfortable with it at that point. Looking for around 62%.
Presently we are into a week+ of damp / rainy weather. Ambient air is high 80 to mid-
upper 90% RH. a little high for here, but not unusual.
How to get the jar below ambient was a issue for me. So I came up with a test. Here's
what I used:
1 gal. glass jar
1 lb. white rice
1 qt. jar of bud
2 paper lunch bags
In the oven at 250 degrees for 45 min. to a hour with the paper lunch bags and rice. Idea
is to dry it out as completely as possible.
Once out of the oven, Place bags and rice in gal. jar (loosely capped) to cool.
Okay, now fairly quickly remove contents from jar. Open 1 bag and add rice. Stand it up
in the gal. jar. In other bag pour in the buds and install into bag of rice. Slip a hygrometer
between outside bag & glass so you can see it's reading, and seal it all up. May take a bit
of persistence to get it right where you want it. But go slow.
While aiming for 62%, when the hygrometer rises to 60% I'll put the bud back into it's
cure jar and let stabilize. Repeat if needed. The meter will start out really low (being dry)
and will rise as it draws moisture out of the bud. Suggest you try and stay right on top of
it because it seems to work faster than I expected.
Starting with 72%, made this routine 2Xs and I'm almost perfectly stable at 60-63%. I
may go 1 more time, but I'll let it sit a day or so before determining that.
This was a spur of the moment idea. Seemed to work for a smaller grow anyways and I'm
sure something could be changed or modified to be even better (easier/faster?). This was
really flying-by-the-seat-of-the-pants as they say. (ie; not very scientific)
Anyways, living in the mold capital of the universe, I had to do something and relatively
quickly. Seems to be working fine.
Hope it helps someone else.
Why I'll never dry marijuana with a dehydrator again
by anonymous
Harvested 2 plants, still have 2 plants to harvest, and I just wanted to post about some
lessons learned.
The first plant I water cured. - Submersed in distilled H2O for 7 days, changing the water
daily, and leaving the top open for evap, stored in a dark place.
I used a dehydrator (on low setting ~85F) after curing to dry half the buds, and I hang
dried the other half.
The ones left to hang dry have a much nicer smell to them, and seem to burn slower than
the ones I dehydrated for some reason.
The dehydrator leaves a dried-leaf/earthy smell that I don't care for, so I will not be using
the dehydrator in the future to dry water cured buds. However, with both batches, I can
confirm, you get extremely high from water cured bud, plus the taste is fine, and the
smell is diminished. Works great for both vaping and smoking.
The 2nd plant, I am air curing. I hang dried half and used the dehydrator for half. The
hang dried looks and smells great, the dehydrated weed - not so much. Has that same
dried-leaf/earthy smell that I don't care for. I did not over dry it, it has a humidity of 66%
in the jars after 24 hours, and the original smell seems to be slowly coming back, but I'm
not sure how things will turn out yet, since I have about 3 weeks left on the cure.
Next time, I will not mess around with the dehydrator for drying, it's just not worth it to
me. Plus, I think this dehydrator imparts a plastic-like smell due to the plastic parts in the
dehydrator, which is extremely undesirable. Hopefully the cure will remove these smells
and I will get the original smell back.
So obviously, for my next 2 plants, I will just hang/slow dry and either water or air cure.
Just not a big fan of the dehydrator.
I actually thought using a dehydrator for the drying process would work out OK, but
current results are not agreeing.
Cheers.
Why can't I quick dry marijuana buds?
Question: What are the cons of quick-drying marijuana?
I want to make it clear that I intend to cure the buds, that's not the problem. My problem
is that I have to move to a new place (where I can't dry them normally) the day after I
harvest. I'm thinking about using the dry ice method, where you dump the buds on a bed
of chopped-up dry ice in a covered (with holes!) container.
I know a lot of people say it's harsher to dry quickly like this -- but why? Is it because
they are also skipping curing? Is there something happening as it dries?
