3 x Indica - LED & HPS

[LEDBud]

Top buds curing , I am standing the colas up on 10 layers of paper for crush free even curing.

The photo ws taking with sunlight for color accuracy

Its dank strong its sticky its sweet but not that special nor a big yielder.
The flavor is creamy cheese and berry very smooth.

I was shooting for 1lb but as the plant grew could see it would not reach it so I lowered my expectations but it still came up short imo.

With the advantages I gave that plant it should of produced more or maybe I caused the low yield never the less its history now.

I am going to harvest the Mango later today or tomorrow. I guesstimate it will produce 1lb , I will reveg her and cut a few clones then put it back to flower for round two.

Vaporizing some finger hash atm , its tasty smooth with a happy high , top shelf.

When the hash is rolled off the hand I am finding its crumbled into a perfect size / shape to be vaporized.

 

[Mars Hydro]

congratulations!!!

 

[LEDBud]

Thanks smokesarah , as Mars panels helped grow my plants I will post a photo of the
Mango plant before harvest on the marshydro thread. Its a noteworthy plant

Last week the mango plant had three led panels around it as of today she has four which =700w which = 78w sq.ft , it should put the plant into overdrive as she finishes up.

 

[LEDBud]

The pre harvest photos I chopped her down last night , the house feels empty now ..

 

[Mars Hydro]

She is the queenthe biggest cannbis

 

[LEDBud]

Sarah your too kind , she is pretty big but more of a Princess then a Queen !

I have grown bigger , its bigger then the average indoor alright.

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I did the wet to dry conversion @ 18% moisture it was 11oz , less then I had estimated but still not too bad.

Important thing is I have enough to last till Winter as I won't be starting the next one until fall.

I'm happy with the Cheese and Mango , the Mango is Sativa Dominate and the Cheese Indica

With the Indica having strong sleep aid and pain relief properties and the Sativa energy creativity etc

Having both varieties is perfect and makes for a interesting effect when mixed 50/50

 

[Mars Hydro]

It's my pleasure.she really surprised me

 

[LEDBud]

I am not satisfied with any less then a pound per in this attempt

She may be better then I give her credit .. ..seems to have enough of a presence to make people hide under a rock.

To me its average , mediocre and something I want to improve on , I'm disappointing with its harvest weight ..

I'm grateful to have enough to last me , it was a success in that regard.

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side note :
Your goals determine how far you go and what success is possible.

Aim low you'll reach it , Aim high and you can reach it with work.

 

[LEDBud]

I'll top off this thread with this excerpt

Curing Weed

Curing a cannabis harvest is an important process for anyone who wants to create the highest quality weed they can. It is a fine art that takes a lot of practice and patience to get right, but once you have mastered it you will always have the best possible weed at your disposal.

It is unlikely you have ever encountered cured weed if you have only ever bought commercially grown harvests - unless you are particularly lucky. You will find that most people who grow to sell will dry their harvests quickly without any curing involved, this is in order to get the fastest turn around possible in order to maximize profit – which is fair enough if you are trying to run a business. There are the odd few commercial growers who do cure, but it is a rare thing.

The end result of a dry not cure is a product that can often be quite harsh to smoke and have a reduced potency; and whilst it may seem dry on the outside, the fast drying techniques used often leave the rest of the bud overly damp and hard to burn. That is why you will find a connoisseur cultivators own stash is of such a high quality, it has been created for their ultimate enjoyment and has been treated and cured accordingly.

The curing process takes place after the drying process and allows for a few further things to happen that increase the quality of the bud. Firstly, it gives bacteria time to break down the remaining chlorophyll in the plant matter. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in pretty much any plant and it is a vital component for photosynthesis – the means by which plants create food for themselves. However, Chlorophyll contains magnesium which when burnt in a joint causes the smoke to be sharp and harsh. By curing the weed you remove a lot of this, dramatically increasing the overall quality of the smoking experience.

The second advantage of curing is that it allows further control of the moisture level of your bud. Drying bud removes water, resulting in a stronger and easy to burn product. However, the drier the bud gets the more it looses its taste and aroma – you need to strike a balance and assess where your priorities lie. By moving your harvest from drying to curing just at the point when it is dry enough to burn, but not burn very well, you gain a finite level of control over just how much moisture in your weed as it finishes.

There are quite a few curing techniques out there, but it is generally agreed that the following one yields the best overall results. Air tight, glass jars should be used for this process; curing with this apparatus tends to result in the most favorable bud. The bud is placed in these jars and are kept in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

When packing the bud make sure not to compact it. If the THC particles become bunched it will result in a much harder to burn end result. The jars should be opened in the first week every day for a short checkup and a bit of rotation of the buds in the jar. After the first week only open the jar every day for 30 minutes for about 3-4 weeks. This is to allow for the control of moisture levels in the weed by letting the excess moisture escape, as well as resupplying the bacteria breaking down the chlorophyll with more air to use in the process.

