After an 11 day dry Cream and Cheese CBD has been weighed and placed in Grove bag for the cure.
6.21 oz
I did scope one of the buds to look at trichomes there is no way to tell how many I lost or if any damage or degradation occurred but they still appear to be mostly in tack. I only manhandled one of the smaller branches before placing in a container for sweating once noticing trichomes falling off easily
A fellow member sharded an article about making hash (ice bath process) where they talk about temp and trichome separation from plant material during removal of trichomes to make the hash.
The article does not talk about RH only temps
I’m not sure if he wants to get involved in this conversation so I’m not mentioning his name, he is welcome to chime in though. I don’t like involving others without their permission. Thank you!
I think it’s okay to share the link since it’s not a competitor with ILGM, if I’m wrong Mods please delete link
This particular section refers to the temp and trichome separation from the plant material
I’m just sharing the information I’m not trying to argue with anyone
I do like having discussions on things instead of do it this way or do it that way so thank you all who participated in the discussion
>32°F (>0°C) to 34°F (1°C): This is considered the optimal temperature range for making bubble hash. At these temperatures, the trichome heads become brittle and easily separate from the plant material, leading to a higher-quality product with minimal plant contamination.
Be mindful that some bizarre stuff can happen if you’re working at freezing water temperatures (partial freezing), so it’s best practice to stay just above that – especially if you’re working in a proper cold room or subfreezing environment.
34°F (1°C) to 40°F (4.4°C): Washing hash in this temperature range may still produce a good quality product, but the trichome separation may be less efficient. As a result, the final product may contain more plant material and have a slightly lower purity.
40°F (4.4°C) and above: At temperatures above 40°F (4.4°C), the efficiency of trichome separation decreases significantly. The trichomes become less brittle, making them harder to separate from the plant material. Consequently, the final product may contain more contaminants, including plant matter and chlorophyll, which can negatively affect the taste, appearance, and overall quality of the hash. It may also start to get stuck inside your bubble bags and make it a lot harder to collect.
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