1. What chemical processes are dependent on water? Chemically, what am I missing

out on?
2. Is a slow dry significantly better than an equivalent cure of quick-dried cannabis?
3. Alternatively, if moisture is required for some of the chemical conversions, can
you just trim them, vacuum seal them in jars, wait a week (or whatever), and then
quick dry them?
Answer:
The curing process begins as soon as you cut down the plants. If you remove all moisture
from the buds, it completely stops the curing process. Completely dry buds won't cure
any further. Trying to re-hydrate buds afterwards will not restart the curing process.
Therefore if buds become too dry too fast, curing stops and you lose the
taste/smell/potency benefits of further curing.
I know a lot of people say it's harsher to dry quickly like this -- but why? Is it because
they are also skipping curing? Is there something happening as it dries?
The curing process actually begins while you're drying the buds. Drying is just the first
part of the curing process and you want to dry your buds as slowly as possible throughout
the cure (without mold) for the best results. If you dry buds fast and then try to cure them,
it just doesn't work.
Over the years, I've tried many drying and curing methods, and I've sampled buds at all
stages of the process. In my experience, it's better to have slow dried buds that weren't
put in jars at all than quick dried buds, no matter how long those quick-dried buds have
been curing.
I think part of the benefit from slow drying is the controlled breakdown of green
chlorophyll (which makes buds taste terrible), and part of it has to do with chemical
changes that happen with the cannabinoids and terpenoids when a certain amount of
moisture is present.
You may want to look into water curing for your situation. Water cured buds look weird
and have reduced weight and smell, but water cured buds do get the other benefits from
curing and will provide an smooth experience.
1. What chemical processes are dependent on water? Chemically, what am I missing out
on?
Because marijuana is illegal in many places, there have not been many studies on what
happens during the curing process. No one is 100% sure on exactly which chemical
processes cause all the benefits of curing, but water seems to be vital for the curing
process to occur.
In the past, I've dried buds too quickly and tried to "reinvigorate" them with by adding
moisture back with Humidipaks. This added a controlled amount of moisture, which
made the buds less brittle, but buds never cured even after water was re-introduced.
For some reason the curing process seems to come to a stop once all the moisture is
removed from the buds, and is difficult or impossible to restart.
2. Is a slow dry significantly better than an equivalent cure of desiccant-dried cannabis?
Yes. Every time. Even vaping quick dried buds is terrible.
I highly advise against quick drying your buds, ever. I've tried quick-drying many ways
in my beginning days when I was too impatient, and buds always taste like utter crap.
And they gave me a headache. I've had to throw away ounces of buds because they were
worse than nothing.
Don't waste a whole harvest this way! You're much better off harvesting early or late then
trying to quick-dry.
Try searching around the net for examples of people who actually quick dry their buds.
You'll see they almost unanimously say they regret it.
3. Alternatively, if moisture is required for some of the chemical conversions, can you
just trim them, vacuum seal them in jars, wait a week (or whatever), and then quick dry
them?
It might work to vacuum seal the buds and then start the regular dry/cure process when
you can. Your biggest fear would be mold.
In your situation, I recommend either harvesting your buds a little early or a little late, so
you can dry/cure them properly.
What to do if buds get too dry too fast?

Your marijuana buds feel brittle and crumbly, even if you leave them in a mason jar for
24 hours. That means that your buds are too dry.
At this point, there is not enough moisture in the jars for the curing process to continue
optimally. Adding moisture will probably not restart the curing process. Unfortunately,
theres not much you can do as far as curing your buds from this point.
When Ive over-dried buds, I will generally leave them alone. Trying to re-hydrate them
doesnt do much to continue the actual benefits of proper curing. The most important
thing when this happens is to learn from the experience to improve things next time.
One safe option to reduce the brittleness (freshen them up) is to add HumidiPaks to your
jars. These will help slowly infuse moisture back into your buds and wont affect the taste
or increase the chance of mold.
