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 ?

smalltown Reviewed by smalltown on 07-15-2009. Drying questions. 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 Rating: 5

[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