Quote Originally Posted by JD1stTimer
I don't think the orientation when drying changes how fast they dry. Gravity doesn't pull the water out of the plant. The water first transpires rom the leaves while the plant is living, and then it just evaporates naturally. Unrestricted airflow, air movement, low humidity, and heat are the only things that will make it dry faster.
To add to that, make sure you have a fan circulating in the room, but make sure the fan is not blowing directly on the drying buds as you will dry the outside of the bud too fast.