With over-dried buds, there's still hope! They will still benefit from curing in glass jars,
but the curing process will take longer than if they contained the right amount of
moisture.
Buds in jars are getting too moist, what do I do?
I recently received an email that pretty much summarizes exactly how I felt about
drying/curing when I first started growing.
Im having trouble with the drying/curing process. I cant seem to get my buds dry
enough, but not too dry, so I can start curing them. I just started drying my very first
harvest and yesterday, some of my buds felt so dry that they were starting to get brittle.
The stems, on the other hand, were not yet dry enough to snap between my fingers. I
wasnt sure what to do, but I didnt want to overdry them, so I decided to start curing by
putting them into mason jars. Then this morning they feel SUPER moist. Its like all the
moisture that was still in the stems has spread out to the rest of the buds. Im afraid to dry
them more in case they get too dry again, what do I do? Do I just keep them in the mason
jars and stir them up regularly to help spread out all the moisture?
Now if youre in a situation like this, keep the lid of your curing jar open and you can put
your jar of moist buds back into your drying area for about 24 hours. This will keep
drying the buds slowly, but wont dry them out so fast that they get brittle. Keep checking
back and put the lid back on when the buds start to feel dry again.
Remember to keep checking your curing buds in case they get moist again. If moisture is
allowed to sit in the closed jar, you greatly increase your chances of losing buds to mold.
Believe me, theres nothing worse than losing hard-grown buds to mold from a bad
curing job!
Even More Tips & Tricks for Drying/Curing
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bb pendant des mois, et maintenant il est temps de faire la rcolte de ces belles plantes.
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CURING DES TTES

Mais rcolter nest pas suffisant, de mme quil ne suffit pas de scher les plantes. Vous
devez faire le curing des ttes de Cannabis, et le faire correctement, pour tirer le
maximum de votre dur labeur. Utiliser un micro-ondes nest pas le meilleur moyen de
prparer vos ttes non plus, mme si cest trs rapide. Il y a quelques manires
diffrentes pour le faire correctement et la bonne manire dpend de ce que vous voulez
accomplir. Indpendamment du stade dans lequel vos plantes se trouvent, aprs la rcolte,
la lumire et spcialement la lumire du soleil, doit tre vite.
PRPARER VOTRE RCOLTE PAR LE SCHAGE AVANT DE
FAIRE LE CURING DES TTES
Selon la taille de votre rcolte, vous utiliserez des boites en carton ou des boites, un
placard ou une petite pice, ou une pice de taille normale. Si vous utilisez une boite,
enlever les feuilles aidera vos cocottes scher de manire uniforme. Les placards et
pices ont habituellement assez de circulation de sorte que cette tape peut attendre que
vous ayez commenc le processus de curing. Vous devrez fournir une ventilation laide
dun ventilateur, et vrifier chaque jour sil ny a pas de moisissure ou de mildiou. Ceux-
ci pourraient ruiner votre rcolte et toute partie de la plante qui prsente des signes de
moisissure ou de mildiou devrait tre enleve immdiatement.
Si vous avez des voisins fouineurs ou un propritaire qui dbarque limproviste,

noubliez pas que pendant les tous premiers jours du schage, vos plantes dlivreront une
odeur qui est trs difficile rater. Ne laissez pas de fentre ouverte dans votre zone de
schage qui laisserait chapper lodeur l o il y a des gens. Certaines personnes profitent
de cette priode pour faire un grand nettoyage de faon ce que les dtergents masquent
lodeur des plantes en schage. Dautres ont utilis un projet lextrieur dans la cour, o
ils ont teint des objets en bois, comme des chaises ou des balanoires. Aprs quelques
jours, lodeur de vos plantes ne sera plus si forte. Quand la ramille lintrieur de vos
ttes craque facilement, elles sont prtes pour le curing.
