FNG here, hello!

[Trophyhunt]

FNG here, looking for advice on growing outdoors issues. Just a simple grower for the law that surfs forums, I keep it legal here in Wa. First time outdoor grower, it’s been pretty interesting, and frustrating at the same time. When I have more time I’ll ask more questions, I have lots of questions. First is, why do my plants after drying in a room that is blacked out, temp set at 73 and lower, in my house, smell like chemicals after hanging? And it only takes 4-5 days and they get crispy dry on the outside? Not much sticky or skunky smell at all!!???

 

[WeedHopper]

Cool. Hope you enjoy the Passion. Wouldn't worry about the Popo. They don't have time for small growers nor to search the thousands of pot sites on the net.

 

[Trophyhunt]

Thanks

Cool. Hope you enjoy the Passion. Wouldn't worry about the Popo. They don't have time for small growers nor to search the thousands of pot sites on the net.

, I’m only growing what I can but just wanted to throw that out there, lol!

 

[WeedHopper]

Its all good. Enjoy the Passion.

 

[burnie]

Hey Th , you need to look for posts on drying and curing . Those steps are crucial for the best overall smoke and taste . As for the chemical smell and taste , I can only wager a guess.....runnin` ferts hard right up to harvest and not gettin` `em flushed outta` the plant . As far as dryin` out really fast to the point of being crispy.....it may be 73 , but you hafta` have humidity in the 60% range imo . Lack of humidity will crisp a bud to its core !

peace

 

[user 60570]

Hello TH and welcome aboard

 

[Drifting13]

Welcome to MP, Th!

 

[Trophyhunt]

Hey Th , you need to look for posts on drying and curing . Those steps are crucial for the best overall smoke and taste . As for the chemical smell and taste , I can only wager a guess.....runnin` ferts hard right up to harvest and not gettin` `em flushed outta` the plant . As far as dryin` out really fast to the point of being crispy.....it may be 73 , but you hafta` have humidity in the 60% range imo . Lack of humidity will crisp a bud to its core !

peace

Thanks for the reply!

 

[giggy]

welcome to the passion

 

[Trophyhunt]

Ugh, have a bunch of weed that smells like hay. Had a couple friends try it and they said it wasn’t bad, 5 out of 10. I’ll take that for my first attempt but anything I can do or add to this stuff to make it smell better?

 

[Cannagrammy]

Hi! Welcome!

Drying and curing can make or break a good product, imho. I'm with @burnie, humidity is important. I usually don't go as high as 60%. I try to stay around 50% because mold spores love humidity at 55% or higher.

How long have they been drying and still smell like hay?

 

[user 60570]

Ugh, have a bunch of weed that smells like hay. Had a couple friends try it and they said it wasn’t bad, 5 out of 10. I’ll take that for my first attempt but anything I can do or add to this stuff to make it smell better?

no

i would give it to my chickens

 

[Oldbay]

You may try a longer cure (2-3 months) to see if it comes around.

Welcome!