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How to Harvest, Dry, Cure & Store your flowers the Home Grow TV way!

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This video includes:
– How to harvest cannabis
– best harvest time for cannabis
– how to dry cannabis
– humidity settings for drying cannabis
– best temp and humidity to dry cannabis
– how to cure cannabis flowers
– the best way to cure cannabis
– cannabis cure settings
– long term cannabis curing
– long-curing cannabis
– how to store cannabis
– long term cannabis storage

Overview of how to harvest weed
Flush plants a week before harvesting
Determine when to harvest based on trichome color
Decide if you’ll be wet or dry trimming
Prepare equipment
Chop down plants
Dry and trim plants

After curing cannabis, you can store buds for up to two years without much loss of potency. Like fine wine or a whiskey barrel, properly dried and cured cannabis is best when kept in a cool, dark place—mildew and other molds on cannabis and organic matter thrive in temperatures between 77-86°F.

Excessive heat can dry out cannabinoids and terpenes that have taken months to develop. When these essential oils get too dry along with plant material, it can result in a hot, harsh smoke.

Here are some tips for storing buds:

Store out of direct sunlight in a cool, dry place
Store in neutral containers, like glass mason jars
Use hygrometers or products like a Boveda pack to monitor and control humidity levels
Vacuum seal jars and containers to minimize oxygen exposure
Separate strains to maintain individual flavor profiles, and label with a date—it sucks to mix up strains
Temperature
Low temperatures slow decarboxylation, the process in which THCA converts into the intoxicating THC. THC eventually degrades into CBN, a cannabinoid with different effects and properties. Additionally, warm air holds more moisture than cold air.

Humidity
Humidity control is paramount to keeping mildew and other mold contaminants out of your cannabis. Keep cannabis between 55-65% relative humidity when stored to maintain and enhance color, consistency, aroma, and flavor.

Light
Harmful UV rays break down many organic and synthetic materials, and UV rays will degrade cannabis over time. Storing cannabis out of direct light will also help control temperature.

Drying & curing FAQ
How do you dry and cure buds fast?
We recommend taking your time with drying and curing. A slow dry and cure will greatly improve the flavor and aroma of your bud and reduce harshness.

Equipment such as fans, ACs, and dehumidifiers can help control temperature and humidity in a drying space, ensuring a smooth and consistent dry and cure.

What humidity should buds be dried to before curing?
Keep humidity between 55-65%, and temperatures between 60-70°F

Should buds be completely dry before curing?
Buds should not be completely dry before curing; if they’re too dry, they will have a harsh smoke. Drying should remove a large amount of moisture, and a little more moisture will be pulled out during curing.

How do you dry sticky buds?
The same as any buds—on a drying rack or by hang drying. Stickiness on buds refers to the amount of trichomes they have, not moisture.

What does it mean when you burp weed?
When curing buds, the jar needs to be opened up every few days or so to release moisture and replenish oxygen inside the jar—this is called “burping.”

Is burping weed important?
Yes; moisture needs to be released and fresh air allowed back in every few days.

Will my weed taste better after curing?
Yes; curing “finishes off” weed, pulling out the last bit of moisture and breaking down chlorophyll. This produces a smoother smoke and improves taste, flavor, and aroma in the weed.

Should I dry cannabis with a fan?
Fans can help regulate temperature and humidity in a drying room—reducing temps if it’s too hot and increasing airflow. Humidity should be 55-65% and temperatures 60-70°F; if your drying room is at these, you likely don’t need a fan, only if your dry space goes above these ranges.