DEHYDRATORS ARE UNDER RATED

cyburnt

Active member

• Apr 8, 2006

• #1

One of my favorite tools in harvesting is a good food dehydrator. The common misconception is that you loose flavor or potency using a dehydrator but if you get a good one with a low temp thermostat its amazing how well it works. Mine dries at 94 degrees and can handle close to a halfa pound. I used to hang mine and it sometimes took nearly a week to be dry enough to jar. Now I can do it nearly overnight. Don't get me wrong. A good jar of a month or two is still essential to a good cure. but if used properly I defy anyone to tell the difference between hanging and drying in a dehydrator. You just have to know when to pull it (not too over dry) I generally run it at 94 degrees (full) for about 6-8 hours. at this point they are a little more than half dry. I then move them around and give em another 3-4 hours. When they feel dry but not crunchy they are ready for the cure (no less than a month no more than 6)

 

cyburnt

Active member

• Apr 8, 2006

• #2

PS

PS

I also dry my bubble hash in there. havn't had mold problems since

 

Usagi

New member

• Apr 8, 2006

• #3

Thanks for the info. I have been planning on trying one this grow. What do you think about this inexpensive little unit from Walmart? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1120727

It's only $45 and has an adjustable thermo. It might be a little on the small side - I will probably have to cut my colas in half to fit them. That would be a shame, but it's better than letting them get moldy.

 

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G

Guest

• Apr 8, 2006

• #4

Ill second the dehydrator idea...I got mine and it worked great... I took it back last time...Im going to get another one for next harvest hopefully...

 

cyburnt

Active member

• Apr 10, 2006

• #5

that w-mart one looks fine

that w-mart one looks fine

as long as the thermostat goes under 98

 

G

Guest

• Apr 10, 2006

• #6

usagi

usagi

let me know after you dehydrate youre buds . they will taste so green and chlorophyl tatse. i guarantee you will only do it once for youre whole crop.you still gota cure it for a month anyways.DONT DEHYDRATE YOURE BUDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

cyburnt

Active member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #7

Wrong !!!!

Wrong !!!!

If your getting green tasting buds you need to work on your technique sounds like you got carried away. The trick is not to over dry them and cure as usual. You will shave about 4 days off of your usable harvest and NO difference in flavor.

 

G

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• Apr 11, 2006

• #8

techniqe? Try having some real patientce and grow the correct way .Hey lets take a poll ,dehydraters vs line dried ? Youre stupid advise to tell people to dehydrate there buds is lame . Go ahead fellow icers do it newbies , you will regeret it 100%. I would never purchase youre medicine. Dehydrate a small amount for desperation maybe , but youre whole crop? why?RUSH RUSH, RUSH , the first growers sin in cultivating true medicine. peace

 

cyburnt

Active member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #9

You my friend...are an asshole

You my friend...are an asshole

Just because you dried the piss outta your stash and ruined it doesn't mean the device (or advise) is flawed. To dry properly in a dehydrator with low temps is the same as hanging with a fan set up. It is just a more controled environment. In fact, if anything, the dehydrator keeps more of the terpenes (flavor) in the weed by recycling the air around. When drying, what you smell is the green smell of fresh cut grass rather than sweet weed smell.
If the weed is dried (not overdried) properly and you cure as usual you will see I'm right. Keep trolling all you want. I have been doing this on and off for better than 35 years and I know what works and is bullshit.

 

Last edited: Apr 11, 2006

Dr.Feelgood

Member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #10

Lined or screen dried with a healthy dose of patience. Slower dry = better bud. Or maybe ya'll would like to ask Dj Shorts or JLP or.....

 

cyburnt

Active member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #11

I'm not gonna argue anymore

I'm not gonna argue anymore

Just because the majority of people don't know how to use a dehydrator properly doesn't mean they aren't effective. I can tell you from years of experience that there is no difference provided the buds are dried properly and cured well. Weed flavor has much more to do with the curing process and less to do with drying. If you don't overdry, and you cure properly, its not an issue. End of story. "Oldtimers" who are unwilling to experiment with new ideas are missing out on a simple yet effective tool for drying large harvests with limitted time and space. I'm done

 

G

Guest

• Apr 11, 2006

• #12

I could call everyone who disagreed with me an asshole but thats so childish . I ended my last post with a wave and peace ,you end it with stupid smiles showing ass . whatever,... ruin youre precious medicine. People disgree, whooptidoo. its all good when you got plenty of meds . u got youre way i gots mine. back to the subject. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DEHYDRATERS SUCK ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dehydrate some fruits and jerky. Even SUN dried fruits and veggies like tomatoes taste better than dehydrated smack.

 

G

Guest

• Apr 11, 2006

• #13

dehydrate buds for campin and dry soups.

dehydrate buds for campin and dry soups.

oh yeah .it will be all ready for a nice backpackin trip all dehydrated ready to go. you could also dehydrate some tomatoes with the bud and some mushrooms , dry all together , then place in baggie , When you get to youre camp site u ad hot boilng water .Voilet instant goulash!!!

 

cyburnt

Active member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #14

You say "stupid" I say asshole.

You say "stupid" I say asshole.

Evidently you are not above insults either. Peace lol

 

NiteTiger

Tiger, Tiger, burning bright...

Veteran

• Apr 11, 2006

• #15

Whitebubba, how about you try offering your own anecdotal evidence and contribute to the discussion instead of acting like a self-righteous know-it-all? You're the one who started with the insults and condescension.

Have you tried doing as Cyburnt suggested? Have you used a temperature controlled dehydrator, below 100F, insured the buds did not get over dried, and then jar cured?

Or did you just stick them in a dehydrator and let it run, then smoke 'em right off the tray?

Without a frame of reference, your opinion is only as good as its presentation, and your presentation is lacking to say the least.

The purpose of these forums is to allow growers, new and experienced, to share ideas and experience. If you've already done it all and can't share your experience in calm, rationed way, why are you here?

 

Reign of Terror

Active member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #16

they arent underrated...a lot of people use them...esp for water curing

 

cyburnt

Active member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #17

Thanx for the support

Thanx for the support

I probably overreacted a bit myself Its just that I get rubbed the wrong way when people talk shit outta both sides of thier face. Don't call me stupid, and then give me "peace " Anyhow I'll just keep doin what I'm doin

 

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mace_ecam

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• Apr 11, 2006

• #18

cyburnt,

maybe you want to give us some advice on how to use them if you're already praising them?

mace

 

Reign of Terror

Active member

• Apr 11, 2006

• #19

i believe from OG it was said lowest setting and the time depends on the amount of bud

 

NiteTiger

Tiger, Tiger, burning bright...

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• Apr 11, 2006

• #20

He did a little bit in the first post mace. Although a detailed write up on the entire process would be nice. how much they're trimmed first, how packed are they on the traays, etc.