POT THAT WILL NOT BURN

[porkbellies]

Does anybody know why my pot just won't stay lit.....it's dry from hanging for a week and then screened..What did I do ?????
HELP.....What causes this ???:(

[SnSstealth]

how was it hanging? whole plant? branches? If it was the whole plant, although the outside may even feel brittle, the insides of the buds aren't dry in a week...
WT

[justanotherbozo]

you have to cure it man, here's some info from the famous 'Overgrow' faq, and i quote
"Keep the drying area dark, the air well circulated and exchanged with fans, the temperatures in the lower 70's and the humidity between 50-60% with a dehumidifier, if necessary. The bud will smoke smoother if it takes around a week for the moisture to evaporate, quicker drying will harshen the taste and degrade the burning properties.

After drying, any variety benefits from a slow cure. Curing involves atmospheric oxygen to metabolize cannabinnoids and terpenes into more desirable forms. After the harvest is dry enough to create a snapping sound when stems are bent, the material is placed in sealed glass containers. Once the oxygen is consumed within them, the process slows to a halt.

The jars should be opened and aired out once or twice every 24 hours. If you smoke a bud as soon as it is drys, it is nothing like it becomes after a nice slow dry and cure. The buds must remain dry with no moisture from inner stems still dispersing, kept out of direct light and the ambient temperature/humidity should be comfortable for humans. I usually vacuum seal and refrigerate after 3 weeks, but have extended the curing time to 5 weeks, if discernable improvements were still occuring. No bud should be smoked before its time.

Peeling stems for a faster drying period

by Psychotropic Nomad
submitted: 01-08-2003

Peeling stems is a much quicker way to dry the product. The first day of drying i would normally cut all fan leaves off and score the main stem with a sharp knife. Peeling the stem exposes the inside of the stem to air, cutting drying time by 20%. You can do this scoring ritual everyday for 5 days until all is dry."

[grey1223]

Still moisture in there. Your buds should be dry enough that it smokes before you put in jar to cure. Just wait another day or two. Don't expect great taste until cured.

[porkbellies]

Thanks for the info....if over fertilized, could that be a problem even if i leached with water for last 3 weeks and if so is it harmful??? it's been 10 days of drying and still will not burn....feels very dry