First time growing in 10 years, tell me what you think of my setup

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berkman858

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F.M.I.L.Y said:
You should make some THC infused Jameson. I know BC made some thc shit with alcohol and it fucked me up. Enjoy your harvest and take lots of pics. Damn if I knew sooner your bday was tomorrow I would of made you a Matzah Ball Birthday Cake

Mazel Tov Grasshopper

Peace

FM
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That is an intriguing idea, Jacked up Jameson.

Haha, matzo ball cake sounds gross!

Thx buddy, I will take pics of each plant and also along the trimming process. I picked up a drying rack and a Trim Bin so that should make harvest a little easier.
 
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berkman858

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budleydoright said:
Your sample was prob some popcorn, right? the tops will be much stronger. I can tell where on a plant the material I'm smoking came from if it's my own.
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Yup, popcorn nugs harvested early so I know for sure the tops will stronger and probably better tasting once cured. I am ready for harvest now, but I am going to wait until my friend arrives so I can have some help moving things around.

I am going to take one of my carbon filters and a fan and stick that in my living room while I trim. Hopefully that will keep the smell down to an acceptable level.
 
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berkman858

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Hey guys, I want to turn my tent into a temporary drying room and I was curious as to what I should set my humidity to. Should I start at 70% and slowly reduce it over the next 3 days?
 
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AdvancedNewbie

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I took a little sampler off one of my popcorn nugs today, and did a little quick-dry. It was pretty harsh, but damn it's done the job. Woo. Berk, did you say you picked up a hydrometer to put in the jars? I bought a Caliber III I'm going to test out for my first go 'round.
 
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F.M.I.L.Y

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Happy B Day bro, no better way to celebrate than trimming buds that you grow! Couldnt think of a better gift to give yourself then that!

I dry my shit in Grocery bags, comes out fresher and not smelling like hay or cut grass. It does take longer.

Save a little nug for me to sample! You smoke like me so thats why I say save me a popcorn nug! lol
 
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F.M.I.L.Y

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Berk, here is my girlfriend making your birthday cake!!!!

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She is sorry for over baking the cake on the left.....

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Happy B Day Bro

FM
 
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berkman858

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AdvancedNewbie said:
I took a little sampler off one of my popcorn nugs today, and did a little quick-dry. It was pretty harsh, but damn it's done the job. Woo. Berk, did you say you picked up a hydrometer to put in the jars? I bought a Caliber III I'm going to test out for my first go 'round.
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No I haven't gotten a little hygrometer yet, I was thinking of ordering one online. Do you know any chain stores that sell that shit?
 
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berkman858

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F.M.I.L.Y said:
Happy B Day bro, no better way to celebrate than trimming buds that you grow! Couldnt think of a better gift to give yourself then that!

I dry my shit in Grocery bags, comes out fresher and not smelling like hay or cut grass. It does take longer.

Save a little nug for me to sample! You smoke like me so thats why I say save me a popcorn nug! lol
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Thanks, I will definitely save you some PK. I hope I get an ounce or two off of this harvest!

As for drying, I already bought the drying rack and I want to hang it in my tent. I have a dehumidifier in there and the Sentinel environmental controller so I can set the humidity at a set point and slowly drop it. Does that sound like a good idea or should I just set it to 50% and let the bud dry on its own?
 
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wheels619

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i put mine in a cardboard box the first two days then paper bags the last few before i finally jar it. dont fuck with all that humidity bullshit. lol. cool dry places are best.
 
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budleydoright

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An AC or Dehuey will suck the moisture out of those buds too fast. Make sure to keep your dry space ventalated with air movement. Drop the humidity with air exchange not mechanical. the lower the RH the faster it drys.

Happy b.day and congrats on the fine job you did on that grow. them girls look yummy.
 
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berkman858 said:
No I haven't gotten a little hygrometer yet, I was thinking of ordering one online. Do you know any chain stores that sell that shit?
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eBayed mine from a guy in the US that sells nothing but the meters. I imagine a cigar shop might but you'll probably spend $50.

Edit: happy birthday bro
 
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berkman858

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wheels619 said:
i put mine in a cardboard box the first two days then paper bags the last few before i finally jar it. dont fuck with all that humidity bullshit. lol. cool dry places are best.
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Yeah well I am drying in my tent so help me out here. I have the advantage of using my dehumidifier so I would like to hear some opinions.

Oh and its been 2 hours and we just got done trimming the smallest plant. This is going to take all day. :lol:
 
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berkman858

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budleydoright said:
An AC or Dehuey will suck the moisture out of those buds too fast. Make sure to keep your dry space ventalated with air movement. Drop the humidity with air exchange not mechanical. the lower the RH the faster it drys.

Happy b.day and congrats on the fine job you did on that grow. them girls look yummy.
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Thanks for the advice and birthday wishes.
 
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budleydoright

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I would do a slow exchange of air with the air in the room. Use the AC and dehuey in the room the tent is in if needed. If your dehuey or an ac are in the tent, things will happen too fast.
 
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berkman858

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budleydoright said:
I would do a slow exchange of air with the air in the room. Use the AC and dehuey in the room the tent is in if needed. If your dehuey or an ac are in the tent, things will happen too fast.
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I don't have an A/C in there, only a dehumidifier.

P.S. - My smallest plant weighed 1 lb 2 oz - wet weight. :lol:

Still trimming so more details to follow.
 
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I just read from post 1 to 70 in a one'r. Well impressed. You are an inspiration to us all ;) thank you for such a comprehensive thread. I hope you get yields your looking for!
 
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budleydoright

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berkman858 said:
I don't have an A/C in there, only a dehumidifier.

P.S. - My smallest plant weighed 1 lb 2 oz - wet weight. :lol:

Still trimming so more details to follow.
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Still wouldn't use it in the tent, just in the room the tent is in. You want to let the moisture out slowly. That dehuey will literally suck the moisture out of them. I keep on about this because I did it once with an AC. fuckers went from what looked like they needed another 3 days to crispy in less than 24 hours. fucks up your cure when they get like that.
 
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berkman858

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budleydoright said:
Still wouldn't use it in the tent, just in the room the tent is in. You want to let the moisture out slowly. That dehuey will literally suck the moisture out of them. I keep on about this because I did it once with an AC. fuckers went from what looked like they needed another 3 days to crispy in less than 24 hours. fucks up your cure when they get like that.
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I will heed your advice and go with pure air circulation only. Thx buddy.

Almost done now, one more plant to trim. I will post pics when I am done.
 
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