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Does all weed need to be cured?
#19048908 - 10/28/13 09:11 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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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Shroomism said: 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) |
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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) |
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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.
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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) |
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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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Shroomism said: 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) |
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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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Shroomism said: 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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Shroomism said: 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
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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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dontknow said: Isn't it just putting them in a container? It's not really detailed 
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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Shroomism said: 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) |
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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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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779] 1
#19049067 - 10/28/13 09:37 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Shroomism said: 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) |
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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) |
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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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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
#19049083 - 10/28/13 09:41 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Why can't you just let the plants stay in the ground for two more weeks?
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779]
#19049110 - 10/28/13 09:45 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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You could, and use that to skip the first drying stage perhaps. But you still need the long cure.
If you get buds that seem not properly cured.. just put them in a glass jar or tupperware, and expose them to air twice a day or so or whenever you see moisture, they should cure more in about a week.
Proper curing makes a HUGE difference. Buds not properly cured could lose almost all their original potency.. and proper curing can INCREASE potency
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
#19049126 - 10/28/13 09:47 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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So curing is best done in a fridge?
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
#19049144 - 10/28/13 09:50 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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A cool dark place. Fridge is best as long as the container is AIRTIGHT. But you can cure in room temp, it may take a bit longer though. Some people long cure for 2-3 weeks minimum. It's really not difficult or rocket science, just takes time. Open up the container 2-3 times a day and toss the buds around and let them get air
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
#19049159 - 10/28/13 09:52 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Fridge might be used to prevent bacteria build up.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
#19049232 - 10/28/13 10:05 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Shroomism said: A cool dark place. Fridge is best as long as the container is AIRTIGHT. But you can cure in room temp, it may take a bit longer though. Some people long cure for 2-3 weeks minimum. It's really not difficult or rocket science, just takes time. Open up the container 2-3 times a day and toss the buds around and let them get air
Yeah it all sounds super simple as long as you get the right moisture content.
Thank you for answering all my questions dude!
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr] 1
#19049264 - 10/28/13 10:10 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Genetics plays the biggest role!! I've grown some fire ass bud that was smoke-able and flavorful without a cure. Curing shouldn't be skipped but isn't completely needed.
role of importance
- GENETICS
- NUTRIENTS
- GROW TECHNIQUE
- CURING
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Gorlax]
#19049280 - 10/28/13 10:12 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Yeah, some people in the following thread are echoing what you say about curing being a low priority.
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=245961
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Gorlax]
#19049286 - 10/28/13 10:13 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Gorlax said: Genetics plays the biggest role!! I've grown some fire ass bud that was smoke-able and flavorful without a cure. Curing shouldn't be skipped but isn't completely needed.
role of importance
- GENETICS
- NUTRIENTS
- GROW TECHNIQUE
- CURING
That seems illogical to me.
but whatevers. I don't really know what I'm talking about here
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
#19049318 - 10/28/13 10:21 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Not sure how that is illogical. Genetics plays an enormous role, coming from someone who has hands on experience...
Example:
Both grown in exact same conditions, one is obviously more appealing. Cut down exact same time.

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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779]
#19049346 - 10/28/13 10:26 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Da2ra said: Yeah, some people in the following thread are echoing what you say about curing being a low priority.
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=245961
But the vast majority of them are saying that you must cure for best results and potency.
I disagree I think curing is completely necessary for best results.
Genetics does play a big role, but I would venture that growing conditions plays an even bigger role than genetics. I've seen shitty bag weed seeds grown into some dank shit under ideal conditions. However better genetics under ideal conditions will give you a better product. One that same token, you can plant the best genetics in the WORLD. But if you grow under poor conditions... and you DON'T CURE PROPERLY.. you can end up with some dirty schwag or mids at best.
Curing is not to be overlooked however. I've seen top shelf bud ruined by fast drying, in that it dropped the potency by 50% or more, and tasted like shit.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
#19049423 - 10/28/13 10:37 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Well for one, you can have the best genetics in the world. But no grow conditions? No buds, right?
And I'd say curing is necessary, at least in theory, to me. Because why not have the dankest possible buds?
