Preserving flavor when drying buds

[rudy2010]

Who has some good information on preserving the flavor of the buds when drying. All the buds smell awesome when they reach maturity but many lose most of their flavor when dried. I have tried leaving the buds on the plant without trimming, trimming before drying and partial trimming. The results don't seem to show the affects of the different drying methods. The afghan goo and white widow taste great but the dj short blueberry seems to have lost a majority of its flavor. The bliss smelled and looked funky yet turned out to be tasty and very stony.

If you have specific information on preserving the flavonoids or whatever they are called please pass it along.:bong:

rudy2010 Reviewed by rudy2010 on 11-04-2009. Preserving flavor when drying buds Who has some good information on preserving the flavor of the buds when drying. All the buds smell awesome when they reach maturity but many lose most of their flavor when dried. I have tried leaving the buds on the plant without trimming, trimming before drying and partial trimming. The results don't seem to show the affects of the different drying methods. The afghan goo and white widow taste great but the dj short blueberry seems to have lost a majority of its flavor. The bliss smelled Rating: 5

[achilles]

I always get the best taste just by curing them in a glass jar. Before they are bone dry put them in a jar for up to a day at a time, let it dry a little, then back in the jar. So, about a week of initial drying, then 2 weeks of jar treatment before its permanently delicious.

[rudy2010]

Thanks for the information. I can still give this a try for some late bloomers. I will update the forum when I have the results. I just hope I can keep all that good flavor from just drifting away.:rastasmoke:

[rudy2010]

I always get the best taste just by curing them in a glass jar. Before they are bone dry put them in a jar for up to a day at a time, let it dry a little, then back in the jar. So, about a week of initial drying, then 2 weeks of jar treatment before its permanently delicious.

Sorry for my inexperience but maybe I can get a few more specific details. When you say "before they are bone dry" do you mean barely dry enough to smoke, a little drier or not quite that dry? Also when you say "let it dry a little, then back in the jar" is that usually about another day or what approximately?

Thanks for any advice.

[JohnnyBlazeItUp]

dry for a week until the buds feel crispy and the stems break with a lil "snap".. trim it all up and put it in a SEALED glass jar for 24 hours. Every day for the next week or so open the jar or dump your buds on the table for 10-15 min or until SLIGHTLY cripsy then put them back in the jar and reseal. If you don't have pounds just leave it in the jar. just make sure its not packed in and the buds are lightly stacked and have room to breath. You will notice the buds drawing moisture from inside out as you open and close each day and this will extract and preserve flavor.. good luck and enjoy!

[PurpleMeds]

honestly, i hate curing in jars. the weed ends up tastin and smellin like hay!! I cure in paper bags and have been doin it for years. The paper holds some moisture in but also releases through the bag. so your bud is not just chillin in humid ass air until you get to yer jar and open it up. Probly twice a day while in the paper bag open it and let new air in and shake the bag around to mix all the nugs around then fold it back closed. You can pretty much leave it in the bag until its the way you want it.

[leadmagnet]

honestly, i hate curing in jars. the weed ends up tastin and smellin like hay!! I cure in paper bags and have been doin it for years. The paper holds some moisture in but also releases through the bag. so your bud is not just chillin in humid ass air until you get to yer jar and open it up. Probly twice a day while in the paper bag open it and let new air in and shake the bag around to mix all the nugs around then fold it back closed. You can pretty much leave it in the bag until its the way you want it.

I use bags but with a lot more care and less intensity. I'm thinkin too many trichomes can get snagged up in the bag otherwise.

[ShastaCoMan]

ive always wire racked in a humidity controlled environment, and seems like i loose very little of the aroma or flavor...LOL....dehumidifiers work great in your drying room


if you dont have alot to do, dry ice in the freezer works good and seems to preserve the flavor and aroma pretty damn good to me.

[PurpleMeds]

I use bags but with a lot more care and less intensity. I'm thinkin too many trichomes can get snagged up in the bag otherwise.

not quite sure what you mean by a lot more care and less intensity.

[DOUGAL25]

http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-faqs...your-buds.html