LA MANIRE LA PLUS FACILE DE FAIRE LE CURING
Beaucoup de gens utilisent des sacs en papier bruns pour entamer leur processus de
manucure, mais si votre climat est plutt sec, vous pouvez passer cette tape. Nutilisez
jamais de sacs en plastique ou des sacs en papiers blancs. Les sacs en plastique
amneront de la moisissure et du mildiou sur vos ttes, et les sacs blancs contiennent des
rsidus deau de javel, ce qui rendra vos cocottes pres au mieux, et au pire toxiques.
Utilisez toujours des sacs en papier marron. Placez simplement vos cocottes dans les sacs
quelques pouces de profondeur et mlangez-les au moins une fois par jour, en
noubliant pas de toujours vrifier sil ny a pas de la moisissure ou du mildiou.
Pendant que vos plantes schent, il vous faudra rcolter des pots en verres avec
couvercles afin de les utiliser pour le curing. Quand vos ttes russissent le test du
craquement, commencez les arracher des plantes et placez les pas trop serres dans les
pots que vous avez collects. Quand un pot est rempli au deux tiers, dposez simplement
le couvercle dessus, sans serrer. Il faut que de lair passe vers les cocottes pour aider la
ventilation naturelle des sucres et de la chlorophylle se poursuivre. Laisser les sucres
ventiler rend le fumage plus doux, et rduire la quantit de chlorophylle dans les ttes est
ce qui rduit lpret qui leur donne un got vert.
Chaque jour, pendant la premire ou les deux premires semaines, vrifiez chaque pot au
moins une fois, deux fois si vous avez le temps, pour voir sil y a de la moisissure et du
mildiou en enlevant chaque tte des pots. Aprs avoir vrifi et enlev les cocottes qui
avaient lair moisies, remettez-les dans les pots. Afin daider les ttes dans leur processus
de curing et pour que cela se passe de manire uniforme, vous pouvez les mettre
diffremment dans le bocal.
Aprs quelques semaines de curing dans les bocaux, vos ttes seront prtes mme si
certains prfrent les laisser plus longtemps. Plus longtemps vous les laissez en priode
de curing, plus le fumage sera doux. Vous pouvez toujours tester une cocotte en la
fumant pour voir si le reste de votre rcolte est prt. Les priodes de curing plus longues
ne sont pas nocives tant que vous vous rappelez de vrifier sil y a de la moisissure et du
mildiou plusieurs fois par semaine.
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What Is The Best Way To Dry And Cure

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Properly curing and drying your bud can dramatically improve the taste and overall
quality of your crop. Drying is the process of transforming fresh-cut flowers into the
dense, smokable buds you find at a dispensary or coffee shop. Curing is the process of
correctly aging the bud, enhancing aroma and overall experience. To dry and cure right,
however, there are a few things you should know. Here is the best way to cure your bud.
What is the best way to dry your bud?

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Drying your bud properly can be a bit tricky in certain climates. The humidity has to be
just right, otherwise, you may find yourself with flowers that are either too dry or at risk
of molding.
The optimal temperature for your drying room is 70F (21C). While drying, humidity in
the drying room should be kept at 50%. The room should also have decent air circulation,
to help prevent molds and mildews. If your humidity is less than 50%, your buds risk
becoming too dry and crispy. This is more of a risk in hot, arid climates.
Those in northern latitudes that get a lot of rain or are prone to molds and mildews should
be extra attentive during the drying process. If your cannabis is left in a garage, basement,
closed closet, or attic, there is a high probability that your herb will be exposed to
condensation or dampness.
Its recommended to run a dehumidifier regularly and keep an eye on a humidistat.
How to dry your bud

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For best results, dry buds slowly over the course of three to seven days. The overall
drying time will change depending on the climate in your area. In wetter climates, the
drying process will likely finish up toward the end of the week.
Drying slowly is thought to enhance flavor and improve the overall experience of the
finished herb.