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
#19049440 - 10/28/13 10:40 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Exactly. Growing Conditions > Genetics > Curing .. but all are important. Curing may not be 100% vital if you "just want to get high".. but if you want the top quality, taste and potency of your bud you slaved away for... you damn sure better cure it. Some people will not buy herb that isn't cured. I consider it absolutely necessary.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
#19049447 - 10/28/13 10:41 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Shroomism said: A cool dark place. Fridge is best as long as the container is AIRTIGHT. But you can cure in room temp, it may take a bit longer though. Some people long cure for 2-3 weeks minimum. It's really not difficult or rocket science, just takes time. Open up the container 2-3 times a day and toss the buds around and let them get air
I go 2-3 weeks in airtight mason jars in the fridge, then pull them out, put on lids with 1/4" holes drilled with a vent/filter (ez felt and silicone is great with a 1/4" hole.. same style some people use for mycology). I let that sit for a week or two, no burping necessary.
The quality is great after that, sometimes the bud will stay in the filter jars for a month or so and it keeps looking better.
@ OP - your buddy would notice a pretty dramatic difference in quality if he did a long dry/long cure. It improves taste, potency and how it burns.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: ganjfather]
#19049460 - 10/28/13 10:43 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Shroomism said: A cool dark place. Fridge is best as long as the container is AIRTIGHT. But you can cure in room temp, it may take a bit longer though. Some people long cure for 2-3 weeks minimum. It's really not difficult or rocket science, just takes time. Open up the container 2-3 times a day and toss the buds around and let them get air
I go 2-3 weeks in airtight mason jars in the fridge, then pull them out, put on lids with 1/4" holes drilled with a vent/filter (ez felt and silicone is great with a 1/4" hole.. same style some people use for mycology). I let that sit for a week or two, no burping necessary.
The quality is great after that, sometimes the bud will stay in the filter jars for a month or so and it keeps looking better.
@ OP - your buddy would notice a pretty dramatic difference in quality if he did a long dry/long cure. It improves taste, potency and how it burns.
long dry is important too?
Sounds like I should just go off and do some more research!
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: ganjfather]
#19049469 - 10/28/13 10:44 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I learned a lot about curing weed from this thread.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Adden]
#19049518 - 10/28/13 10:53 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Dystopia said: I learned a lot about curing weed from this thread.
It is essential if you like high-grade product.
And by long dry I mean hanging the buds in a room without much airflow. I've heard of people trying to dry their weed in the oven, the microwave, with a heated fan, all sorts of crazy dumb ideas.
Just hang them up in a closet or something, try to keep light and airflow to a minimum (some fresh air should get in, but not by a fan). hang them til the stems are dry enough to break when bending. It will take 5+ days depending on your conditions. Then you start the cure.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: ganjfather]
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the mods keep closing my pub thread and just writing "probably" in the reason space. Pissing me the fuck off
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Shroomism]
#19049784 - 10/28/13 11:53 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm surprised at how many folks don't know about curing...
I concur with everything shroomism has said. I notice quite a dramatic difference between nicely cured bud, and bud that was not cured/dried so well & proper. It is smoother. The aroma of the buds and the taste is much better & more complex. If you smoke a little bit of the bud every few days or once a week over the course of time it's curing, you may notice the aroma & taste changing a bit and becoming more pronounced each time.
While curing I believe certain cannabinoids change slightly into different cannabinoids/compounds, broadening the spectrum and concentration of active cannabinoids.
Also....the terpenes (which give cannabis all of it's different flavors and aromas) change into more complex terpenes as they degrade slightly over the time of curiing....giving the bud a richer & more flavorful taste and aroma that would not be present otherwise.
Chlorophyll also breaks down during curing. This contributes to a smoother smoke, cleaner taste, and depending on the strain the color may darken somewhat.
Even the texture of the bud will be nicer after a cure, a bud will usually end up with that nice spongy yet firm texture and have a nice meaty snap to it when breaking it up.
I kinda look at it as a waste of potential to not properly cure the bud. That's the final step that really brings everything out.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: openmind]
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My guy gave me a QP for my 30th bday. They're actually 35g mason jars. There's a little wispy leftover trim but hey, ends up being 5 ounces of headies so idc.
Anyway my wife and I go through a jar every 6-8 weeks for pain relief. What should I do with storage like this? I open a jar and move a third of it into a smaller one so I'm not opening 1.25oz every time I pack a bowl.
Should I still burp them a bit? I don't want em going bad. The jars are all vaccuum sealed.
Leave the other 3 jars alone? They're stored in room temp away from light.
Thanks for any help on this. I don't want anything moldy or dry.
I'd say it was cured but not incredibly professional. New farmer this season.
Or should I clip all that trim off and roll a few bones out of it?
Appreciate any advice. First time I've had a large amount packaged in this fashion that'll last an entire winter.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779]
#19051291 - 10/29/13 10:16 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Weed doesn't need to be cured.
