Drying in non-ideal set up

[wezwatson]

Hi people,

I have a couple of plants drying. I have a 2m x 0.8x tent laying on its side, with a 4 inch fan and filter running 24/7. This tent is kept outside (under shelter). I can't bring it inside cos I live with my mum and she's not having it...

It's been 6 days since I hung the plants to dry. I did not trim anything off them yet. But they still feel so damp to the touch. I am kinda surprised that even the smallest buds aren't even close to being dry yet. I'm wondering if the main problem is the uncontrollable humidity and cold temperatures.

What do you guys think? Is there anything I should be doing differently?

[IceCalibur]

Hi wezwatson, so what are your temps and humidity like in there?

It's important to keep the two within a certain ideal 'range', or drying times can either be shortened significantly or can go much longer than anticipated.

If it's cold and humid then that would absolutely be the reason as to why they are not drying.

The main concern would be bud rot/mould..

[Bud Lightyear]

Hi people,

I have a couple of plants drying. I have a 2m x 0.8x tent laying on its side, with a 4 inch fan and filter running 24/7. This tent is kept outside (under shelter). I can't bring it inside cos I live with my mum and she's not having it...

It's been 6 days since I hung the plants to dry. I did not trim anything off them yet. But they still feel so damp to the touch. I am kinda surprised that even the smallest buds aren't even close to being dry yet. I'm wondering if the main problem is the uncontrollable humidity and cold temperatures.

What do you guys think? Is there anything I should be doing differently?

Your never gonna dry them outdoors this time of year the humidity is too high and your risking but rot...You might be able to do it if you seal the tent and bung a dehumidifier in there...Also I would get them trimmed sharpish..

Regards BL

[wezwatson]

Hi wezwatson, so what are your temps and humidity like in there?

It's important to keep the two within a certain ideal 'range', or drying times can either be shortened significantly or can go much longer than anticipated.

If it's cold and humid then that would absolutely be the reason as to why they are not drying.

The main concern would be bud rot/mould..

I have not got a clue to be honest. Going off the temperature according to the weather its around 17-20 today. No clue about humidity.

Your never gonna dry them outdoors this time of year the humidity is too high and your risking but rot...You might be able to do it if you seal the tent and bung a dehumidifier in there...Also I would get them trimmed sharpish..

Regards BL

Seal the tent? Right now I'm allowing fresh air to flow through because I though that was best, but I will close that up and give them a trim asap.

I've already spent way over what I should've on this whole project, I just can't afford to buy a humidifier as well.

[Bud Lightyear]

I have not got a clue to be honest. Going off the temperature according to the weather its around 17-20 today. No clue about humidity.



Seal the tent? Right now I'm allowing fresh air to flow through because I though that was best, but I will close that up and give them a trim asap.

I've already spent way over what I should've on this whole project, I just can't afford to buy a humidifier as well.

Only seal if using a dehumidifier otherwise you need to ventilate..


Regards BL

[wezwatson]

Only seal if using a dehumidifier otherwise you need to ventilate..


Regards BL

Thanks for clarifying *goes back outside and reopens the vent*

Do you reckon it'd be a good idea to cut all the buds off and leave them to dry off the stalk?

[Bud Lightyear]

Thanks for clarifying *goes back outside and reopens the vent*

Do you reckon it'd be a good idea to cut all the buds off and leave them to dry off the stalk?

Leave them on the stalks that gives you something to hang up...




Regards BL

[wezwatson]

You might be able to do it if you seal the tent and bung a dehumidifier in there...Also I would get them trimmed sharpish..

Regards BL

I was thinking about what you said and just ordered a dehumidifier for delivery tomorrow. Have I F'd up leaving it so late (6 days) to put one in?

I have also had to cut some rotted buds ??

[Bud Lightyear]

I was thinking about what you said and just ordered a dehumidifier for delivery tomorrow. Have I F'd up leaving it so late (6 days) to put one in?

I have also had to cut some rotted buds ??

You should be able to salvage something mate, it may not smell as it should but could improve with a decent cure..

Regards BL