I suppose you could try a bud by drying it super fast. But.... drying it properly only takes 4 or 5 days, and it will be done right. You can buy wine where the process shortened, and you can tell by the taste.
My suggestion is to go to Radio Shack and buy a small magnifying glass (x50 to 100) for $5 to $10 and just check where you are in the process and do it properly.

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