This is what I did.......I cut the plant down, cut it into sections, tied it down with hemp string to rocks (so it wouldn't float above the water). The buds were able to float free in the water. I submerged them in a large cooking pot and put it on a shelf in the kitchen. I did not cook it, freeze it, or do VooDoo over it. Every morning I gently poured off the water and gently replaced it. On the 5th day I poured off the water and noticed that the bud was breaking up and going down the drain. The water temp ranged from 70-80 degrees F. I started with about 3/4 of oz and ended up with about 1/4 of oz.
And for all of you horn dogs......That is me in my minds eye. When the lights are off it all looks the same.