So.. I've been giving alot of attention to the amazing threads here especially the lo and slo method (thank you EVERYONE who contributed to that thread!!)
My challenge is, I need to get my harvest (tomorrow) in jars and preferably not in need of daily burping, by November 1.
I have been going around my house and trying to see what might be the best space to do this in.
I had thought to wash first, and I can hang to dry with a fan in almost all of the spaces I choose, but I don't want to run the fan forever (its a box fan and seems to be running my electricity high$$)
So my hope is to only use the fan for a bit after washing while Im hanging it in the dark to dry (4-8 hrs? Some other time period?)
So post-washing, here are my options for spaces to dry/cure in, in order of what (I think) I've learned will work best for a faster dry/cure:
1. Basement cold storage room
Humidity: 58% Temperature: 20C / 68F
pros: Noone will disturb this space, has a lock. Smell can be mitigated with a towel across the bottom of the door.No windows, completely dark
cons: No ventilation, and would rather not leave a fan plugged in
2. Basement other room
Humidity: 55-56% Temperature: 22C / 71.6F
pros: dryer less humid air, bigger space for air circulation, no window, can remain dark
cons: seems a bit too warm maybe, not sure. Could have brief light exposure or air disturbance if someone opens the door
3. Garage
Humidity: 57-67% Temperature: 12-16C / 53-60.8F
pros: maybe a bit more "set it and leave it"? and more private. Also, if it gets colder outside, I'll get cooler temps. Could run the fan if I had to
cons: inconsistent humidity. On a rainy day it will spike for sure. And, the garage is where the early PM signs have occurred (because I've been bringing them into this space at night for a couple weeks now that the temperatures have dropped)
4. Upstairs bedroom
Humidity: 55% Temperature: 23C / 73 F
pros: large room, good air circulation, could open a window if I had to, ceiling fan. Room is private and not in use
cons: will definitely stink up the house, could be too hot and dry? Someone might conceivably get curious
5. Wine Fridge (currently has 2 bottles of wine, one in a cardboard box)
Humidity: 45% (does that even sound right??) Temperature: currently 45F one level, 55F the other
pros: I'll get to try out the fridge method. Could move to my locked bedroom for safety. Dual temp zones so could experiment with 2 temp zones
cons: Seems like super low humidity. Will take too long? And it will cost more since I actually don't keep this fridge running (bought during kitchen reno and seemed like a must have at the time lol)
6. Old Bar Fridge in the garage, closed, not turned on
Have not taken readings yet...Just putting this out there as an idea because it seems like it would be cool, because its cold outside, but it might not be as susceptible to wild fluctuations in humidity due to rainy weather, because its an enclosed fridge. But logic tells me that zero air circulation = mould ...
Remember: I need to get this cured, or at least to the point where I dont need to burp every day, by November 1st if at all possible. If its doable, I'd then move the jars to the basement cold storage, since I can lock it and its dark, and just forget about it till Im able/ready to smoke in December.
Having said that...what would happen in (5) Wine Fridge method..if I left the buds in there past Nov 1, no burping or maintenance, for a month or more? Would them being in jars help? Paper bags? Or...Would I just ruin everything?
I'll gladly scrap or modify any/all these ideas for some common sense being pounded into me haha
My challenge is, I need to get my harvest (tomorrow) in jars and preferably not in need of daily burping, by November 1.
I have been going around my house and trying to see what might be the best space to do this in.
I had thought to wash first, and I can hang to dry with a fan in almost all of the spaces I choose, but I don't want to run the fan forever (its a box fan and seems to be running my electricity high$$)
So my hope is to only use the fan for a bit after washing while Im hanging it in the dark to dry (4-8 hrs? Some other time period?)
So post-washing, here are my options for spaces to dry/cure in, in order of what (I think) I've learned will work best for a faster dry/cure:
1. Basement cold storage room
Humidity: 58% Temperature: 20C / 68F
pros: Noone will disturb this space, has a lock. Smell can be mitigated with a towel across the bottom of the door.No windows, completely dark
cons: No ventilation, and would rather not leave a fan plugged in
2. Basement other room
Humidity: 55-56% Temperature: 22C / 71.6F
pros: dryer less humid air, bigger space for air circulation, no window, can remain dark
cons: seems a bit too warm maybe, not sure. Could have brief light exposure or air disturbance if someone opens the door
3. Garage
Humidity: 57-67% Temperature: 12-16C / 53-60.8F
pros: maybe a bit more "set it and leave it"? and more private. Also, if it gets colder outside, I'll get cooler temps. Could run the fan if I had to
cons: inconsistent humidity. On a rainy day it will spike for sure. And, the garage is where the early PM signs have occurred (because I've been bringing them into this space at night for a couple weeks now that the temperatures have dropped)
4. Upstairs bedroom
Humidity: 55% Temperature: 23C / 73 F
pros: large room, good air circulation, could open a window if I had to, ceiling fan. Room is private and not in use
cons: will definitely stink up the house, could be too hot and dry? Someone might conceivably get curious
5. Wine Fridge (currently has 2 bottles of wine, one in a cardboard box)
Humidity: 45% (does that even sound right??) Temperature: currently 45F one level, 55F the other
pros: I'll get to try out the fridge method. Could move to my locked bedroom for safety. Dual temp zones so could experiment with 2 temp zones
cons: Seems like super low humidity. Will take too long? And it will cost more since I actually don't keep this fridge running (bought during kitchen reno and seemed like a must have at the time lol)
6. Old Bar Fridge in the garage, closed, not turned on
Have not taken readings yet...Just putting this out there as an idea because it seems like it would be cool, because its cold outside, but it might not be as susceptible to wild fluctuations in humidity due to rainy weather, because its an enclosed fridge. But logic tells me that zero air circulation = mould ...
Remember: I need to get this cured, or at least to the point where I dont need to burp every day, by November 1st if at all possible. If its doable, I'd then move the jars to the basement cold storage, since I can lock it and its dark, and just forget about it till Im able/ready to smoke in December.
Having said that...what would happen in (5) Wine Fridge method..if I left the buds in there past Nov 1, no burping or maintenance, for a month or more? Would them being in jars help? Paper bags? Or...Would I just ruin everything?
I'll gladly scrap or modify any/all these ideas for some common sense being pounded into me haha