Dry and cure cannabis correctly: 7–14 days at 18–22°C and 45–55% humidity, then at least 2 weeks in airtight jars for optimal flavour and potency.
DRYING (7-14 days):
Temperature: 18-22°C constant
Humidity: 45-55%
Darkness: Completely, no light
Air circulation: Gentle, not directly on buds
Suspension: Whole branches or dry nets
Outside: Cracking of thin branches
Inside: Outer leaves crispy
Stems: Bend instead of break
Smell: Less grassy, more fruity
CURING/FERMENTATION (2-8 weeks):
Jars: Can be sealed airtight (preserving jars)
Filling level: 75% full, do not squeeze
Storage: Dark, 18-21°C
Humidity in the jar: 58-62%
BURPING (airing):
Week 1: 2x daily 15 minutes
Week 2: 1x daily 10 minutes
Week 3-4: 5 minutes every 2-3 days
Thereafter: 1x weekly
Ammonia odour: Too damp, dry immediately
Mould: White spots, dispose of immediately
Dried too quickly: Hard buds, little flavour
Odour: Intense, typical of the variety
Texture: Slightly springy, not crumbly
Flavour: Smooth, no scratchiness
Burn: White ash, even
PROFI-TIP: Boveda 62% Humidity Packs for constant humidity in the jars.
Cannabis should be dried for 7–14 days at 18–22°C and 45–55% humidity until the stems snap and the flowers are crisp.
Drying removes moisture from the flowers, while curing in jars for at least 2 weeks enhances the flavors and terpenes and improves the quality of the cannabis.
Properly dried cannabis has a crisp texture; the stems break easily, and the buds no longer feel damp.
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