Looks very cool. A bit pricey but may be worth it if it works well.
DrZiggy's Low And Slow Drying: Maximizing Your Harvest
I'm thinking I need to burp more often and for longer periods. In an environment that is cool (around 70˚F) and not too dry. Still warm here.
Not sure and less bud in the bag is always more.
If I had your fridge I’d clear all the drink out while I’m drying, that’s just me.
So I’m not bud washing. Well not not, I’m basing my wash need on their level of clean. Atm I have no nits and they literally get washed and rinsed with Eco/Safers twice a week. I just don’t see the point in washing. My Wookie certainly appreciated this choice. I am not burping because they are at my desired humidity.
It’s taken me 5+ drys to find my groove. It’s not something you can do once and become an expert at. Well I don’t think it is.
For me it’s the most controlled way to dry.
Angel bottom burps smell like flowers and citrus
Thanks Tra!Not sure and less bud in the bag is always more.
If I had your fridge I’d clear all the drink out while I’m drying, that’s just me.
So I’m not bud washing. Well not not, I’m basing my wash need on their level of clean. Atm I have no nits and they literally get washed and rinsed with Eco/Safers twice a week. I just don’t see the point in washing. My Wookie certainly appreciated this choice. I am not burping because they are at my desired humidity.
It’s taken me 5+ drys to find my groove. It’s not something you can do once and become an expert at. Well I don’t think it is.
For me it’s the most controlled way to dry.
Angel bottom burps smell like flowers and citrus
I’m close to finding that sweet spot!
Angel bottom burps smell like flowers and citrus
medmanmike
Well-Known Member
Hey InTheShed! How are ya? Every since I "moved" to the Basement, I haven't been around 420 to much. FWIW, I abandoned the QWISO method and strictly use QWET with 190 or 200 proof food grade Ethanol. Couldn't quite get totally rid of the ISO. Taste was crap!Hey Mike, long time no see! I still link folks to your QWISO test results.
Invested in a Source Turbo - SOURCE Turbo Concentrate Extractor | ExtractCraft - familiar with it? Basically a distiller that recovers upwards o 90% of the Alcohol, so a gallon goes a long way.
Thanks for the plug!
Looks like a nifty piece of equipment if you have the cash in hand!
I'd go for the 190 proof as a lot of the 200 proof stuff has methanol in it as well.
terpd
420 Member
i am about to try this for the second time in a few weeks. this method really saved me because seasonal changes can easily fry the weed in a few days ironically right around harvest time (43.5n ontario) when the humidity drops
i use a frost free mini fridge on the lowest (warmest setting, 9-12c) and turkey bags. just trim the plants into the bags and put an inkbird in one of the bags, keeping them half-opened and about 8 wet ounces in each
the turkey bags are spacious and conforming and are good for fluffing the buds
some strains go 3 or more weeks some a few days less. humidity in the bags during the dry is anywhere from high 70's to mid 90's
i keep checking the inkbird and when it gets to low 70's (with the turkey bag sealed for an hour) i jar and store in the big fridge. i can start smoking at two to three weeks from chop though
so the weed goes from the plant into a fridge indefinitely and it stays moist which is how i like it
i use a frost free mini fridge on the lowest (warmest setting, 9-12c) and turkey bags. just trim the plants into the bags and put an inkbird in one of the bags, keeping them half-opened and about 8 wet ounces in each
the turkey bags are spacious and conforming and are good for fluffing the buds
some strains go 3 or more weeks some a few days less. humidity in the bags during the dry is anywhere from high 70's to mid 90's
i keep checking the inkbird and when it gets to low 70's (with the turkey bag sealed for an hour) i jar and store in the big fridge. i can start smoking at two to three weeks from chop though
so the weed goes from the plant into a fridge indefinitely and it stays moist which is how i like it
That is awesome!