Weed IS the cure
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Gorlax]
#19051338 - 10/29/13 10:28 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Gorlax said: Not sure how that is illogical. Genetics plays an enormous role, coming from someone who has hands on experience...
Example:
Both grown in exact same conditions, one is obviously more appealing. Cut down exact same time.

vs.

Obviously? I have no idea which one you are terming more appealing.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Alexestalex]
#19051339 - 10/29/13 10:29 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I guess growing conditions would be 2nd to genetics but I was assuming "normal" growing conditions anyways, if your trying to grow in concrete obviously its not going to work.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
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Uncured bud is much more harsh and doesn't have a very nice flavor.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
#19051537 - 10/29/13 11:24 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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If the weed is not going to be sold on the market then you should try the water cure. Seven days in the water and then just dry it out and it is the smoothest, hardest-hitting weed it can be.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: mpd]
#19051552 - 10/29/13 11:27 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Why would you only do that if it's not going to be sold? Don't you want to sell as good a product as you can? I just don't understand, unless it's inefficient and a waste of your time for other people
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: ganjfather]
#19051629 - 10/29/13 11:44 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Dystopia said:
Should I still burp them a bit? I don't want em going bad. The jars are all vaccuum sealed.
Leave the other 3 jars alone? They're stored in room temp away from light.
Thanks for any help on this. I don't want anything moldy or dry.
I'd say it was cured but not incredibly professional. New farmer this season.
Or should I clip all that trim off and roll a few bones out of it?
Appreciate any advice. First time I've had a large amount packaged in this fashion that'll last an entire winter.
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I go 2-3 weeks in airtight mason jars in the fridge, then pull them out, put on lids with 1/4" holes drilled with a vent/filter (ez felt and silicone is great with a 1/4" hole.. same style some people use for mycology). I let that sit for a week or two, no burping necessary.
The quality is great after that, sometimes the bud will stay in the filter jars for a month or so and it keeps looking better.
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I should have mentioned that during the 2-3 week initial fridge cure, the jars get burped every 3-5 days.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: dontknow]
#19051633 - 10/29/13 11:45 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Sometimes when I buy bud off one of my guys, it seems moist, like it wasn't dried properly. Has a smell to it to.
I always thought it was something with the drying process but I know almost nothing about the process so I could never tell. I might throw some in a jar and do the techniques listed above to see if it makes a difference.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: ganjfather]
#19051680 - 10/29/13 11:58 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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to specify better, 2-3 weeks in the fridge, burp every few days.
Then pull them out and put on a filtered lid like this:

They can be stored at room temp with a gas exchange style lid for many months and the buds will keep looking/smoking/tasting better over time.
If you don't have any mushroom style GE lids for mason jars, then just do something to allow a small amount of gas exchange so burping won't be necessary.
At that point, burping isn't really necessary. You could just keep them chillin in the airtight mason jars after they have been cured for a few weeks. but I have noticed an improvement in the quality by using a GE lid on jars that are stored for multiple months.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: ganjfather]
#19052157 - 10/29/13 02:15 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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yeah I'll have to read up on that water curing stuff and maybe do a test batch when the big day comes
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
#19052180 - 10/29/13 02:23 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm pretty sure mpd was trolling with that water curing comment. I mean, would you really put your buds underwater for a week?
If I'm missing something, please explain
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Khii Khwaay]
#19052197 - 10/29/13 02:27 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Im thinking he's talking about flushing they plants with water for 7 days before cutting them down. Take out the plant food so the weed burns/tastes better.
then long dry/cure the buds
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: JohnnieYen]
#19052211 - 10/29/13 02:33 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Oh, like hydroponics stuff? Aha, I get it.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Khii Khwaay]
#19052218 - 10/29/13 02:35 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I thought it was a real thing but now I can't find any articles on it
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: JohnnieYen]
#19052223 - 10/29/13 02:35 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I have done the water cure thing before on weed that didn't taste that great. Water soluble stuff (sugars and stuff I guess) comes out of it and it tastes cleaner. I think I only soaked it for a couple days. I think mpd was saying you wouldn't do it for weed you were selling because it reduces the weight to some degree. I don't think it does quite the same thing as a true cure, but you can do it on weed that was not cured properly.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779]
#19052279 - 10/29/13 02:52 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Da2ra said: Why can't you just let the plants stay in the ground for two more weeks?
this may cause 'over-ripeness' and at that point you would be losing potency.
