I agree curing isn't necessary. But isn't it desirable? I have no growing experience yet, but from what I've read part of the whole point of growing your own is to get the best quality herb possible (unless you're growing a large operation for profit). I've heard that if you don't cure your dried buds they will have more of a bitter taste and a more harsh "grassy" smoke. Again, I've probably never smoked cured buds... but I've read that it makes a considerable difference. Anyone know?

Quote Originally Posted by bejay
would like to point out that you do not have to cure your buds you can dry it and start smoking it or store it in a sealable bag or other sealed container and you can even bury it, sealed ammo cans work good for burying it as it wont leak like a wood box might, if it was dried correctly you should have no problems with mold when you dig it up several months later.
seems like every drying thread people post about curing when it isnt really necassary do you think the stuff you buy has been cured in glass jars and opened up daily, not very likely as that alone would be a full time job for anyone that grows a decent amount.
to the original poster would suggest drying indoors if at all possible for best results, wether you go through the curing process or if you just bury alot of it afterwards is really up to you.