What kind of paper bag for drying

[DCLXVI]

Hey guys,

Maybe this is in the wrong section but I figure dumb new guy questions should be here.

So, paper bags for drying. I've googled a bit but just curious what is recommended or preferred around here. Are you guys using the thick paper bags
you get at the grocery store or should I be looking for the smaller and thinner lunch bags?

Is it more size dependant? Large harvest = large bag so there is space for a single layer. Or should I be more concerned with material density, the thicker walled bags?

Thanks!

-Kostas

 

[Arthur]

When I need to use paper bags, it is the large shopping bags we used to get at the grocery prior to plastic. Will fill 3 to maybe 6" deep. Fold and pin closed. Open and rotate material daily. Slows the dry down when I can't maintain 60% rH. I usually bring them out @ 50% or lower. But... that is just me. And no mixing of strains... probably obvious, but... maybe not.

 

[Bigg Al]

Hey guys,

Maybe this is in the wrong section but I figure dumb new guy questions should be here.

So, paper bags for drying. I've googled a bit but just curious what is recommended or preferred around here. Are you guys using the thick paper bags
you get at the grocery store or should I be looking for the smaller and thinner lunch bags?

Is it more size dependant? Large harvest = large bag so there is space for a single layer. Or should I be more concerned with material density, the thicker walled bags?

Thanks!

-Kostas

I prefer the thick one as the moisture evaporates in 3-5 days. And shake the bag at least once per day. Or you'll get some buds that's flat on one side. Give me 15 mins and I'll show you both.

 

[Bigg Al]

See the flat side. That's from not shaking the bag.

This is the bag(not the one I use but still the same) to use as the thin bag drys to fast.

Hope this helps!

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

See the flat side. That's from not shaking the bag.


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This is the bag(not the one I use but still the same) to use as the thin bag drys to fast.
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Hope this helps!

If you fill that with buds still on the stems you can fill 1/2 -3/4 full then just slip another bag over the top. Then you can just rotate it whenever you go by!

 

[DCLXVI]

Awesome tips. Thanks guys. I'm still a ways off harvest but want to get my equipment sorted ahead of time. I've noticed shipping delays due to covid, which are understandable. I was quite spoiled by Amazon prime. Most things in less than a day.

 

[Bigg Al]

If you fill that with buds still on the stems you can fill 1/2 -3/4 full then just slip another bag over the top. Then you can just rotate it whenever you go by!

Thank you there bro!! Good tip! Was using 2 bags with just the bottom filled.

 

[MesaBoogie]

Here is how I do mine. A good handful of bud into small lunch bags and placed in a box with a small computer fan blowing through.

Play around with different methods posted around afn and see what works best in your environment for a slow even dry.