So I have recently transitioned from the Dry Phase to the Curing Stage. I wanted to start curing just below 69% Humidity and slowly work down from that using Mason Jars. Trying to keep my basement at constant levels sure has been a task. 59% H and 65F seems to be the average yet sometimes in the evening and morning Humidity outside has been raising sooo much. Currently 90%H Outside. A/C is running in the Basement so its 61%H. One issue I am having is the Humidity meter levels discrepancies and its driving me nuts! I have set of
6 Pack Mini Small Digital Hygrometers for Jars. These are all within 1 or 2 degrees and % of each other. I also have 1 ThermoPro TP50 Digital Hygrometer. There is literately 7-8% Humidity difference lower than the other ones. And so now I take them all outside for 30 minutes, while the humidity is forecasted to be 86-90%H these things are all10% lower. I have 6 Jars with 1 ounce in each and while the Dryness Feels Perfect the 6 meters are
ranging from 70-72%H So the I tried using these Boveda 58% Two-Way Humidity Control Packs that I bought for Storing. I put them in and waited for 4 hours and They did Nothing. If anything I saw an Increase in Humidity. THIS IS DRIVING ME NUTS. Any advice for this first time grower?
I use these Govee mini hygrometers.
And if you get some, here’s my calibration tip. I put all 3 in a mason jar with a 62% Boveda, and leave them overnight. Then I adjust them all via the app to 62%. Then I am reasonably certain that they are (at a minimum) calibrated for something in the desired range.
Agreed…I have them everywhere…including some of my curing bags. mostly just for peace of mind. They do need to be calibrated often. I was putting in 100% humidity…but I like the Boveda idea…I will try your method.
Being safe is important.
Digital meter, humidity packs 62%, and grove bags all in use currently.
Paper bag step included often expanded to delay drying (slower is better?).
Never can be too safe, while learning which method develops best smoke.
Paper bag step is critical (I too use it to slow the dry)…learned it from the Gove bag guys and @Newt. I think some people focus so much on the grow…then slack on the dry and cure. I treat those buds like children till I smoke them
I sweat in paper bags as well.
I’m not familiar with the paper bag step. At what point does this take place? Any info on this?
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You may also find some help here, note that I am now using the above hygrometers.
@newt has you covered. I sometimes start to sweat the smaller buds before the bigger ones…but still combine them for cure
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[/quote] Thank you . A couple more Questions. So at this point since I’ve had these in Jars for a day is it still sensible to try this Sweat method since I’m getting a 70%+ reading? What Temp and Humidity% are these bags placed in?
Curious to see what others say. 70% is a little high…you could bag them. I put the bags in the same environment as drying…temp in the 60’s, humidity 50 - 60%. I look for the humidity in the paper bags to be about what I want for cure…then put in curing bags (or jars)
Yes. In fact, at 70+, I think it would be the simplest method.
Oh, and outside the bags, I usually go room temp, and try to have the humidity below 50.
And the science of is that the humidity inside the bag will be raised by the buds, the drier it is outside the bag will dictate how fast the moisture is wicked through the bag and into the outside air. So don’t be too dry outside the bag, but be drier.
I use bag in closed tote bin, with mini humidifier and small USB bug fan (moves air).
Lung room temps beyond my control (influence only).
Finger feel dry buds are still too wet inside, IMO.
I often hang then sweat from 70 down and at 60 introduce more to the bag.
Goal is one ounce dry lots , for the grove bags or jars.
Dehumidifier, actually, mistakenly called humidifier.