It really depends on a couple variables. One the strain, since density plays a big role, stalk size, and how recently i had watered last before chop. Sometimes it seems when they are done they are done and they stop drinking as much so if I had just watered they can be very saturated. That's one thing I need to pay more attention to in order to fine tune. Currently in a nutshell the process is water ~3-4 days before chop. Do a rough trim and hang from 3-5 days, then remove from the stalks, place in either bags or screens(something I can spread them out on) for about 2-3 days, then into the jars. I consider my "dry weight" at the point in which I can place a hygrometer in the jar and over a 24hr period it does not fluctuate outside of 58-62% RH. If it rises over 62 i wait until that's the maximum high RH point. Seems to maintain weight through cure, and adds a little weight compared to drying to a crisp out right. I like firm, no spongy but not "crispy", definitely not "powerdy" that just disintegrates when breaking up. Like a nice snap but also some body to it that when you break into it you get that "Oh it's still fresh!" type of feel. If that makes any bit of since. LOL
