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Be sure to hang them to dry, preferably with an ambient temperature of no more than 20C - since excessive drying temperatures will lead to resin degradation and is likely to leave a higher percentage of chloroform and other undesirables. A slow dry will lead to much of the chloroform evolving as vapour during the de-hydration process. Hang-drying will give a more symmetrical look to the product upon desiccation - having the flowers dry while resting on a surface can lead to them having a 'pressed' appearance due to the effect of gravity.
To answer your question, the former is perhaps the most convenient method and is most preferred by some, while the later will lead to a slower drying time and in some cases a finer cure. Personally i prefer to trim immediately after removal from the plant stock - removing only those portions of leaf material not containing an abundance of trichomes while keeping handling to a minimum. This is best achieved by conserving a generous portion of stalk to grasp on to. This way you can rotate the bud between your fingers without touching the flowers.
When the product is dry enough to store without any threat of mold, the stems will likely snap slightly when bent while retaining a little flexibility. During the cure keep temperatures to a minimum (<20C) burping the jar regulary to maintain a humidity of 65-70% throughout (you'll need to a hygrometer for this). As time passes, the smell will appear sweeter upon burping the jar. This is indicative of the release of ammonia and undesirables leaving the product and the neccessity to burp will become less frequent. A proper cure is achieved with care, attention and patience.
The goal here is to remove any remaining undesirables to provide a smoother taste and to allow the resins to continue ripening.
If you have a hygrometer to hand, this guide will be of use to you..
https://www.autoflower.org/f23/time-we-all-work-so-hard-achieving-perfect-cure-204.html
Many thanks to the Buddah man for contributing his knowledge.
Which ever method you choose i'm sure you'll be fine. it's all about preference really. Relax, take your time and enjoy
Good luck friend
To answer your question, the former is perhaps the most convenient method and is most preferred by some, while the later will lead to a slower drying time and in some cases a finer cure. Personally i prefer to trim immediately after removal from the plant stock - removing only those portions of leaf material not containing an abundance of trichomes while keeping handling to a minimum. This is best achieved by conserving a generous portion of stalk to grasp on to. This way you can rotate the bud between your fingers without touching the flowers.
When the product is dry enough to store without any threat of mold, the stems will likely snap slightly when bent while retaining a little flexibility. During the cure keep temperatures to a minimum (<20C) burping the jar regulary to maintain a humidity of 65-70% throughout (you'll need to a hygrometer for this). As time passes, the smell will appear sweeter upon burping the jar. This is indicative of the release of ammonia and undesirables leaving the product and the neccessity to burp will become less frequent. A proper cure is achieved with care, attention and patience.
The goal here is to remove any remaining undesirables to provide a smoother taste and to allow the resins to continue ripening.
If you have a hygrometer to hand, this guide will be of use to you..
https://www.autoflower.org/f23/time-we-all-work-so-hard-achieving-perfect-cure-204.html
Many thanks to the Buddah man for contributing his knowledge.
Which ever method you choose i'm sure you'll be fine. it's all about preference really. Relax, take your time and enjoy
Good luck friend
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I also cut way down in the rocks in the bottom on the next pots. Well Thanks for all the help given from everyone and thanks all the help I'm sure I'll need on my future grows 