Do you burp jars?
terpd
420 Member
actually i was going to get some jars haha. after the dry i put the weed in ziplocs and then into plastic peanut butter jars in the crisper
i hadn't checked them for a few months or so and after four months maybe mason jars would be better to keep some moisture but otherwise the weed stayed fresh and pliable
terpd
420 Member
was going to add this article to show how this method is also good for edible herbs
Dry Your Herbs in the Fridge - Mother Earth Living
Few people would disagree that the best way to use herbs is fresh from the garden, but from a practical standpoint, we need to be able to preserve our herbal harvests to enjoy them year round.
www.motherearthliving.com
Irelandguerilla
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Hi. I’m currently trying the low and slow method in the fridge. Temps stay between 40-50f & humidity between 20-40%.
Could this work or am I likely to encounter problems?
Thanks in advance
Could this work or am I likely to encounter problems?
Thanks in advance
Ideal temperature inside fridge would be around 38-43f. Humidity may be high at first and that is ok. Place paper bags in main compartment - not in the vegetable bin as that gets way too humid.Hi. I’m currently trying the low and slow method in the fridge. Temps stay between 40-50f & humidity between 20-40%.
Could this work or am I likely to encounter problems?
Thanks in advance
Irelandguerilla
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Thanks buddy. I have it in jars atm. About 10 days in. Was in paper bag for a few days prior. Is 20-40% RH considered high then? I will adjust the thermostat accordingly now to get below 43f
Thanks again
I have much more to come home and I’d really love to dry my weed this way if I can get it down. It seems more efficient in every way. Been lurking on this thread for a while now, will almost definitely have more questions going forward lol
I read this article and like the idea, makes perfect sense
Got it totally wrong first time because I put it in the fridge too soon and somehow got condensation
Next time, I lined a plastic box with paper and spread it out on that
Every couple of days, change the damp paper and if it's still too wet after three days, rest it on a lamp so it gets a few degrees above room temp and then let it cool
Once it steadies [about 4 weeks-ish] at about 55-60% RH I jar it, room temp and burp it every few days
That's how it works best for me
Got it totally wrong first time because I put it in the fridge too soon and somehow got condensation
Next time, I lined a plastic box with paper and spread it out on that
Every couple of days, change the damp paper and if it's still too wet after three days, rest it on a lamp so it gets a few degrees above room temp and then let it cool
Once it steadies [about 4 weeks-ish] at about 55-60% RH I jar it, room temp and burp it every few days
That's how it works best for me
Irelandguerilla
Well-Known Member
I think the paper bags have worked to remove that initial wetness in my case. I haven’t encountered mould yet anyways, hopefully it’s not to come!I read this article and like the idea, makes perfect sense
Got it totally wrong first time because I put it in the fridge too soon and somehow got condensation
Next time, I lined a plastic box with paper and spread it out on that
Every couple of days, change the damp paper and if it's still to wet after three days, rest it on a lamp so it gets a few degrees above room temp and let it cool
Once it steadies [about 4 weeks-ish] at about 55-60% RH I jar it, room temp and burp it every few days
That's how it works best for me
Do you worry about the fridge RH much? Mine seems a little low to me at 20/30% normally. Does the RH matter a whole lot?
No, I don't worry - if I didn't have my crappy Zon gadget I wouldn't even know anyway
I don't care much what it says either, it's ready when I say so
Irelandguerilla
Well-Known Member
That gives me some confidence mate. Im definitely going to be attempting to Low n Slow my remaining harvest. My temps are below 43f now. Won’t overly worry about it and will try to leave it alone to do it’s thing. Cheers for thatNo, I don't worry - if I didn't have my crappy Zon gadget I wouldn't even know anyway
I don't care much what it says either, it's ready when I say so
Don't worry so much about the RH% inside the fridge. It will fluctuate as it removes moisture from the buds. After a day or two it should be below 50%. Keep the temps below 45˚F.
Low and Slow.
Low and Slow.
Irelandguerilla
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Whoops I set it a little too low. Back up to 40f now(hopefully). Noticed a small stem in jar turned white. Maybe just from being too cold? Like a light frost Lol