Here are the basics:
1. Prepare a clean drying space with humidity and temperature control prior to
harvest
2. Remove all of the fan leaves and hang the pruned colas and buds upside down on
clothing line or wire
3. Space buds out so they are not touching each other, especially in high-humidity
climates
4. Transfer to cure jars when stems begin to snap, not just bend.
Its important to check your buds throughout the drying process. If they begin to get too
crispy, they are getting too dry and you need to gently increase humidity.
If parts of the buds arent drying, you may need to adjust air circulation and decrease
humidity.
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After drying your bud, there is still one more step to go. Once you take your buds down,
youll need to place them in size-appropriate glass or metal containers with humidity
packs.
The optimal humidity inside the jar is 60 to 65%, and inserting humidity packs will help
ensure that your herb remains at the proper humidity levels at all times.
Buds can be cured at room temperature, which is about 70F (21C). The flowers should
be left to cure for two to four weeks before they are ready to be taken out and consumed.
During the first two weeks, it is important to burp your jars. While buds from the plant
may seem very dry once put into the jars, remaining moisture will seep out of the strain
as it cures. To prevent mold and mildews, make sure to give your herb plenty of
breathing time, with the lid completely off of the jar.
In humid climates, buds may take longer to dry out while being burped. Once finished,
the sooner you take the buds out of the cure jars, the grassier the taste will be. If you
really want to make things nice, let your buds cure for two to six months.
Two tips for drying and curing your bud

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1. Keep the environment as clean and as dust-free as possible.

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Mold spores and dust float freely through the air, potentially exposing your sticky flowers
to allergens that will not come off before smoking.
Keeping the drying environment as clean and dirt-free as possible will help prevent
contamination and reduces your risk of mold exposure. After all, no one likes cat hair on
their herb.
2. Use humidity packs during storage

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Whether youre growing or buying in bulk, investing in some humidity packs will keep
your herb nice and hydrated throughout the curing and storing process.
Packs that provide between 60 and 65% or ideal. While drying, a significant amount of
moisture leaves the buds. Humidity packs re-hydrate the herb and keep your buds nice
and pliable.
For more information on drying and curing, check out the full article here.
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Besides forgetting to flush in the final weeks, another overlooked cannabis growing step
is properly drying and curing after the Cannabis has been harvested. While a proper dry
and cure wont save a poorly grown cannabis crop, it will, possibly, make it somewhat
inhalable.
Drying and curing is rushed by personal growers because they get very excited about
sampling their plants. Theyve spent several months watching their plants grow up to
become big gorgeous buds, and the wait simply becomes too much.
Running out of medical cannabis is another reason a personal grower may rush their
drying and curing. They may even harvest early if meds are getting way too low or have
become non existent.
To avoid too much excitement during the final weeks of your plants growth its best to
have cannabis available. Having cannabis on hand will help the waiting process because
drying and curing (like flushing and timing your harvest) are key components to award
winning cannabis.
Cannabis cola shrinkage its a thing
The goal of drying is slowly removing excess moisture from your freshly harvested
cannabis plants. Unfortunately, cannabis has a heavy water content to it, which turns
those huge massive drool worthy colas into much smaller buds once dry.
How long drying your Cannabis will take depends on the conditions of the space. A cool
dry dark space with ample airflow is ideal. Not ideal is a hot dry space, a hot humid
space, or a cool damp dank space. An easy solution is to remove the contents of a closet
to hang the trimmed branches.
In Jamaica the growers will simply pull the plant from the ground and hang it roots and
all upside down. Not my personal method of drying cannabis, but it works for them.
I totally forgot to write a blog post about trimming your cannabis, which comes before
hanging your plants upside down to dry. You probably dont want to hang them upside
down roots and all, so trim them beforehand.
Be mindful once the buds have begun to dry.
Watching the shrinkage from big fat colas to much smaller crisp nugs is a wee bit sad.
Especially if you have dollar signs in your eyes.
If you have to sample, fire up a vaporizer because itll work great for wet cannabis. Start
on a low temperature and work your way upwards.
