how long do you dry/cure?

[geekygrower]

I would like to get a idea on how much you dry/cure. I've been drying for 7 days then selling...

geekygrower Reviewed by geekygrower on 07-10-2007. how long do you dry/cure? I would like to get a idea on how much you dry/cure. I've been drying for 7 days then selling... Rating: 5

[the image reaper]

minimum of a couple months ... and, I don't sell ... :smokin:

[stinkyattic]

That poll is useless because drying and curing are different steps.
I dry for 3-6 days depending on ambient RH and the size/density of the buds on this particular strain.
Then it goes into mason jars and 'burped' daily for a week.
Then it is allowed to cure for as long as it takes to re-develop the sweet smells that are temporarily lost during the drying process.
Like the Reaper, I'm not in the business of getting product out the door. 7 days and done is leaving you with no doubt a harsh smoke.
I still have headstash from last year... and it just keeps getting better. A friend keeps some in his humidor for me and also notes that lately his cigars have been tasting LOVELY... haha

[the image reaper]

I dry for 2-4 days, whatever it seems to need ... then, into the jars, with periodical opening, to allow the gases to escape, for a couple months ...but, I tend to overdo the drying, wind up with crispy herb ... then, I have to put a fan leaf, or lemon slice in with it, to restore humidity ... I get too concerned about mold developing, I guess ... :smokin:

[razzapiggy]

I dried for about 7 days and then threw them in glass bottles, and smoked it as I felt needed :thumbsup: Opened the jars daily for a few days, and then less frequently as I went along. Good luck

[twoguysupnorth]

drying isnt the same thing as curing. about a week to dry and at least a couple of weeks in the jar. you will know when its cured, you will have the sweet smell of buds instead of hay or whatever lol.