Harvest - Different ways to harvest, process and store. (Feel free to showcase your artisan methods!!!)

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Mature flowers are characterized by apparent lack of unstalked glandular trichomes, as glandular trichomes have matured to the stalked stage (Livingston et al., 2019), and with more than 80% of pistils turning from white/green to brown.

• DOI: 10.1111/tpj.14516

Using correct spectrum light to check for mature stalked gland harvest time as outlined in DOI link above

 

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Microbiological hazards in spices and dried aromatic herbs: ...​

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, ‎World Health Organization · 2022
A number of different pathogens have been found in spices on the market, especially Salmonella spp., B. cereus and C. perfringens. There have also been several disease outbreaks associated with spices and dried aromatic herbs.
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The Marketing and Processing of Tea: Areas for International ...​

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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Secretariat · 1984
FOUND INSIDE – PAGE 18
... tea - producing countries . · 51. Chart 1 shows the various actors engaged in the production and distribution of tea . The most common pattern involves five people the producer , the broker , the blender , the wholesaler and the ...

Culinary Herbs: Their Cultivation Harvesting Curing and Uses​

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Maurice Grenville Kains · 1920
Table of Contents; A Dinner of Herbs Culinary Herbs Defined History Production of New Varieties Status and Uses Notable Instance of Uses Methods of Curing Drying and Storing Herbs as Garnishes Propagation, Seeds Cuttings Layers Division ...

Readers I challenge you to find excellent resources related to harvesting and curing
post your findings, in humid climates this is most challenging


two above pdf books scanned in full copy to google books free to use
simple jar curing over dessicant has been a go to... the real cost is dessicant metal or glass containers
and of course the oven energy to regenerate the desiccant.

Best Practices in Postharvest Management of Leafy Vegetables in Greater Mekong Subregion Countries Proceedings of a GMS workshop 25-27 October 2007 Hanoi, Vietnam Antonio L. Acedo Jr. Katinka

Solar heated cabinet may be the most green option available ?

 

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https://avrdc.org/seed/seeds/

I have not used a drying cabinet maybe someone else has?

 

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Drying, Curing, & Storage​

• Flower Storage: Your Guide To Harvest Preservation​

  
  
  As harvest quickly approaches, we want to share our complete guide on flower storage and harvest preservation.
  If you are a hobbyist, preserving buds and storing them properly is important. If you are harvesting 3-4 plants just for personal use, it’s likely you won’t touch some of your flower for 4-6 months after harvesting.
  From a commercial growers standpoint, preservation is equally important. Using the right packaging for your flower will ensure that the product can sit on the shelves for 3-4 months without loss of potency or quality.
  We’ll share our advice on best practices for storing your flower. We have the products and the knowledge you need to nail this final step in the growing process!
  First, let’s talk about why proper flower storage is so important, and what’ll happen if you get it wrong.
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• Bud Rot - What It Is and How To Prevent It​

  
  
  One of the most dreaded conditions you can run into with your hemp plants is bud rot.
  This is a fungus that attacks your flowers, and can ruin an entire harvest seemingly overnight.
  Knowing what to look for is key, as early detection can be the difference between salvaging your harvest or chopping down and scrapping your entire grow.
  Its also important that you know what causes bud rot so you can take steps to prevent it from happening altogether!
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• How To Increase Terpenes and Terpenoids​

  
  As you become a more serious grower, you’ll wonder how to increase terpenes and terpenoids in your plants. We have 7 tips to get you started!
  
  

• Drying and Curing Flower - The Definitive Guide​

  
  
  Once you’ve chopped your plants down, you are ready for the drying and curing process.
  We know the sight of your huge flowers covered in trichomes has you eager to start consuming them, but the most important steps of growing are yet to come.
  There are a few different ways you can go about drying and curing your flower.
  Which one is right for you will depend on how you want to trim.
  We will teach you everything you need to know about drying and curing, but first, let’s talk about why these steps are so important.
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• Freeze Dryers and Curing Machine: Everything You Need To Know​

  
  
  Freeze Dryers and Curing Machines are some of the best ways to dry and cure your harvest fast. Drying and curing is a process that typically should be handled slowly and carefully, but a freeze dryer can get you to the point where you can produce a top-shelf end product in under 36 hours!
  After many months of perfecting your grow through harvest, it could come apart at the seams because of that one final step - drying and curing. A freeze dryer takes care of this step. This can be devastating regardless of of whether you are a hobby grower disappointed in your results, or a commercial grower losing money.
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• Beginner's Guide to Harvest, Drying, and Curing​

  
  
  After all the hard work through veg and flower, the time has finally come - harvest.
  After 3-4 months of hard work growing your plants, you are ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
  While most of the hard work is over, it is crucial to execute your harvest, dry, and cure to perfection. If you make mistakes now, all your time, energy, and money spent over the plants life cycle will be for not.
  There are many intricacies to consider, such as the right time to harvest, how you will trim, and drying and curing strategies. Keep reading to ensure your first harvest is a successful one!
  
  hydrobuilder.com has really been pushing out some great blogs lately if id found this sooner it would have saved all this time ...
  
