What's more important when drying? Temp or humidity?

Been drying for 4 days with temps ranging from 75-85. Humidity at around 50% I know the temps are too hot, but, no AC at the moment.

I planned on doing for 7-10 days, but wondering if the high temps will speed that up. Tried to snap the smallest stem and it was all bendy, so, I don't think it's ready.
 

GreenGuy_1995

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The answer is both temperature and humidity are equally important.

Temperature dictates the moisture holding capacity of the air.

For example, there is more water in the air at a temperature of 75 degrees and 60% humidity than 70 degrees and 60% humidity.

That being said, I like to dry in a temperature of 68-70 degrees with 55-60% humidity. It usually takes 3-5 days before dry to the touch and ready for the curing process.

You should just check on it a couple times a day - morning/night - let it hang till it feels dry to the touch on the outside, try snapping stems, bend a few buds back, etc..

Once you're comfortable with the dry, don't forget to cure it ;)

Good Luck!
 
Definitely going to cure. Buds feel dry to the touch but stems won't snap. I know I want the best of both but that's not an option at the moment. I could put it in the basement and get cooler temps with lower humidity.
 

GreenGuy_1995

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That may help, but sounds like you're pretty close so might wait a little longer as is.. It's ok if it takes a bit longer, that wont hurt anything.. just don't let them get 'too' dry..
 
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