New Grower Drying for oil/paste

[RichiePlantBased]

Guys how long should I dry cure if making paste/oil.

Been drying 3days now, how do I detect mould. Finding it hard to keep humidity below 70*C

Thanks

 

[bad dragon bzzz]

Hmm by what process you making oil/paste ? Need under 62% humidity,that or lots of airflow.
Good luck n keep er lit

 

[RichiePlantBased]

The slow low heat coconut oil method.

0.5oz dried ground bud : 2oz coconut oil
22hrs @ 170*f submerged water

 

[bad dragon bzzz]

could do it wet but chlrofil would be a big factor.but would that mean 2 oz taking into account the 25% wet weight rule.
i think break the buds down small to encourage faster drying.

 

[MickJ]

I chopped up a whole plant and dried in boxes. Takes 7 days for me. Then threw it in the slow cooker with 2lbs of oil. I decarboxylase first for 30 minutes on low in the oven then slow cook for 2 hours.

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[RichiePlantBased]

@Rollin_along do you know what temp low is on your oven?

 

[BII]

At 170 degrees F for nearly a day, presuming some fairly constant mixing (such as, from being heated), I would presume all the water (that matters, that enters the oil) will evaporate. And in that context, how dry you get it, as long as 'dry,' won't matter much.

But if I were doing it, I'd dry it completely and may as well decarboxylate at the same time, such as heat at 200-220 degree F for 20-30 minutes.

 

[RichiePlantBased]

Guys you are all amazing. Thank you for all your help so far...

220F or 220C (425F)?

 

[MickJ]

Guys you are all amazing. Thank you for all your help so far...

220F or 220C (425F)?

220f low heat.

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[MickJ]

220f low heat.

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To achieve this I use an oven thermometer, oven on low and the door slightly open. Like making beef jerky lol

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