To burp or not to burp during curing

ZeeeDoc

ZeeeDoc

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What your trying to achieve is the ideal breeding ground for the aerobic bacteria to feed on, burping is necessary to a point( very early on) but you then should keep jars closed for as long as you can as that little bit moisture is what you want to keep within the jars.
 
macsnax

macsnax

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KasparGrower said:
Ehy guys! I would like to ask,since around I hear people saying that you have to burp a few minutes everyday even in the cure zone and some other suggest to keep the jar's lid closed. What do you guys suggest me to do If I have a consistent 62-55 % RH in the jars?
Thinking about it, it doesn't make much of a sense burping it if the RH doesn't spike up. Don't I risk to lower the RH inside and maybe risk to get too low on the humidity?
The only thing that comes in mind is to open the jara maybe to move the buds a little?
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I'm just going to throw this out there for everybody....... But a proper cure cannot be obtained without burping your jars/buckets etc. It's a good idea to roll them around once in a while too for an even cure.
 
macsnax

macsnax

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waterproof808 said:
By definition, Anaerobic processes are fueled by the absence of oxygen so what you are saying doesnt really make sense.
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Ya I realize that, it was more to make a point that burping is needed. Air exchange rather to remove chlorophyll. Good eye, I don't mind getting called out if I post something wrong.
 
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KasparGrower

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Kingrow1 said:
If you are reading the air rh in a jar you are reading the equilibrium point and not the bud moisture content which will be around %10 - %15 when fully dry.

Science explains what your after -

https://www.rollitup.org/t/breaking-the-dry-and-cure-down-for-the-new-dude-on-the-block.986529/
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I took a look at your posts and they are quite interesting and I'm gonna try that method to see the difference. I have a problem I think: I harvested my plants 2 months ago or so,humg them to dry @26°C and 55%RH for 5/6 days and then jarred. After 24hrs I had readings that went from 55 to 58% RH,so I let them cure for 1 and 1/2 months but I think the buds are still too moist. They don't burn that well,the stems still don't snaps right away,they still have some flexibility and when I grind them,they lump a bit. The taste is not even that good either. What I don't understand is how my hygrometers read a optimal RH inside the jars but in reality they still feel moist.
BTW: I burped them at max 3-4 times during these 2 months and no mold whatsoever...this intrigues me.
 
Kingrow1

Kingrow1

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KasparGrower said:
I took a look at your posts and they are quite interesting and I'm gonna try that method to see the difference. I have a problem I think: I harvested my plants 2 months ago or so,humg them to dry @26°C and 55%RH for 5/6 days and then jarred. After 24hrs I had readings that went from 55 to 58% RH,so I let them cure for 1 and 1/2 months but I think the buds are still too moist. They don't burn that well,the stems still don't snaps right away,they still have some flexibility and when I grind them,they lump a bit. The taste is not even that good either. What I don't understand is how my hygrometers read a optimal RH inside the jars but in reality they still feel moist.
BTW: I burped them at max 3-4 times during these 2 months and no mold whatsoever...this intrigues me.
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Why are you and others even trying to read jar humidity in the first place.

Too many noobs not enough pros :-)
 
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KasparGrower

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Kingrow1 said:
Why are you and others even trying to read jar humidity in the first place.

Too many noobs not enough pros :-)
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Your comment is totally inappropriated. Mine is a hobby,like it is for a lot of people here I suppose. And this is also the place to share and ask opinions. Said that,your answer doesn't help spreading your thesis,even though it definetely has some interesting points.
Answering your statement: well like a lot of guys here,I think watching for humidity inside the jars,can tell me if the material is still too wet,too dry or if it is in the "curing" zone. That's why I expected from you a more in depth answer. And I still appreciate it.
 
Sawzall77

Sawzall77

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That’s just how kingro is! .... I used to have have a problem with him lol. Now... I kinda enjoy seeing him pop up on threads!

Hey king!! Lmao
 
Sawzall77

Sawzall77

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After reading his thread I now try and dry as slow as possible and jar after 12-14 days. I’m usually comfortable jarring in that range.
I will still burp just once a day for a good minute for first 3 days.... helps with my paranoia.

The only reason people are having to check RH is because the buds are going in way too wet!

Let the bud equalize and jar without worries

Thanks Kingro... your a bit of a douche but that’s what makes you special :hump:
 
Kingrow1

Kingrow1

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KasparGrower said:
Answering your statement: well like a lot of guys here,I think watching for humidity inside the jars,can tell me if the material is still too wet,too dry or if it is in the "curing" zone. That's why I expected from you a more in depth answer. And I still appreciate it.
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Why would your bud be wet or release moisture when jarred - i explained fully how to dry and how to know when its dry, you havent listened and jarred before this point (newbie error).

Your coming at me like these simple points dont exist. Dried bud dosent release moisture or mold when jarred so ehat you on about dude :-)
 
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KasparGrower

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Kingrow1 said:
Why would your bud be wet or release moisture when jarred - i explained fully how to dry and how to know when its dry, you havent listened and jarred before this point (newbie error).


Your coming at me like these simple points dont exist. Dried bud dosent release moisture or mold when jarred so ehat you on about dude :-)
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Never said that those points don't exist. I think though that there's far more science into your way to go for drying then any other process I came up to.
What do you think of the paper bag method? If I'm not missing anything when the buds are inside the bag,they are still drying but they release their moisture more slowly. Is this process going to mess with the equalization process?
 
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