As mentioned, this is seen as quite a fine art and it can be quite easy to accidentally remove too much moisture from your weed or have it so damp to begin with that the curing process is hindered and rendered useless. Should you over-dry your bud it is possible to add in newer bud, and as this continues to lose its own moisture it will moisten the rest of the jar to reach an equilibrium. Some cultivators also add in slices of fruit, such as oranges to increase the levels of moisture in the jar; this also adds its own unique taste to the bud.

This whole process tends to take a total of four to eight weeks. You will know when it is done when the jars stop “burping” when you open them. This means that the bacteria have stopped dismantling the accessible chlorophyll. After this the bud can pretty much be stored indefinitely, but it will tend to slowly loose THC potency after the eight week mark. However, to minimize this, the bud can be stored in a cool, dark, dry place to slow down the degeneration. It is warmth, light, moisture and air flow that will be your bud's bane.

This whole process is not technically necessary and can be quite hard to master. Drying is enough to obtain a great smoke, but if you can master curing, then you can take your weed to the next level. It just takes a bit of experimentation and patience, the important thing is to enjoy it and take pride in the end result.


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I copied this from the Sativo website

 

[StupidNoob]

I am not satisfied with any less then a pound per in this attempt

She may be better then I give her credit .. ..seems to have enough of a presence to make people hide under a rock.

To me its average , mediocre and something I want to improve on , I'm disappointing with its harvest weight ..

I'm grateful to have enough to last me , it was a success in that regard.

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side note :
Your goals determine how far you go and what success is possible.

Aim low you'll reach it , Aim high and you can reach it with work.

Here is my princess, to your princess lol

 

[420Amard]

I'm not sure if you've seen these but thought it was worth a share.

CVault 4L container

Alchimia presents the 4l-capacity CVault container, designed to store your marijuana buds in the best possible conditions, keeping it away from light and oxygen, in a constant humidity around 62%.

This container is made of food grade stainless steel, with a 23cm lid to have easy acces to the interior.

It is 14cm deep, with rounded inner edges for an easy cleaning.

The lid is fixed to the container by three airtight locks, with a silicone band to ensure a correct sealing.

In the center of the lid there is a grid in which we'll insert the Boveda 67g sachet, a product that retains humidity to an exact level of 62%, ensuring a proper curing of your preferred buds.

This product does not need any kind of activation, maintenance or recharge. It releases water vapor thanks to its composition based on water, salts and natural products.
CVault features:

Airtight containers for curing and storing your cannabis buds
Made of food grade stainless steel
3 safety locks ensuring a complete airtight sealing
Sachet of de/humidifier product included
Diameter: 23cm
Depth: 14cm

 

[LEDBud]

Those c vaults are pricey containers other then that I like them



I cycle threw Totes and some 3KG plastic honey buckets. Ending in mason jars and the large Adams peanut butter jars which have gaskets and the thickest glass with the widest opening of the common jars. My favorite to use.

The Cheese plant is on day 13 of its cure and is in the honey buckets and Adams peanut butter jars.
The mango is on Day 3 was left on the tent floor in the dark for two days then moved to a tote for stage 1 of the curing.

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Noobgrow your princess looks great

 

[420Amard]

I use big mason jars... I'm thinking about just getting a B62% pack just to throw in the jar.

 

[LEDBud]

Yesterday when pricing the larger C Vaults I did a search for food and coffee vacuum containers and found them to be a less expensive option.

I came across a sealed container on eBay with a Vacuum pump built into its lid for $20 free shipping under this listing - Air Tight Vacuum Seal Food Storage Container Canister NEW 1.5L -


There is also some coffee Vacuum containers that come with a hand pump are made in Germany for $2 more , its listing heading - VACUUM COFFEE STORAGE SAVER WITH PUMP 1.3L -

 

[LEDBud]

Today I am making infused oil with the top leaf and trimming and left over bud , to use in cake and cookie recipes in the upcoming months.

I will be using the Crock Pot method , its easy effective and works with product that has been through decarboxylation or not.

Dried cannabis will *not* need to be decarboxylated if you plan to bake with it.

For use uncooked on Salads etc it must be decarboxylated / pre activated ahead of time.

So i am reading..

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I have read you can leave your weed base simmering in oil for 3 days to extract all you can from it , I plan to do that.
I watched some videos and read a few articles to get the jest of it.

 

[Mars Hydro]

I'll top off this thread with this excerpt

Curing Weed

Curing a cannabis harvest is an important process for anyone who wants to create the highest quality weed they can. It is a fine art that takes a lot of practice and patience to get right, but once you have mastered it you will always have the best possible weed at your disposal.

It is unlikely you have ever encountered cured weed if you have only ever bought commercially grown harvests - unless you are particularly lucky. You will find that most people who grow to sell will dry their harvests quickly without any curing involved, this is in order to get the fastest turn around possible in order to maximize profit — which is fair enough if you are trying to run a business. There are the odd few commercial growers who do cure, but it is a rare thing.

The end result of a dry not cure is a product that can often be quite harsh to smoke and have a reduced potency; and whilst it may seem dry on the outside, the fast drying techniques used often leave the rest of the bud overly damp and hard to burn. That is why you will find a connoisseur cultivators own stash is of such a high quality, it has been created for their ultimate enjoyment and has been treated and cured accordingly.

