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Step 13

Drying and curing.

Hang your manicured bud out to dry in a temperate and dark space with plenty of air movement (but not air blowing directly onto the buds as this will dry them too fast and produce a crispy bud) for 3 - 7 days until they are dry, a good rule of thumb is testing to see if the stems break. If they crack rather than bend then they are almost certainly dry enough.

At this stage the buds are OK to smoke but will taste and perform a lot better if cured for a couple of weeks.

To do this place the bud in mason jars with the lids closed for two weeks. During this two weeks remove the lid from the jar every day (twice a day preferably) to exchange the air, it is wise for the first week to actually remove the bud and repack it too to make sure there are no wet patches. If there is any sign of moisture remove the bud and re dry.