How long should I dry?

[Robert42]

My first harvest, I have a dehumidifier set up and a fan. Should I dry for 2 weeks?

 

[dalvis]

Pretty much wait until the smaller branches/stems are dry enough to snap and break. This should take around 10 days +/- a few days depending on your conditions. Wouldn’t really suggest using the fan as it can dry them out too quickly. Humidity should
be around 50%. Then into the jars for curing.

 

[dalvis]

I would also consider hanging them up in a row instead of stacked like you have them. Like clothes on a laundry line. Buds that are touching won’t dry as well at the point of contact and you could be at risk for mold.

 

[Robert42]

Yeah I thought as much if that's why i put the denser buds further away and the smaller ones close but not too close, and the fan is only for circulating air its far from the buds themselves

 

[Gluteous]

Absolutely correct on the fan. Also don't have them touching each other. You can get a good dry in as little as 4-5 days depending on temp and humidity. Longer the better.