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 holographic mind
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 Re: Growing salvia hydroponicly [Re: stonedbygrass]
#357549 - 07/19/01 10:45 PM (10 years, 10 months ago) |
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circadian adj 1: of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals; "circadian rhythms" 2: (biology) exhibiting 24-hour periodicity
"In fact, I think (verify this?) that if you let the harvest dry in a circadian cycle (for tempature rises/losses) more of the chlorphyl will die out and the smoke will be a lot less harsh."
Excuse me? Come again? chlorphyl is broken down during the process of curing. Curing essentially means to slow the process of drying towards the end of the drying process. The reason it is done towards the end of drying is because this is when the buds are still moist but not so moist that they easily mold. The partially dried floral clusters are first placed in a sealed bag over night in a dark, cool location. this allows moisture from the inner bud and stem to distribute more evenly throughout the entire floral cluster. then the buds are lightly filled into brown paper bags and the bags are folded closed. The bags allow moisture transpiration but slow evaporation. The flowers still contain sufficient water therefor they are still alive. The plants (flowers) food supply (nutrients) is of course thwarted so the flower begins to break down stored starchs and pigments (chlorophyl) into sugars (food). Oxygen must be present so the bags are aired out at least daily. after they have dried a bit in the paper bags they are then placed losely into glass jars. the jars are aired out daily and the buds are carefully fluffed. over the course of a few weeks the frequency of air exchange is decreased until eventually the buds have between a 10-15% moisture content. At this point the buds are ready to be smoked and can be sealed indefinitely. the cure produces a smoother smoke and more fragrent aroma. Some say it increases potency, but it probably SLIGHTLY decreases potency.
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stonedbygrass
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Err I meant circadian as in just a 24 hour cycle; I meant that I once read that leaving the marijuana to dry in a climate variant (on the 24h cycle of night/day where nights are colder than days) initializes some mechanism in the plant to break down the chlorpyhll more (or more faster).
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holographic mind
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Re: Growing salvia hydroponicly [Re: stonedbygrass]
#357573 - 07/19/01 11:23 PM (10 years, 10 months ago) |
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Temperature variation would affect humidity level which wouldn't be good. Excessive heat would hasten drying and also degrade thc. The drying area temperature should be mild, room temperature. air circulation should be adequate to prevent stagnation which leads to mold. Air circulation also facilitates moisture transpiration. The drying buds shouldnot be exposed to light. Humidity should be mild, 40-60% rH. This area should be clean also.
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Re: Growing salvia hydroponicly [Re: stonedbygrass]
#357665 - 07/19/01 07:47 PM (10 years, 10 months ago) |
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when a foaf harvested his plants last year he just hung it in his closet for a couple weeks where the temp stayed the same the bud was smooth and had a good taste. So I don't think the temp going up and down does shit!
Marijuana affects the ah hmmm.... oh I forgot.
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Re: Growing salvia hydroponicly [Re: Beatnik]
#357678 - 07/19/01 08:36 PM (10 years, 10 months ago) |
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