Cut the harvest early

[FoolishWise Guy]

So as you guys now I cut the plants early...... so 2 weeks early trying to dry them and this is what they look like have a look and get back to us I'm putting them in a cardboard box right nw ......

 

[Stunned]

how long did you dry them before trimming?

 

[FoolishWise Guy]

I straight cut them there drying now I should waited before cutting them right .

 

[Stunned]

well, I won't weigh in on that.....
try to dry them as slowly as you can.
where are you storing the boxes?

 

[FoolishWise Guy]

Storing the boxes in cupboards..... iv taped up the top

 

[Buds Buddy]

You'll probably need to open the boxes at least once a day to let moisture out & move the buds around some. I use paper lunch sacks & just fill them about 1/4th of the way. I keep a fan blowing on the bags too. After about 3 days I trim & put back in the bags for another day or 2 before jarring. This has always worked well for me.
I still think the best way is to hang the whole plant upside down till the branches are stiff enough to snap. Then trim & jar.

 

[Stunned]

I agree with @Buds Buddy on the hanging the plant or branches upside down to dry.
This isn't always an option for alot of people though.
I am fortunate to have a basement all to myself that I can utilize for drying, flowering, and nursery.
Short of that the paper bag option will do a fine job as well

 

[FoolishWise Guy]

I agree with @Buds Buddy on the hanging the plant or branches upside down to dry.
This isn't always an option for alot of people though.
I am fortunate to have a basement all to myself that I can utilize for drying, flowering, and nursery.
Short of that the paper bag option will do a fine job as well

So do I need to open the box once a day ?

 

[Buds Buddy]

just for 2 - 3 minutes to let any humidity out.

 

[FoolishWise Guy]

When the buds get that white stuff of there is that mold or ? Does that mean I need to.open the box

 

[BooMtoLate]

White fluffy stuff is mold man

 

[FoolishWise Guy]

Shall I keep them separate incase the mold the rest of the stuff

 

[Stunned]

throw put anything with mold on it

 

[FoolishWise Guy]

throw put anything with mold on it

Really struggling with drying then
Shall I put then in then suction bags with no air ?

 

[BooMtoLate]

Usually people hang there plants for acouple days, or you can lay it out on a flat surface with some air movement

 

[Modest Grower]

Really struggling with drying then
Shall I put then in then suction bags with no air ?

No, they need air that is the issue. I mean maybe the vacuum bag works but then how would the moisture get out. There is moisture in the bud that you want out. If the buds are touching or the humidity gets too high they mold. Try and give them space and give the moisture a place to go

 

[Edzzed]

I have fishing line strung up in my garage that I use for drying mine. Just waiting on a drying net right now. Why did you cut them down early. Did you see amber trichomes.