Drying, as the name suggests, involves drying fresh buds so they contain less moisture and can be smoked or vaporized properly. yea..mine are worse than yours by the sounds of it. 3. My temps have been under 30Cº , the highest I had was 26º so it's not a temperature problem. You have taken a good care for your marijuana plant so far. If you post a picture of the buds im sure we can figure out the problem. Too close or too much is about the same. Plants will look unhealthy, and ultimately, it is the oldest or lowest leaves that will show deficiencies in magnesium. 9. Note: If the buds ever feel moist, leave the lids off for an hour until buds feel dry, then continue curing. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have this problem atm. You need to get the humidity way down the rest of the time. If you have excessive moisture in your cars leave them open each day from 30min - 2 hrs. it wont smell good if its mold.. and dont smoke buds with mold its harmful.. the fan leaves will die when they are ready to drop. The buds will feel dry on the outside, but not brittle. If the buds feel moist (65-70% RH): leave the buds in the jar but keep the top off for 2-4 hours. Once they are dry, you cure them in storage containers at 70°F and 60-65% humidity. Close. Fan leaves are ok. ymmv. If curing, open the jars daily for the first week, followed by every few days for several weeks. When your racked or hanging buds feel properly dry, take some from each rack space or hanging plant and seal them up in a container that has a humidor humidity gauge. Step 1 – Cut down your plant(s), laying them on a protective sheet until you can hang them. Overwatering is one of the most common reasons for a whole lot of cannabis problems. are the leaves on thre buds dry>crispy? This is the problem most likely. When my buds get too tall and too close to the light, they sort of bleach out, and thats not good. light+heat burn. Usually proper drying and curing of your marijuana buds can be done just with one quart wide mouthed mason jars, a drying rack of some sort, and a hygrometer and humidipaks if you feel like it – but those are optional. Re: bud is going to crisp when drying Do you put it in mason jars after hanging it to dry, and let the bud cure in the jars for 2-3 weeks? Let me know if you find something else. One benefit of drier buds is when it comes to weight. So most likely it is a nutrient excess. yes, sugar leaves are a bit crispy or dry. Other Possible Causes. i saw it happening with a 400w at 5 inches. OVERWATERING. This video shows what to look for before you can put your bud into jars for curing Since magnesium deficiency is mobile, it will, unfortunately, spread up the plant if it is left to its own devices. Otherwise training will help. Sometimes, it is a powdery mildew on the leaves or buds. But even though your buds may be ready for the final process of harvesting, there is still a lot of work for you as a grower. Your plant should be fine, as far as stress goes. As long as the outside is dry, it is unlikely that mold will develop when curing. A large part of harvesting a canopy of healthy buds involves a fair amount of troubleshooting along the way, from nutrient deficiencies to pest invasions. Defoliate the plants as they grow, carefully removing the large leaves on each plant on a regular basis; When you do your own harvesting, you should hang the cannabis buds upside down to dry in an area with 50% humidity and 70°F. You can gauge how dry your buds are by feel, or by relying on relative humidity (RH): After you remove the buds from the stems, pack them loosely in a mason jar and screw on the lid. Light distance. The cannabis curing process and the […] The best way to dry weed is to let the buds dry slowly while following the other tips explained in this article. Question. BULLET Interesting. Once the small branches snap, the buds are ready for curing in jars. 2. In actuality, a slow drying process is actually better for your buds. I noticed that my lower buds are drying as they mature aswell. I went a bit overboard with nutrients too. To make the most out of the following tips for drying weed, you’ll need a little knowledge first. So one or two of the lower branches have seemed to dry up. Old, Light-Starved Leaves Are Dry or Crispy – Could be Normal. If it smells like it should, it’s okay. Buds feel dry to touch but stems aren’t snapping, plant was cut on Monday been dying since. Do your buds also feel a bit dry when you touch them? You must log in or register to reply here. A drier bud might simply mean the plants were left hanging too long or they contain a lower number of trichomes, the small hairs that make the buds sticky.