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hey everyone im drying up the buds finally harvested yesterday. I have a question I know people say not to have the fan directly blowing on the buds but is it ok if it is and osilating fan? that just blows back and fourth? thanks in advance for any help

its fine keep it a few feet away. its nessesary to have a fan.

Nike617 said:

hey everyone im drying up the buds finally harvested yesterday. I have a question I know people say not to have the fan directly blowing on the buds but is it ok if it is and osilating fan? that just blows back and fourth? thanks in advance for any help

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A fan is ok but make sure you're checking the bud so it doesn't dry too fast. Especially if the humidity is low.

ok thanks for the help well this is my first grow I just moved the fan so there is air circulating in the room but not hitting the buds. how should I check them since ive never actually have done this lol

They'll be fine. The main reason fans aren't supposed to be blowing on them, is because they dry out a little faster. Many growers want them to dry as slow as possible(without getting mold), because it gives a better tasting smoke. Drying them faster, leaves more of a grassy smell and a harsher taste, but the potency is about the same. There's lots of variables, but that's the basic idea.

During winter When Lips Chap You tend to need the fan a little less as the air sucks the moisture out pretty quickly Just keep an eye on them don't let the dry to fast

yeah I have the fan in the room but not directly hitting the buds

Nike617 said:

yeah I have the fan in the room but not directly hitting the buds

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The best test is to squeeze the buds. When the buds seem fairly dry to the touch but the stems don't snap, they are ready for jars. Smoke a joint and if you don't have to keep lighting it you're ready for the jars.

thanks doc