Drying Cannabis cultivation

the plants dried @ room temperature in dark space. optimal keep temperature between 60 , 70 °f (16 , 21 °c) because many terpenoids (molecules partially responsible psychoactive effects largely responsible odor of plant) evaporate @ temperatures beyond 70 °f (21 °c). process can take few days 2 weeks, depending on size , density of buds , relative humidity of air. humidity should kept between 45% , 55% humidity. higher humidity create mold , mildew risk, while lower humidity cause material dry quickly. if plant material dries quickly, of chlorophyll fail converted different chemical form result in sub-optimal taste , harsher smoke when combusted , inhaled. stable temperature preserves cannabinoids well. believe flowers should hung stalks, allowing internal fluids of plant remain in flowers. others believe cut stem handy non-sticky place hang plant. roots removed, , when stems in middle of largest buds can snapped easily, plant considered dry enough cured. drying done in dark place, thc resins deteriorate if exposed light , degradation product cbn forms, altering cannabinoid profile of dried flowers.

drying harvest not considered risky novice indoor growers of cannabis assume have gotten safely end of grow time harvesting plants. however, speaking underestimate sheer scale of odor produced during cropping, moving , hanging plants dry. indoor growers in areas cultivation illegal may consider obstacle in overall efforts first 3 days of drying produces large amounts of discernible odor (organic molecules) grower himself/herself may desensitised to. these evaporating , discernible others anywhere in vicinity of general area. in populated areas consideration of containment & concentration (i.e. filters) of odor molecules may employed reduce risk. in less populated areas air movement dissolution , dispersal techniques odor management may employed i.e. ventilation high points such chimney or roof vents. whatever method employed, novice growers in illegal areas not underestimate sheer volume of organic molecules being dissipated air when harvesting.

cannabis dry curing when moisture level reaches 55%-65% rh. simple way check closing cannabis in airtight glass container hygrometer. container stored 12 hours @ 22 °c (72 °f) , hygrometer checked. 65% , above readings mean jar needs opened few hours , closed up, allow more moisture escape. jar again checked after 12 hours , process repeated until steady 55% reached.