My kitchen stunk every time someone opened the fridge.
DrZiggy's Low And Slow Drying: Maximizing Your Harvest
Metal Halide
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Yes this could actually work for me cause i also have to do some of the cure under the carbon filter and the sealed fridge should help to dissipate the smell. We are actually thinking of upgrading out 10 year old fridge so i might keep the old one as a canna fridge decked out entirely for that purpose, Hopefully, it can fit 2-3 pounds in there at a time. Might have to pack em in there like sardines
Sctanley007
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There is a noticeable smell for the first two to three days when using the fridge and then it calms down. Keeping the door closed or having a dedicated fridge to dry is best.
In the past I brewed beer and wine and used the fridge for that and to chill booze. I had what professionals call “a fucking problem.” Since discovering cannabis I’ve been alcohol free since 9/2/17 and now repurposed the fridge to be a drying chamber.
In the past I brewed beer and wine and used the fridge for that and to chill booze. I had what professionals call “a fucking problem.” Since discovering cannabis I’ve been alcohol free since 9/2/17 and now repurposed the fridge to be a drying chamber.
Derbybud
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My problem is drinking all the beer to make room so I can dry. Lol
I’m going to be nervous about processing some of my upcoming little harvest this way, but you all have me convinced this is the way to a better cure. It’s the washing that ... well, you know.
Washing is easy! Just use a bucket, not a washboard 
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Hdinkleman
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Putting my plant in 24/48 darkness currently.
going to harvest right after. planning on washing, 4 hour hang, wet trim and then directly hanging from my fridge racks.
the small sample i tried while my other plants were drying in the fridge has convinced me that this is the better way for me to go than the paper bags.
albeit the circumstances were different at the time, i actually was asking about it when i first tried the low and slow. the sample nug i tried it with came out great.
it retained all its color, was spongy, and smelled great.
ill post as i go in the next few days
going to harvest right after. planning on washing, 4 hour hang, wet trim and then directly hanging from my fridge racks.
the small sample i tried while my other plants were drying in the fridge has convinced me that this is the better way for me to go than the paper bags.
albeit the circumstances were different at the time, i actually was asking about it when i first tried the low and slow. the sample nug i tried it with came out great.
it retained all its color, was spongy, and smelled great.
ill post as i go in the next few days
falstaffo
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ive just harvested my final girls on my first grow, washed and hung drip drying before final trim and bag for fridge.
have even more than from the first lot :/ guess the food fridge is being repurposed for a while...
few more not much smaller than these two. will be stripped to the bone lol
the stuff already in the fridge.. nearly 2 weeks, and i reckon still a ways off..
i havent checked weight or performed a jar test yet, i will tomorrow, the acrid citrus smell still permeates when the fridge is opened.
temp is around 43f
starting to feel like the oustide is crisping up, more time needed for sure though.
have even more than from the first lot :/ guess the food fridge is being repurposed for a while...
few more not much smaller than these two. will be stripped to the bone lol
the stuff already in the fridge.. nearly 2 weeks, and i reckon still a ways off..
i havent checked weight or performed a jar test yet, i will tomorrow, the acrid citrus smell still permeates when the fridge is opened.
temp is around 43f
starting to feel like the oustide is crisping up, more time needed for sure though.
Sinbad91
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This thread has me completely convinced!
Was hoping someone could assist. I’m harvesting in 2-3 weeks and on the lookout for a fridge that will work.
Do you think this might work? I can’t seem to find out if it’s frost free or not
Was hoping someone could assist. I’m harvesting in 2-3 weeks and on the lookout for a fridge that will work.
Do you think this might work? I can’t seem to find out if it’s frost free or not
Derbybud
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It might work but it's too small. Unless your just doing like 3 colas you need something of size or it won't be able to take out the moisture. You'll hit the temp but not replace the air enough and could cause mold or bud rot.
Sinbad91
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Okay cool thanks for the help. It’s becoming apparent that this won’t work if I’m frugal hahaha. Will buy a proper fridge.
Sinbad91
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This one is definitely frost free.
I’ll be harvesting approx. 500g (dry) bud. Here’s a photo of the tent to give you an idea of the amount.
You think the fridge is big enough? I’m going to be adding racks to it and drying them in the open.
I’ll be harvesting approx. 500g (dry) bud. Here’s a photo of the tent to give you an idea of the amount.
You think the fridge is big enough? I’m going to be adding racks to it and drying them in the open.
Derbybud
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That should work
Sinbad91
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Sorry here is the photo
Phwoar..
falstaffo
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finished, finally, 12 hours trimming today, plus 3 hours last night, plus 2 hours for washing....
i dont even do so much in a day at work!! haha
first two trays the gas1, solitary tray gas2...
have had to use the proper fridge for these 2, the critical and royalhaze still occupy the actual dry fridge..
low and slow for the win!
i dont even do so much in a day at work!! haha
first two trays the gas1, solitary tray gas2...
have had to use the proper fridge for these 2, the critical and royalhaze still occupy the actual dry fridge..
low and slow for the win!
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Damn! 
Your body will thank you. I can’t wait to hear the first smoke report.
Your body will thank you. I can’t wait to hear the first smoke report.
Hdinkleman
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just chopped her.
holy crap she smells awesome.
wet trim and then washed.
hanging them in the kitchen to drip off then straight to the fridge
last picture couple days ago before chop
how it looks in the fridge
note i put the THE LIGHT BULB BACK IN FOR THE PHOTO. after the picture i removed the bulb
have done nothing different than hanging from my normal fridge. i have had to adjust what i get but it allows me to move my veg plants directly into that tent after a harvest
one of the two main colas
one of the smallest buds. will dry to approx 3 grams is my best guess
im expecting this dry to take at least 3 weeks drying maybe a bit more.probably 4 weeks for the biggest colas
holy crap she smells awesome.
wet trim and then washed.
hanging them in the kitchen to drip off then straight to the fridge
last picture couple days ago before chop
how it looks in the fridge
note i put the THE LIGHT BULB BACK IN FOR THE PHOTO. after the picture i removed the bulb
have done nothing different than hanging from my normal fridge. i have had to adjust what i get but it allows me to move my veg plants directly into that tent after a harvest
one of the two main colas
one of the smallest buds. will dry to approx 3 grams is my best guess
im expecting this dry to take at least 3 weeks drying maybe a bit more.probably 4 weeks for the biggest colas
falstaffo
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thanksDamn!
Your body will thank you. I can’t wait to hear the first smoke report.
nor can in lol
i guess a few weeks yet
i performed a jar test on the critical today
after an hour it was up to like 86% rh, thats at 13 days.
another week at least?
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thanks
nor can in lol
i guess a few weeks yet
i performed a jar test on the critical today
after an hour it was up to like 86% rh, thats at 13 days.
another week at least?
Check again in a week and they’ll probably be right where you need them for jarring up. Things can change pretty quick sometimes.
Don’t worry. It’s worth the wait.
@Hdinkleman, nicely done! :high_five: