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Does all weed need to be cured?
    #19048908 - 10/28/13 09:11 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I was talking to a family friend who said his weed project had really shitty results. I sensed that he didn't know a lot about the process, so I asked him if he had cured his buds.

He didn't even know what that was. But I don't know that much about it myself. Is all bud cured?

Are there different curing techniques or is it just leaving the buds in a glass jar for a while?


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
    #19048940 - 10/28/13 09:16 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I mean there really isn't any point in not curing it considering how easy it is. Boosts THC and makes it taste/smell better. I would imagine most bud is cured.


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
    #19048942 - 10/28/13 09:17 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Yes it must be properly cured for best results.
Generally that involves hanging the buds upside down for a week or so with very light ventilation/airflow and then curing in glass jars, burping occasionally.


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
    #19048944 - 10/28/13 09:17 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

What is curing?


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779]
    #19048965 - 10/28/13 09:21 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

The process of drying the weed slowly and through controlled humidity/airflow as to attain a higher quality finished product that is not harsh and allows the true flavors to develop.

As opposed to plucking a fresh bud and drying it in the microwave. Or just sticking it in front of a fan for a couple days.. quick drying will give you a harsh, chlorophyll-tasting smoke.


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
    #19048972 - 10/28/13 09:23 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I just read that the buds continue to "live" and absorb plant material for energy while they are curing? And the curing itself actually causes more THC to be formed by the remaining precursor compounds.

therefore increasing the potency by weight.


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism] * 2
    #19048982 - 10/28/13 09:24 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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The process of drying the weed slowly and through controlled humidity as to attain a higher quality finished product that is not harsh and allows the true flavors to develop.





Or you can just stick it in your microwave for immediate 420blzin


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
    #19048987 - 10/28/13 09:24 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Sounds like mumbo jumbo. Why can't it be dried rapidly?

Can't this process be achieved simply by leaving the plant in the ground longer?


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
    #19048990 - 10/28/13 09:25 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Yes that is true for the most part. If you do not cure the weed will be a less potent than being properly cured.


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779]
    #19048998 - 10/28/13 09:26 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

mumbo jumbo.. lol ok buddy whatever. Go ahead and microwave your buds if you want.


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
    #19048999 - 10/28/13 09:26 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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Yes that is true for the most part. If you do not cure the weed will be a less potent than being properly cured.



I had uncured once and it tasted pretty bad. Seemed rather harsh too


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
    #19049011 - 10/28/13 09:27 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Yes it will taste strongly like plant matter (chlorophyll) and will be very harsh smoke if it is not cured properly. That is a telltale sign of herb that wasn't properly cured.
It can reduce potency significantly.


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
    #19049012 - 10/28/13 09:27 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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Go ahead and microwave your buds if you want.




That sounds too rapid to me. I'm asking why can't you simply dehydrate it without paying so much attention to detail?


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779] * 1
    #19049022 - 10/28/13 09:29 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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Go ahead and microwave your buds if you want.




That sounds too rapid to me. I'm asking why can't you simply dehydrate it without paying so much attention to detail?



Isn't it just putting them in a container? It's not really detailed :shrug:


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: dontknow]
    #19049027 - 10/28/13 09:30 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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Isn't it just putting them in a container? It's not really detailed :shrug:




What I meant was you're extending the time to a certain extent, that's what Shroomism said.


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779]
    #19049032 - 10/28/13 09:31 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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Go ahead and microwave your buds if you want.




That sounds too rapid to me. I'm asking why can't you simply dehydrate it without paying so much attention to detail?



I just read "the science of curing"

There are many natural processes going on in that jar that TAKE TIME. All of which are creating more THC to get you higher. And a microwave would destroy all of that


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
    #19049062 - 10/28/13 09:36 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

What should you do if you get bud that seems like it's not cured properly? And how to tell if it's not cured?

Would leaving it for a while be a good idea?


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    #19049067 - 10/28/13 09:37 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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Go ahead and microwave your buds if you want.




That sounds too rapid to me. I'm asking why can't you simply dehydrate it without paying so much attention to detail?




Because that's the science behind it.
Because the drying of the cannabis is just as important as the growing of it.
If you have some super ultra dank nothern lights X OG master kush 9000, and you do not cure it properly.. the final result will be vastly inferior.

Most people will just hang the buds in a room on some string and some very gentle circulating air. (not directly blowing the plants, just circulating room air) for about a week. If you dry too fast it will take longer to cure properly...... if you dry too slow it will reduce potency.
After that is the slow cure. Basically sealing them in an airtight container like glass jar or tupperware, stick in the fridge until moisture rises, open the container and let them breathe a bit until they feel dry then repeat this process, usually for about 2-3 weeks. The fridge part isn't totally necessary, and the time between "burpings" gets longer each time. But the basic idea is to seal in a airtight container, let moisture make its way out, and then let the buds breathe for 20 mins or so, (excess moisture evaporates) then seal again...

That's a proper curing. The initial drying and then the 'slow cure', because after the initial drying, all the moisture is in the center of the bud and the slow cure distributes it throughout, and also gets rid of excess moisture, taking that chlorophyll taste with it, and then the true flavors of the strain can shine, and the buds are at the optimal moisture level for smoking. If you dry/cure too fast or not enough, the flavors and aroma will be effected, and often the potency will be diminished.

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Marijuana_Cultivation/Curing


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
    #19049077 - 10/28/13 09:40 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

That blew my mind, but makes perfect sense at the same time.

I know nothing of harvesting / curing so I couldn't tell.


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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
    #19049080 - 10/28/13 09:40 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

You know what, a few weeks ago we had a batch that tasted very chemically. It was very off putting and we were hesitant to smoke it.
Seems like maybe it was just cured badly now.


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