If I was only growing like 4 plants per month this would be done on it all. Still interesting that it seemed to effect the terpene profile anyone else notice this.
Also I usually hang plants 10-14 days trim then jar.
Are you guys really jarring it at day 5/6? Any mold pop up? Did the cure take longer putting more moist product in?
I have tons of boveda 62 packs I barely use and have some more cannabis specific 58 ones I'll try.
Your experience sounds about right. Washing does speed up the initial, open air, drying period. I can't say it makes the cure stage quicker. I think that is about the same.
It sounds like you prefer to trim after the plant dries a bit. Our harvest styles are pretty different so my numbers may not apply. I don't hang branches to dry. They are only branches during the wash. I destem during trim, and dry all my buds on racks. Heck, I dry the popcorn stuff on the racks too. I just keep them separate.
My buds sit in the rack for 2-4 days depending on time of year (ie ambient temps and rh) and size of buds. I then jar them WITHOUT the Boveda packs. I'll burp them and keep checking them daily. I add the Boveda packs about another 2-4 days after going in the jar. After that, I don't have to touch them until they go to a patient.
EDIT: Actually that's inaccurate. I do still 'tumble' the jars frequently, although I just call it "shaking the jars". I remove the Boveda, then shake, then put the boveda back, and return the jar to the box.
Those giant buds in those pics will take longer. Add a day, or two, to all the times.
Re the terpines... I know what you're trying to describe. It does seem to alter it a little. I want to use the word 'enhance', but that is a little subjective. To me, the buds aroma is improved by washing. I'm not sure how or why. My suspicion is it's something to do with the lemon, but I'm not sure.
Hi everyone. ..i have some bud washing questions. 1. H202 is what exactly and how much do I use? Do I use in in the hot water? 2.how much lemon juice and what water does that go in? 3. After washing, do I hang in dark closet or do I put a light on it, if so, what light do I use? Do I have to use RO water or can tap water be used, I've read both ways here and am getting confused. 4. Do I use 3 buckets or 4?
Sorry for the noob questions but I hope someone will help me out.
You've read both ways on most of those topics because there is some debate one some of these details. There isn't a right or wrong way as it depends on your situation. Like Ziggy said, the H202 (Hydrogen Peroxide), is only needed if your buds have something on them like a mold, so whether or not you use it depends on your situation.
Some use 3 buckets, some use 4. I'm in the 3 bucket camp. Some folks use the sink!
Another noob question, how long do you keep buds in the water? I've seen several different times mentioned and getting confused again, lol.
I swish mine around for ~10-15 seconds in each stage.
