When growing cannabis buds in your indoor or outdoor garden, there are factors to consider after harvesting and drying fresh buds like curing time. For those of you wanting to cure your buds in a jar, there are time frames you need to leave the jar open for the curing process.
It’s best to leave the jar open about three times a day for 15 minutes to give your buds room to breathe.
Doing so, can retain the quality of your flowers over time and get a nice finish. You can use the flowers after the curing process is complete.
We’ll explain how long to leave a jar open when curing for you to cure your buds in a jar.
How Long To Leave Jar Open When Curing?
You can leave the jar open about three times a day for 15 minutes each time to allow your buds to breathe in the oxygen necessary for curing.
If you don’t do this process, it can prove detrimental to the quality of your flowers or your buds. You may want to consider keeping a timer to remind you to leave the jar open at different time periods throughout the day.
When your buds receive open air, they’re less likely to develop mold in their crevices since oxygen comes through.
How Long Should My Bud Cure In The Jar?
After harvesting and drying, you should place your buds in a jar to cure them for about 2 to 3 weeks or up to 4 to 6 weeks, depending on how long you want them to cure.
You can’t go wrong doing either duration since your buds can receive a high-quality curing finish. But the longer you allow them to cure in a jar, the higher quality flower you’ll receive afterward.
Many growers may gravitate for a longer duration for a quality finish while others simply want to start using their flowers sooner out of impatience.
Does Curing Increase Potency?
Yes, potency increases during the curing process since CBG still converts into THC. Curing is a beneficial process for the cannabis buds that can ward off unnecessary pathogens from taking place.
When potency increases, the quality of the bud increases which can give you a pleasant and fun experience.
Can You Get Bud Rot During Curing?
Yes, you can get bud rot during curing if you’re not allowing enough oxygen in the jar of cannabis buds. It’s important to give your buds oxygen to prevent bud rot from taking place.
There are growers who take extra precautions to combat and prevent bud rot from taking place.
By doing the right methods during the curing process, you can get positive results in the end.
Do You Trim Bud Before Curing?
You should trim cannabis buds to prevent mold from growing on them after harvesting. It’s best to trim fresh after harvest before drying and curing them.
If you harvested your buds, you need to trim all the necessary areas to receive the most out of your flowers.
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