Drying of the hemp crop after harvesting

The first step after harvesting cannabis
 

After harvesting, there are still many actions to be performed, and the first of them is drying freshly harvested cones.

Until the plant has completely dried out and vital juices circulate in it, the cells absorb energy, and for this the remaining reserves of sugars and starch are broken down. If the grower decides to use "wet" buds, then burning these carbs will give him a lot of unforgettable sensations. Severe cough, "emery" pain in the lungs and throat, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.

This process involves slowly drying the buds in a controlled environment and then aging the harvest in glass jars for several weeks. 

The right way to dry cannabis

Drying allows you to evaporate water and other unnecessary substances from the cones of the plant, which make up to 3/4 of the mass. Thus, after drying, no more than 30 percent of the original weight of the crop will remain. Those. if we had 100 g of fresh material, we would have 10/40 g of finished dried material.

In the next two photos below, you can see the average weight loss:

Also, in the process of proper drying of hemp, THC is gradually oxidized, thereby turning into CBD , and this affects the quality of the effect.

The right temperature regime for drying cannabis

Also important is the fact that with accelerated drying, for example in a microwave, the temperature becomes too high, thereby evaporating the resin, due to which the quality of the final product will decrease significantly, not to mention the missing aroma and taste of burnt organic matter. Therefore, it is still worth being patient and waiting for the completion of a not so long process.

In general, there are several methods for drying cannabis, and the following are worth noting:

• Slow drying
• Quick Ways

If you choose a slow method, then drying will take about a week. But at the same time, all the components of the plant will dry out and transform in a natural way, which can result in a wonderful taste and aroma, not to mention the effect. You can order cannabis seeds to plant and grow a bush in our Prosto Rasta shop.