Why Do Growers Dry and “Cure” Cannabis Buds? Harvest time! Your buds are ready for harvest, yet your job as a grower is not quite over yet. You still need to put your newly harvested buds through the cannabis curing process. In order to ensure the best quality for your freshly harvested buds, you must prepare your buds with a process known as curing , which involves drying your buds slowly in a controlled environment, then keeping buds in glass jars over the course of a few weeks to let certain natural plant processes occur. The drying/curing process causes buds to smell better and for effects to feel more potent. It also reduces harshness. Original: Growweedeasy.com Optimal Drying Environment: Room Temperature – Around 70°F (21°C) 50% Humidity Optimal Environment in Jars (Curing): Room Temperature – Around 70°F ( 21°C) 58-65% Humidity Growers cure marijuana buds because they will not achieve their peak potency and quality if they’re uncured....
Beginning in 1996 with California’s Proposition 215, the opportunity for patients to grow their own medical marijuana became a reality in America. Nowadays, the act of growing cannabis at home has become a hobby amongst many enthusiasts. However, even a veteran gardener may not be prepared for the unique challenges that growing cannabis at home might present. Plus, with so much information out there, it can be easy to get bogged down. However, this guide should give you the proper basics you need to start growing your very own plants. Where to Start The first thing to consider when deciding to grow cannabis is, of course, the legality of it. As this is written, only nine states, plus D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana. Before starting your new hobby, we first suggest you thoroughly research the legality of doing so in whatever state you may reside. Now that you’re sure that you’re allowed to grow cannabis, it is time to decide where to set up your operation. Since you...
Are you a beginner in growing? Growing your own cannabis indoors is entertaining and extremely rewarding. In areas where cannabis is legal, you can find all of the equipment you need to get your grow room or tent up and running. Growing weed indoors allows you to control all of the factors involved in the process, and it provides an endless growing season from which you could profit. While it can be a bit of an investment, the benefits are clear from the start. Before you get started, however, it’s important to learn the elements that make a successful indoor grow setup. Just with any outdoor garden, you need sunlight, water, and soil to keep your plants healthy and happy. But, you might easily overlook the important role airflow plays in maintaining a healthy crop. This is where the ventilation system comes in. An essential part of any successful growing operation, ventilation provides air circulation, regulates heat concentration, and delivers an invaluable supply of CO2 to your plan...