I'd suggest getting the thermometer, and also maybe trying a lower temp as well. I usually stick with 200F and longer than 5 minutes (check earlier posts to see how long --- it's been awhile and I don't remember!). I've always had great results with this.

Also, be sure your oven is fully preheated. If the oven is not preheated, then you can have very very hot spots next to the heating elements as the oven comes up to temp.

  • Select your temp.
  • Put in an oven thermometer.
  • Get the oven preheated for a good long time
  • Make sure the thermometer matches what you selected.
  • Put the weed in the oven quickly, without leaving the door hanging open too long. (You don't have to rush, just don't let the oven cool so much that it has to kick on the elements again to get back up to temp.)
  • Keep an eye on the time, and pull it out when ready.


You should be OK.

The fact that your weed seemed a bit over-toasted leads me to think this is where they problem occured. My weed usually loses a tiny bit of green and takes on a very light brown hue, but the color change is not dramatic.