Drying questions.

[smalltown]

Okay, I've been doing a lot of reading on this subject but I still have questions that are unanswered.

I want to do a slow dry, but I'm expecting 12ft+ plants and I have nowhere to hang plants that big indoors. After doing tons of research, the dry ice method sounds really good but I can't really find anything about people actually using this method. The little info. that I did find on it had people talking about how dry a bud gets after being placed in the freezer. That's something I definitely don't want because I hate bone dry weed that crumbles every time you give it a wrong look :). I like springy or spongy buds but I'm not completely sure how this is accomplished. I've also read up on the water curing method but I don't want all the flavor and smell leached out.

I'm stumped, any suggestions :confused:?

[bigtopsfinn]

I would just cut off the branches from the main stem and hang each branch (cut the branches so they fit in your drying area, of course ;) ). Dry them until the main stem of the branch makes a snapping sound when broken. Then, cut off the little buds and put them into mason jars. Burp the jars for a few minutes each day until you have the desired moisture. If they get too dry, put something "wet" it the jar, like a fresh leaf or even an orange peal, to get some moisture back in the bud.

If you live in a dry climate like me, you can also use paper bags instead of hanging. This will make your bud dry out slower, but more evenly. :thumbsup:

[smalltown]

Ah... I never thought about hanging individual branches. If i did this in a closet would I have to put a fan in there and keep the door cracked?

[syde00]

no, its actually best not to have a fan blowing on them when drying - mainly because it makes them dry alot quicker and unevenly