Ive always been a fan of curing as long as ive known about it
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Herbologist]
#19052295 - 10/29/13 02:56 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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There is drying and then curing. Slow dry then curing the buds in a glass jar is best, flavor wise.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: psi]
#19052409 - 10/29/13 03:19 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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psi said: I have done the water cure thing before on weed that didn't taste that great. Water soluble stuff (sugars and stuff I guess) comes out of it and it tastes cleaner. I think I only soaked it for a couple days. I think mpd was saying you wouldn't do it for weed you were selling because it reduces the weight to some degree. I don't think it does quite the same thing as a true cure, but you can do it on weed that was not cured properly.
Wow. I would never have thought to soak my weed in water until I read this. Well, except for making hash, of course.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Alexestalex]
#19053113 - 10/29/13 05:31 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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So will my weed get smoother if I store them long term?
They've been cured a bit but it looks like a fast dry.
Do I need to worry about mold? It's not wet but it's not harsh.
Would opening the jars for an hour once a month to keep my winter stash in primo quality? I usually take the bud out and put it back in a diff way to rotate it out. Idk if this helps or hurts.
Been a very, very long time since I've had over an ounce and I only started smoking again recently. Dropped my pain meds from 3x 80mg extended release / 12x 30mg roxi down to 2x 40 oxycontin and 6x 20mg roxi.
It's beyond me as to why people think there's no medical benefit.
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Alexestalex said: Weed doesn't need to be cured.
Weed IS the cure 
Somewhat disagree / very much agreed.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Adden]
#19053191 - 10/29/13 05:43 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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So much fail in this thread.
Curing buds in the microwave?
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: dontknow]
#19054075 - 10/29/13 08:19 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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The microwave works ok in a pinch to dry weed. When I'm doing it I wrap it up in a dry paper towel. It seems to pull the moisture away from it better as it boils off.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Adden]
#19054216 - 10/29/13 08:52 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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If someone can answer this I'd really appreciate it... don't wanna start a new thread for since this one's already going.
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Dystopia said: My guy gave me a QP for my 30th bday. They're actually 35g mason jars. There's a little wispy leftover trim but hey, ends up being 5 ounces of headies so idc.
Anyway my wife and I go through a jar every 6-8 weeks for pain relief. What should I do with storage like this? I open a jar and move a third of it into a smaller one so I'm not opening 1.25oz every time I pack a bowl.
Should I still burp them a bit? I don't want em going bad. The jars are all vaccuum sealed.
Leave the other 3 jars alone? They're stored in room temp away from light.
Thanks for any help on this. I don't want anything moldy or dry.
I'd say it was cured a bit but not incredibly professional. New farmer this season.
Appreciate any advice. First time I've had a large amount packaged in this fashion that'll last an entire winter.
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Dystopia said: So will my weed get smoother if I store them long term?
They've been cured a bit but it looks like a fast dry.
Do I need to worry about mold? It's not wet but it's not harsh.
Would opening the jars for an hour once a month to keep my winter stash in primo quality? I usually take the bud out and put it back in a diff way to rotate it out. Idk if this helps or hurts.
Been a very, very long time since I've had over an ounce and I only started smoking again recently. Dropped my pain meds from 3x 80mg extended release / 12x 30mg roxi down to 2x 40 oxycontin and 6x 20mg roxi.
It's beyond me as to why people think there's no medical benefit.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Adden]
#19054295 - 10/29/13 09:08 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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For longer term storage I found mason jars in the freezer pretty good.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: psi]
#19056907 - 10/30/13 10:35 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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psi said: For longer term storage I found mason jars in the freezer pretty good.
ive also heard that the freezer isnt a bad spot for long term storage.
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: s240779]
#19056962 - 10/30/13 10:51 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Shroomism said: 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?
Why is a whisky that's been aged for 18 years better than one aged for 3 years?
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: pwnasaurus]
#19057032 - 10/30/13 11:08 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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whiskey is aged in oak barrels that have been charred, and picks up flavor and color over time, and some of the liquid evaporates too i believe
also i dont have experience with this, but people claim 20 year old whiskey is better than 40 year old whiskey
but really if your trying to show off, older is probably better
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: Psilosopherr]
#19057364 - 10/30/13 12:23 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Only if it's sick
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: abltsandwich]
#19057581 - 10/30/13 01:14 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Re: Does all weed need to be cured? [Re: psi]
#19058582 - 10/30/13 04:26 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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All GOOD weed needs to be cured.
However, good is a relative term.
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