Since different opinions on ways for each, would like some help w detail of my plan for DCS.

1. Hang upside down for a week, give or take. Since 1st time, will go with stem snap. Plan is to do in closet that has vents in door but very limited light in day. Can't use fan in there for electrical reasons. Plan to open at night when pitch dark for circulation.
How's this sound?

2. After a week, into glass jars. Aware I shouldn't squish 'em in but is ok that they are touching (buds)? Kind of like what jar will hold w/o pressing any in.
How's this sound and two areas for help- 1st- about the pack, 2nd and this the critical one- how often and for how long to open to breath them? I have read various from 10 minutes to an hour to every few hours to once a day. I want to err on side of least possible mold vs. perfect curing.

2a. (con't point 2). For what I want right a away (within 2 weeks or so), should I take some from one of the cure jars and let rest in that jar keep curing? Question is based on "observation" that general storage for use (sealed baggie or little jar) is pretty much a con't cure in and of itself, until it's empty and neither get any light except when out on table for an hour, etc.

2b. What is a realistic overall cure time for balance w/o devoting my life to this? Is a month good or should it be stretched out to two or three? This will link to my final question.

3. Store. I understand that it must be dried as best possible for long term storage. I plan to keep in freezer. (see point 2b above). Are normal baggies o.k. for this (I assume the light goes out when I close the door but admit worrying it might not)? Can I also use small tupperware type containers that look like leftovers ? I like this idea better.

3a. Some people write about putting antioxidents in like Vit C? Does this make any sense? If yes, is there a better one, selenium comes to mind or is this whole idea silly?

3b. What about a dessicant of some sort? For cost and ease, rice comes to mind. Again, is this just waste of time/space?

3c. How long, in theory, can it stay in freezer and when it comes out, do you just wait till it comes to room temp and use?

Sorry this drags on, but sure other 1st time people will "sweat the details" too, because, experimenting will be fine once have the confidence to know that a simple effective way results in decent product, thus later can alter a couple variables and see what happens as you have a baseline to work from.
lamin111 Reviewed by lamin111 on . Detail to DCS (dry, cure, store) Since different opinions on ways for each, would like some help w detail of my plan for DCS. 1. Hang upside down for a week, give or take. Since 1st time, will go with stem snap. Plan is to do in closet that has vents in door but very limited light in day. Can't use fan in there for electrical reasons. Plan to open at night when pitch dark for circulation. How's this sound? 2. After a week, into glass jars. Aware I shouldn't squish 'em in but is ok that they are touching (buds)? Kind of Rating: 5