The curing process takes place after the drying process and allows for a few further things to happen that increase the quality of the bud. Firstly, it gives bacteria time to break down the remaining chlorophyll in the plant matter. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in pretty much any plant and it is a vital component for photosynthesis — the means by which plants create food for themselves. However, Chlorophyll contains magnesium which when burnt in a joint causes the smoke to be sharp and harsh. By curing the weed you remove a lot of this, dramatically increasing the overall quality of the smoking experience.

The second advantage of curing is that it allows further control of the moisture level of your bud. Drying bud removes water, resulting in a stronger and easy to burn product. However, the drier the bud gets the more it looses its taste and aroma — you need to strike a balance and assess where your priorities lie. By moving your harvest from drying to curing just at the point when it is dry enough to burn, but not burn very well, you gain a finite level of control over just how much moisture in your weed as it finishes.

There are quite a few curing techniques out there, but it is generally agreed that the following one yields the best overall results. Air tight, glass jars should be used for this process; curing with this apparatus tends to result in the most favorable bud. The bud is placed in these jars and are kept in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

When packing the bud make sure not to compact it. If the THC particles become bunched it will result in a much harder to burn end result. The jars should be opened in the first week every day for a short checkup and a bit of rotation of the buds in the jar. After the first week only open the jar every day for 30 minutes for about 3-4 weeks. This is to allow for the control of moisture levels in the weed by letting the excess moisture escape, as well as resupplying the bacteria breaking down the chlorophyll with more air to use in the process.

As mentioned, this is seen as quite a fine art and it can be quite easy to accidentally remove too much moisture from your weed or have it so damp to begin with that the curing process is hindered and rendered useless. Should you over-dry your bud it is possible to add in newer bud, and as this continues to lose its own moisture it will moisten the rest of the jar to reach an equilibrium. Some cultivators also add in slices of fruit, such as oranges to increase the levels of moisture in the jar; this also adds its own unique taste to the bud.

This whole process tends to take a total of four to eight weeks. You will know when it is done when the jars stop "burping" when you open them. This means that the bacteria have stopped dismantling the accessible chlorophyll. After this the bud can pretty much be stored indefinitely, but it will tend to slowly loose THC potency after the eight week mark. However, to minimize this, the bud can be stored in a cool, dark, dry place to slow down the degeneration. It is warmth, light, moisture and air flow that will be your bud's bane.

This whole process is not technically necessary and can be quite hard to master. Drying is enough to obtain a great smoke, but if you can master curing, then you can take your weed to the next level. It just takes a bit of experimentation and patience, the important thing is to enjoy it and take pride in the end result.


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I copied this from the Sativo website

 

[LEDBud]

Today I made up a batch of infused Canola oil from 8oz of top leaf and 4 oz of trim and buds and 4 oz of popcorn bud and assorted buds that were left over from last harvest.

The first 12oz of the assorted was run next comes straight up bud

Last crops left over buds about to get it

Tomorrow I am making 50 muffins and canna icing from the first run 2 cups of oil that I want to split up and give half to people who could use its benefit and eat the other half myself through the next week.

The first run had a total of 1lb of material and produced 2 cups of infused oil in 6hrs

2nd run I heated more oil and ran the lb threw it again in three 5 oz batches for an additional 6hrs

the final 3rd 2hr run per 5 oz was done to remove the last of the oils etc for 6 hours of infuse time put into each batch for a total of 18 hrs spent infusing. Its less confusing in practice .. much less.


I would do a 5 oz batch remove the material with a strainer then add more dried bud/leaf to the oil and infuse for two additional hours , for a total of 3 runs @ 2hrs for 6hrs of infused time.

Every run it became more concentrated and concentrated.


I'll refrigerate the other two jars of oil for different recipes in the upcoming weeks.

 

[Mars Hydro]

They look delicious...i want have a try

 

[LEDBud]

In conclusion I made a 30 muffin double batch up using 2 cups of oil no eggs mixed straight into 2 instant cake mixes and poured into cupcakes then baked for 15 min @ 330

It made the batter too runny , my bad , I could have added flower or used less oil

They did not rise much and were crumbly , After that batch was gone I decided to go instant and stirred in a 1/8 cup of CannaOil per bowl of hot cereal served with milk and honey @ any time.

Effect was note worthy with psychedelic waves by the end of the night when the eyes were first shut.

The next batch a friend made the muffins from scratch this time with eggs and two cups of oil it was cooked @340 for 14 min
it produced twenty muffins and turned out excellent those ones came out well risen soft and moist

The effect was Blissful mellow lasting 36 hours or more , that's after eating four or more muffins.

I'll be baking more often , I'm thinking of it as a Spa treatment for the insides with the whole cannabis goodness that gets absorbed first threw the digestive tract the liver and into the bloodstream finally binding accumulating inside the cell walls.


Preventative therapy for the body with a harmonious experience for the mind

I'll add I have a high tolerance for the effect when it comes to edibles making this one of the few times I felt anything Note worthy
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[David Bowman]

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