Rosenthal's most recent edition is like the others technical. Note: Error in title ----- cure first - then dry - then jar for aging/storage
His section on the harvest states: Curing is the process before drying.
Several days of curing at 45% to 55% RH. Then slow drying at 50% RH until you get the stem snap and the buds are sticky.
Next, they are jarred for aging.
I keep reading it and reading it for printing errors. But, this his process.
He states--the curing actually takes places the first few days while the buds are still alive and the cells begin to die. And he gives several simple methods. Which is why both the curing and drying should be done slowly under the right temp. and humidity.
Lastly, he suggests the best drying method to retain all terpenes etc. as freeze drying (regular frost freeze frig.) for 10 to 20 days depending on size etc. I will not give all details unless someone asks.
Has anyone tried the freeze dry method.
What do you think of this.
His section on the harvest states: Curing is the process before drying.
Several days of curing at 45% to 55% RH. Then slow drying at 50% RH until you get the stem snap and the buds are sticky.
Next, they are jarred for aging.
I keep reading it and reading it for printing errors. But, this his process.
He states--the curing actually takes places the first few days while the buds are still alive and the cells begin to die. And he gives several simple methods. Which is why both the curing and drying should be done slowly under the right temp. and humidity.
Lastly, he suggests the best drying method to retain all terpenes etc. as freeze drying (regular frost freeze frig.) for 10 to 20 days depending on size etc. I will not give all details unless someone asks.
Has anyone tried the freeze dry method.
What do you think of this.
=Try it Im sure you'll like it