The branches should have a crisp snap to them before jarring. Dry buds will be easy to
remove from branches when the moisture content is just right. In many cases they should
snap right off.
You may now roll a joint, but were not done yet. Far from it.
The cure locks In flavours and aromas
Curing removes chlorophyll, which creates a green grass like smell and taste to your
cannabis. This will dissipate in about a week, but a month long cure can create flavors
and aromas. Dont worry, an ample harvest will allow you to start inhaling your harvest
two weeks later and you will have plenty of month old cured cannabis to compare too.
You can either scour secondhand outlets to purchase mason jars or you can simply buy a
flat of them from a hardware shop. If you buy secondhand make sure you boil the jars in
water to sanitize them. It wouldnt hurt to do this step to the new store bought kind too.
Load your buds into mason jars, but do not pack them too tightly. They do not need to be
squished. Mason jars are used for jamming, but do not jam your cannabis buds into them.
Buds can become stuck together and take on the shape of the jar if you are not too
careful. Im speaking from experience here.
Open those jars a few hours every day to start. Youd be surprised how moist the once
very dry Cannabis has become once you jar them up.
Consider taking the buds out of the jars if moisture content builds too much and let them
dry on a tray for a few hours. Then put the buds back in the jar.
Monitor moisture because if you dont the buds may end up mouldy. The worst thing that
can happen is mouldy buds during curing. Open the jars on the daily and if you get
moisture worry, take the buds out and place them on a tray for a few hours.
- Matt Mernagh
Matt Mernagh is author of Marijuana Smokers Guidebook from Green Candy Press and
is employed by Peace Naturals as their marketing, communication and product specialist.
Mernagh is the only Canadian ever to be granted a court exemption to grow his own
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By Gooey Rabinski | February 06, 2016
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Unfortunately, the majority of the nations cannabis consumers must engage in black
market bingo, a game of chance involving shady dealers, back alley handoffs, and often
plenty of anxiety. Along with it, they must endure pot from unknown and unreliable
sources that typically lacks a good cure. But what is curing and why is it important?
Many consumers arent concerned with the nuances of cannabis cultivation. In a culture
acclimated to ignorance of the supply chain, concern for quality may be high, but
knowledge of how that quality is attained is often lacking. In the case of curing cannabis,
however, readers might want to pay extra attention. Why? Simply because the vast
majority of cannabis available via the black market is not cured. While one shouldnt
have to cure the herb they purchase especially at the prices demanded by the black
market in prohibitionist states its a sad reality.
While one may not be happy about overpaying for unfinished product, the good news is
that anyone, even those with absolutely no green thumb, can easily cure cannabis that
they purchase or grow themselves. Those in legal recreational states who are able to shop
at dispensaries and retail outlets are almost guaranteed to be obtaining cured cannabis and
typically need not worry about improving what they purchase.
Wrote one cultivator:
Curing is what makes the difference between just okay and trophy-worthy buds.
Curing: Why and What
Curing accomplishes two primary tasks at the molecular level: Reducing the amount of
chlorophyll in the buds and also breaking down sugars. Both goals produce a
considerably smoother smoke or vape. Reducing the chlorophyll removes the aroma and
flavor of freshly cut grass or fresh hay. Herb that confuses smokers for grass clippings
simply needs a good cure.
Curing is the process of taking properly dried cannabis flowers and allowing
the chlorophyll and sugars within to break down and escape in an effort to improve
the aroma, flavor, and potency. The removal of sugars during curing increases the
smoothness of cannabis flowers when smoked or vaped. Uncured herb typically produces
coughing and may trigger reactions that mimic an allergic reaction. This negative
response is literally caused by nothing more than chlorophyll and sugars.
Some cultivators and cannabis connoisseurs claim that cured bud is less likely to cause
headaches or anxiety, especially in sativa strains.
The optimal humidity level for curing is about 45-55 percent again, depending on the
density and nature of the flowers being cured. Temperatures below 65 degrees F (18
degrees C) arent recommended because they dramatically slow the drying and curing
process. Temps of 65-75 degrees F (18-24 C) are best for curing.
