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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!
You've been quite helpful
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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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ganjfather said:
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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!
Thanks again for all the answers fellas
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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]
#19049526 - 10/28/13 10:55 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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the mods keep closing my pub thread and just writing "probably" in the reason space. Pissing me the fuck off
why do they feel the need to pick on me?
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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]
#19051066 - 10/29/13 09:07 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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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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