Drying question

[Jaden4306]

I just cut down my plants and I just wanted to ask what temperature and humidity is best for drying and how long will it take for a good dry... I did some reading and some people say 60-60... others say temperature between 60 and 70° with the humidity at 45-55%...as of right now my tent is staying between 64-68°... what would be the best humidity if I keep my same temps?... this is my 2nd grow, and I believe I messed up the drying on my last run. Don't wanna do that again. Any advice is appreciated

[DabberDog]

The 'best' information will depend on your source. Like asking what the best temperature and time are for decarbing. There is no perfect answer.
In the end, you can only do what you can do. Some folks dry in their grow tent. Some have closets and rooms. Your plants will dry regardless of their environment.
If you are drying in your tent, put in a vent fan, open some side vents, turn off the light, and zip it up. Unless you are able to chase your humidity and temperature, a well-ventilated tent will do just fine, almost regardless of temperature and humidity.
How long will depend on how big your flowers are as well as their environment. But 10 days is reasonable to start considering jarring.

[Ckbrew]

While there is an "ideal" T&H you need to use what you have. how long will it take is up to them. What is important is when is it dry? Small stems snap instead of bend, how damp are the center of the buds. When you think they are ready, trim the buds off the stem and jar them. If you are really not sure, trim 1 jar worth and add the T&H monitor and see how it goes. I recommend using a small digital T&H monitor in the jar. The "ideal" humidity for cure is 55-62%, most would say. The point is monitor the H in the jar and if it is to high, leave the lid off for a day and see how it is. If need be remove them from the jar and place on brown grocery bag or similar for until you think they are ready then re-jar. It is easier to have them be a little damp then dry them some more than it is to have something that is crispy and try to rehydrate them.

https://www.growweedeasy.com/drying-curing

[Jaden4306]

I'm going to cure in Terploc grow bags. Do you think I should put a T&H monitor in the bags?

[Ckbrew]

Yes 6 characters

[Ckbrew]

Yes- 6 characters

[bboyfromwayback]

I keep the temperature and humidity both in the 60’s while drying. In that range it takes 10-12 days before they’re ready to be trimmed which provides a nice smooth toke

[Smallgrow]

Listen to the advice above, those three know their stuff. Read the guide if you haven’t.

I would add the point that the slower the dry the better the smoke, generally speaking. Like 10-14 days which is around where you’ll be with golf ball or smaller nugs at 60/60
We all have to deal with the environment we have (or can create). I have had decent results with less then perfect 60/60 so work with what you got, make a note about how it actually went, and try to improve next time.