  
  
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Id like to see a DIY of this or same sorts
in the previous post of google free book references the parameters are humidity, air flow and temp

https://hydrobuilder.com/eztrim-ez-cure-automated-dry-and-curing-machine.html

if you have some of this type tag me or post a link

Looks like the build could be DIY'ed for less than $100USD


The Ez Cure is a versatile, simple, and affordable product that allows you to remotely and automatically cure, burp or dry your product.

The Ez Cure elevates your product above where humidity and CO2 settle, allowing airflow to pass through all of the product, eliminating uneven dryness and humidity levels inside the tote.

Available options:

• Single Tote: Pre-assembled Single Tote with Humidity Controller, Fan, Dry Rack
• 8 Pack: Pre-assembled 8 pack with a prewired rolling shelf that fits through standard size doorways

The Ez cure provides adjustable airflow with high cfm capabilities, allowing you to fully dry your product in the totes, quickly equalize dryness in preparation for trimming or control the air exchange speed when curing and burping.

The Ez Cure is app controlled and can be remotely programmed based on time or humidity levels. The totes can be controlled by groups, the control can be shared amongst your team, the app provides real time data and graphs of humidity levels and power over time, and additionally sends you alerts and notifications wherever you are.

The Ez Cure is durable, ez to use, ez to clean and allows you to buck, trim and sort directly in and out of the totes.

Material exposed to plants:

• Polypropolene
• Silicone
• Stainless Steel

UL Certified Components:

• 4" Square fan
• Speed Controller
• Humidity Controller
• Power Strip w/ 8 x Outlets (8 pack only)

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Specifications for the EZ Cure

Single Tote

Weight	10 lbs.
Ship Weight	12 lbs.
Assembled Dimensions	28" x 20" x 15"
Ship Dimensions	30" x 24" x 18"
Amps	.132 Amps
Watts	8.5 Watts
Volts	120 VAC
CFM	100 – 180CFM
RPM	2000 – 3000 RPM

8 Pack with shelf

Weight	120 lbs.
Ship Weight	170 lbs.
Assembled Dimensions	48" x 28" x 71"
Ship Dimensions	42" x 96" x 48"
Amps	2.4 Amps
Watts	68 Watts
Volts	120 VAC
CFM	100 – 180CFM
RPM	2000 – 3000 RPM

 

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Perfecting the Art of the Cure - Brought to you by Twister Technologies

The Cure Puck helps ensure perfect curing every time by measuring key indicators in the headspace, the environment in the curing room and automatically burping containers when required. Vent gases in a precise and controlled way to maximize the benefits of curing.

How is the Cure Puck installed?

Simply drill a 2.5” hole in the lid or sidewall of the container of your choice. The Cure Puck will be installed in that hole and secured in place with a large nut.

Benefits of the Cure Puck

• Stabilize water activity
• Improve flower quality and consistency
• Improve burn, taste, aroma and shelf life
• Preserve terpene profile
• Automate the process
• Peace of mind - ensures your flower is taken care of 24hrs a day
• Remote monitoring and control
• Key insights with data to dial in your curing process

Features of the Cure Puck

• Real time monitoring of container headspace
• Real time monitoring of room environment
• High Accuracy Replaceable Sensors
• Automatic Burping
• User defined recipes
• Notification System
• WiFi Enabled
• Battery Backup
• Web App (Coming Soon)

