Help lowering temp in 4x4 for drying without AC

Hello growers, Im almost finished with my first grow and am amazed how well things turned out. My only issue now is that although I DO have a great 50 pint dehumidifier to control the humidity level and good air circulation while drying in the 4x4, THE TEMP IS TOO HIGH, AND I DON'T WANT MY BUDS TO BE GRASSY OR TO SMELL AND TASTE LIKE HAY! It is going to be between 70°- 76°, and this will be achieved by using the AC in my house.

I live in the Sacramento CA area, and the temps are already in the high 80's, almost 90° ALREADY, so keeping things at 70° inside is pushing it for the wife...

Im really not wanting to buy a portable AC. It's not plausible right now and I've already spent WAY TOO MUCH on my fist grow and am trying to grow for a round or two before buying more...

Any ideas? Drying methods that would slow things down or any ideas on what to do?
I TRULY appreciate any help. Thank you!

Hang whole plant with all leaves attached
No air blowing on or near the plant

Herb & Suds said:

Hang whole plant with all leaves attached
No air blowing on or near the plant

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Thanks, im definitely doing this... Dry trimming is what I've been reading is the way to go as far as slowing things down, thank you so much for the tip. I've been thinking about buying a 20lb bag of ice and putting it under the intake ducting...It know it will cool things down, but im not sure by how much and I also don't want there to be too much moving air in there, but I do need some, right?

Cannabinoidcarson33 said:

Thanks, im definitely doing this... Dry trimming is what I've been reading is the way to go as far as slowing things down, thank you so much for the tip. I've been thinking about buying a 20lb bag of ice and putting it under the intake ducting...It know it will cool things down, but im not sure by how much and I also don't want there to be too much moving air in there, but I do need some, right?

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Not much at that temp

Cannabinoidcarson33 said:

Hello growers, Im almost finished with my first grow and am amazed how well things turned out. My only issue now is that although I DO have a great 50 pint dehumidifier to control the humidity level and good air circulation while drying in the 4x4, THE TEMP IS TOO HIGH, AND I DON'T WANT MY BUDS TO BE GRASSY OR TO SMELL AND TASTE LIKE HAY! It is going to be between 70°- 76°, and this will be achieved by using the AC in my house.

I live in the Sacramento CA area, and the temps are already in the high 80's, almost 90° ALREADY, so keeping things at 70° inside is pushing it for the wife...

Im really not wanting to buy a portable AC. It's not plausible right now and I've already spent WAY TOO MUCH on my fist grow and am trying to grow for a round or two before buying more...

Any ideas? Drying methods that would slow things down or any ideas on what to do?
I TRULY appreciate any help. Thank you!

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Tell your wife to put on a sweater.

trim buds and place in paper bags inside a cardboard box for 6+ days then into jars or oven bags(turkey bags).. works for me