Curing, How does it work?

[stone_sensation]

Most of us know that in order to cure we need glass mason jars or similar. But how does the process of curing actually work? I mean what is the science behind it?

stone_sensation Reviewed by stone_sensation on 09-28-2007. Curing, How does it work? Most of us know that in order to cure we need glass mason jars or similar. But how does the process of curing actually work? I mean what is the science behind it? :confused: Rating: 5

[twoguysupnorth]

the chlorophyl slowly degrades and evaporates. the material inside the jar is eventually just sugars and compounds that you really want. dont forget to burp it. kinda like fall leaves turning red.

[stinkyattic]

The moisture levels also become even throughout the entire contents of the jar, rather than each bud being moist inside and dry outside.

[Delta9Haze420]

The moisture levels also become even throughout the entire contents of the jar, rather than each bud being moist inside and dry outside.

Bingo - right there. It is the even distribution of moisture (or lack thereof in best case) throughout the jar and everything in it. Think of it as reverse osmosis (really it is just capillary action and evaporation - but still the osmotic principal applies). The exterior surfaces of the bud begin to dry as the moisture evaporates. When this evaporate is burped during curing, the humidity in the jar resets (to a lower point - assuming you don't live in the tropics), and the newly formed (relatively) dry areas on the outer aspects of the bud begin to draw moisture from the rest of the bud (the interior) through capillary action. Burp, seal, repeat as needed. Eventually you get to a point where the humidity in the jar can't be lowered any more and the bud is thoroughly and more importantly *evenly* dried.

I think that is enough science for me this weekend lol. Perhaps some more next week when I have to do it anyway . Till then, I think I'll stick to simpler threads for the weekend haha... ~Cheers

[SantaClawz]

How do you know when you've reached the peak of curing?