This important last stage of cultivation significantly improves the aroma (terpenes) and
flavor of any strain of cannabis. All patients and lifestyle users will be interested in any
increase in potency that can be achieved, stretching their supply of valuable medicine.
Curing also reduces the chances of developing mold deep within the flowers, especially
in dense indica buds. Considering the cost of cannabis medicine, an easy, free way to
improve potency is of no trivial consequence to millions of patients and lifestyle users.
Fourth Stage of Cultivation
Cannabis gardening involves four distinct stages: The vegetative stage, flowering, drying
stage, and curing. Black market pressures convince many gardeners to ignore the cure
and push their product void of their name, logo, or any real damage to their reputation
to market in an effort to generate quick cash from a customer base that typically cant
provide feedback. However, this is literally selling a wine before its time.
After buds are properly dried, the cure can begin. Determining the proper level of
moisture in the flowers can be accomplished using the snap test in which stems or
branches of buds are bent or broken. If they are dry enough to audibly snap and break,
without softly bending, they are typically ready to begin the cure.
Curing doesnt require special equipment or hours of time. Instead, all that is needed is
a standard, air-tight canning jar or similar container that is stored in the dark. The process
lasts for between roughly two weeks and two months; different cannabis samples require
slightly different environmental conditions and cure periods.
Basically, the longer the cure, the better the aroma and potency of the resulting cannabis.
After ones flowers are stored in an air-tight jar, with a bit of air remaining (do not
remove all air), open the jar each day to allow air to circulate among the buds and for it to
breathe. Perform this task once each day, leaving the jar open and exposed to air for
about 15 minutes. This allows the chlorophyll and sugars, which have leached from
the bud into the air, to escape the jar and promotes additional degradation of these
unwanted chemicals.
Some cultivators recommend opening ones curing jar(s) every two to three days and
leaving them open for one to three hours. Regardless of the exact process and timetable
one adopts, what is important is that curing jars are opened on a regular basis and air is
allowed to circulate within them for a short period. Smoke testing the bud after a couple
of weeks will provide a real-life indication of the progress of the cure and how effectively
the chlorophyll has been removed. Involving a more experienced cultivator or smoker in
this test is recommended if one is a newbie and curing for the first time.
If, upon the first check of the curing herb, one smells ammonia, it signals that the herb
isnt completely dry. If this occurs, one must first properly dry the herb and begin the
cure again. As the cure progresses, the jars can be be opened and checked less often. At
the end of the process, if the jar can be kept closed for a period of one to two weeks and,
when opened, provides no odor of ammonia or chlorophyll, the core cure may be
complete and the herb ready to smoke or vape. Some cultivators have experimented with
cure periods lasting as long as two years, claiming it has resulted in extremely smooth
smoke that features improved potency and cannabinoid and terpene profiles that offer
greater medicinal efficacy or psychoactive effect.
Legalized States Leading the Way
One of the most desirable effects of legalization, such as what is being experienced in
Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and California, is a cannabis production and distribution
network that features professional, at least partially regulated cultivation facilities and
dispensaries with a focus on the potency, flavor, and overall quality of the cannabis they
grow and sell. The basic dynamic of an open market ensures that businesses will strive to
produce cannabis medicine that is higher in quality than their competitors something
that requires a solid cure.
Most Americans, however, reside in prohibitionist states and must shop the black market,
typically obtaining cannabis with little or no cure whatsoever. Patients and consumers in
such states must either live with harsh, less potent herb or learn to cure it themselves.
Hopefully, in the near future, the issue of uncured cannabis will be moot as more states
legalize and reputable dispensaries and smoking lounges emerge that sell well-cured
flowers just as a Toyota dealership sells cars with a full tank of gas.
Gooey Rabinski
Gooey Rabinski is the author of Understanding Medical Marijuana.
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