Question about dried weight

[notanotherteensmoker]

What about shrinkage? A first timer, myself, I appreciate learning about the weight loss, but how much size do they lose? I've seen what leaves and stems do.

Would buds that normally fill, say a film canister shrink horribly? After years of storing 1/8ths, which usually fit well in canisters, I still use them as measuring sticks.

[kingkewl]

del... said it up front.. 75-80 % loss....arg!!

[busteruk7]

i wouldent worry about it notanotherteensmoker no matter what ya end up getting off ya plant will be a bonus and as for your question about shrinkage you will just have to see when ya shit is ready
some strains are difreent and loose difrent amounts during the drying process
so i guess its up to the final stage befour ya will find out the true calcalation ya are looking for
cheers hope this helps

[notanotherteensmoker]

thanks busteruk 7...I didn't know that different strains shrink differently. I guess it all matters on how dense the buds are with plant material vs. actual size.

And yes, I do consider it all a bonus (even the leaves) and am grateful for the experience. No dealers, no mind games, no hassles. Just right.