hey guys. now that i have started drying my bud, i think i may be drying it too fast. the relative humudity is like 62% and the temp is 70, is that cool? i think its just b/c i had a fan blowing directly on the bud, which i think dried it out vey fast , so im gonna take it off of it. so far, my bud went from 44 grams to 16 lol, and i hope it will not drop much more cuz i think its done drying. is it possible to dry something to fast? if so, can i jus cure it and continue the regular process. just b/c it was dried too fast dont mean it wont be good, right? thanks alot
Of course drying it too fast is bad; that is exactly what you're trying to avoid. The surface area is probably partched, but the inner tissue still holds moisture, you want a slow, even, process. Drying to fast will give the smoke a harsh taste. 70f. @ 60% rh is ok. If you could lower the humidity some, that would be even better - but not required. How long was it drying with the fan on? You could start the cureing now or you might wait another day for the moisture to even out a little. With an uneven moisture content, I would be especially watchful for the dreaded "ammonia smell" during the cure process. The good news is - you didn't ruin anything!! But when you slow dry the next batch you will appreciate the difference!!! Remember the dry/cure process is a balancing act between taking as long as is reasonable and avoiding mold.
