Aloha 420!
This months nug of the month journal has me wondering if we all share the same definition of a "dry and ready to smoke or vaporize" nug.
My belief is that we, as growers of our own (perhaps aside from our first grows), generally have enough supply to take our time with the drying and curing process. Sure, we CAN smoke or vape flower as soon as its dry on the line or the rack. But do we really call that "ready to smoke or vaporize"?
The bud isn't evenly dried (wet in the middle), and still contains a bunch of chlorophyll which taints the flavor, and harshes the smoke:
"Why curing cannabis is important:
The curing process is possibly the most overlooked aspect of growing weed. During curing, moisture continues to draw from the center of the bud toward the outside.
Curing affects the flavor and quality of the smoke. Many terpenes, which give cannabis its unique smell and flavor, are quite sensitive and can degrade and evaporate at temperatures as low as 50°F. A slow cure at low temperatures will preserve terpenes better than a quick, hot dry.
A proper cure also allows you to store weed for long periods without worrying about mold, or cannabinoid or terpene degradation. Well-cured flower can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to two years without significant loss of potency.
What does curing do to weed?
Curing helps finish off buds, improving their taste and smell. During curing chlorophyll continues to break down, getting rid of a vegetal taste—without curing, weed would taste like a freshly cut lawn. This loss of chlorophyll makes buds less harsh and smoother to smoke."
Are we not here to help everyone grow connoisseur quality flower? For me the dry, cure, and trim say a lot about the grower and are the difference between good and great weed.
What do you growers think?
**Off topic question: Do you prefer BIG (5+ gram) nugs or lots of medium (2-3) gram nugs? It is fun to whip out a giant nug with friends, but for me BIG nugs generally have too much stem weight.
***Off topic question 2: What's the biggest nug you ever grew? I got an unknown sativa seed from a friend and planted it outside. It just KEPT flowering without maturing for 100+ days. I didnt have a scale at the time, but the main cola was bigger than my head.
This months nug of the month journal has me wondering if we all share the same definition of a "dry and ready to smoke or vaporize" nug.
My belief is that we, as growers of our own (perhaps aside from our first grows), generally have enough supply to take our time with the drying and curing process. Sure, we CAN smoke or vape flower as soon as its dry on the line or the rack. But do we really call that "ready to smoke or vaporize"?
The bud isn't evenly dried (wet in the middle), and still contains a bunch of chlorophyll which taints the flavor, and harshes the smoke:
"Why curing cannabis is important:
The curing process is possibly the most overlooked aspect of growing weed. During curing, moisture continues to draw from the center of the bud toward the outside.
Curing affects the flavor and quality of the smoke. Many terpenes, which give cannabis its unique smell and flavor, are quite sensitive and can degrade and evaporate at temperatures as low as 50°F. A slow cure at low temperatures will preserve terpenes better than a quick, hot dry.
A proper cure also allows you to store weed for long periods without worrying about mold, or cannabinoid or terpene degradation. Well-cured flower can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to two years without significant loss of potency.
What does curing do to weed?
Curing helps finish off buds, improving their taste and smell. During curing chlorophyll continues to break down, getting rid of a vegetal taste—without curing, weed would taste like a freshly cut lawn. This loss of chlorophyll makes buds less harsh and smoother to smoke."
Are we not here to help everyone grow connoisseur quality flower? For me the dry, cure, and trim say a lot about the grower and are the difference between good and great weed.
What do you growers think?
**Off topic question: Do you prefer BIG (5+ gram) nugs or lots of medium (2-3) gram nugs? It is fun to whip out a giant nug with friends, but for me BIG nugs generally have too much stem weight.
***Off topic question 2: What's the biggest nug you ever grew? I got an unknown sativa seed from a friend and planted it outside. It just KEPT flowering without maturing for 100+ days. I didnt have a scale at the time, but the main cola was bigger than my head.