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Stabilize Water Activity
Experience the ideal balance in your product with Cure Puck’s advanced IoT technology that stabilizes water activity, allowing for a perfectly cured and preserved product. By maintaining the optimal water activity, Cure Puck ensures that your product stays fresh and sticky.
Improve Flower Quality and Consistency
Cure Puck enhances flower quality and consistency by precisely controlling the curing process. Create premium grade flower with an improved burn, taste, aroma and shelf life resulting in an elevated user experience.
Peace of Mind
The Cure Puck ensures your flower is taken care of 24hrs a day. And with a backup battery, the flower will get properly burped during transport or power failure.
Remote Monitoring
Stay informed and worry-free with Cure Puck’s real-time notifications, alerting you if your flower is at risk of microbial growth due to excess temperature or moisture. Take immediate action and protect the quality of your product.
Reduce Labor Costs
Cut down on labor expenses by automating the process of burping large volumes of containers with Cure Puck. Focus on other aspects of your production while Cure Puck takes care of the curing process, saving you both time and money.
Gain Key Insights
Leverage valuable data insights provided by Cure Puck to optimize your curing process further. By understanding the precise conditions that yield the best results, you can fine-tune your methods and consistently produce top-quality flower.

Automate the Process
Streamline your curing process with automation. Eliminate guesswork and manual adjustments by allowing the Cure Puck to automatically burp containers when necessary, ensuring a consistent and precise cure every time.

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Specifications

Product Number	02-10131A
Input Voltage	15V DC
Length	7in (178mm)
Width	5in (127mm)
Height	6in (152mm)
Weight	1lb (.45kg)
Shipping Weight	3lbs (1.36kg)
Package Includes	Cure Puck, Hose, Diffuser, AC Power Adapter, Manua
Certifications	ETL, CE, FCC, RoHS

Relative Humidity	Accuracy 1% RH Operating Range 0 - 100 RH Factory Calibrated
Temperature	Accuracy 1°C Factory Calibrated
CO2	Accuracy 5% Range 400ppm – 10,000ppm
Patent	Pending
Warranty	1 Year

these prices are about twice the amount id be happy paying but if $$$ isnt a concern
looks like a nice idea...

this product is bolted to your existing tote...

or maybe youd rather use a 55 gallon steel drum ?

Consider the low price of sensors even on amazon and DIY is a no brainer if you have time

 

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dehumidifier in a closet ....

closet dehumidifiers ... Possibilities ...

 

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Processing and extraction methods of medicinal cannabis: a narrative review.pdf

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Lazarjani, M.P., Young, O., Kebede, L. et al. Processing and extraction methods of medicinal cannabis: a narrative review. J Cannabis Res 3, 32 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-021-00087-9

Drying

For many applications, the dried version of the canna-
bis herb is required; however, like many plants, cannabis

contains approximately 80% water. For this reason, dry-
ing is considered an essential step for product develop-
ment (Hawes and Cohen 2015). Drying the plant not

only prevents the growth of microorganisms that would
otherwise rot plant tissue (based on ASTM D8196-18
which is a standard practice for determination of water
activity (aw) in cannabis fower), it would also enable long
term storage while maintaining potency, taste, medicinal
properties, and efcacy (Hawes and Cohen 2015).

THis is done by maintaining the water activity level between 0.55

and 0.65 aw, minimizing the risk of mold or fungal infec-
tion while preserving the quality of the fower
(ASTMD8196-18).
Air‐drying, also known as hang‐drying
Hang-drying or air-drying is considered the oldest way of
drying cannabis plants after harvest

(Fig. 1)

that requiresno dedicated equipment (Ross and ElSohly 1996).
Slow-
drying includes placing whole plants or separated info-
rescence in a cool dark room with a temperature between

18 and 25 °C and humidity between 45 and 55%, either
hung from a string or laid out on drying screens (Hawes
and Cohen 2015). Ross and ElSohly (1996) applied four
treatments for air-drying to evaluate the efcacy of each
condition in producing the highest yield of cannabis
products. Te treatments were extracted immediately,

 

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4. Conclusions​

This study explored the impact of varying fast drying conditions on the chemical composition of cannabis inflorescences. The drying environment notably affected the chemical composition of cannabis inflorescences. Compared to traditional methods, controlled atmosphere chambers reduced the drying and curing time by at least 60%, without reducing the total volatile terpene content and without encouraging mold growth. On the other hand, inflorescences from the 240 chemovar subjected to traditional drying condition were highly infested by Alternaria alternata and also revealed low infestation of Botrytis cinerea; consequently, they are less ideal for routine commercial use. The different drying conditions employed in the present study affected the cannabinoid composition in both chemovars differently. In the 240 chemovar, controlled N2 and atm drying conditions were able to preserve THCA levels comparable to t0, while in the Gen12 chemovar all of the employed drying conditions preserved THCA and CBDA content. On the other hand, in both chemovars, open-air drying conditions resulted in a larger extent of decarboxylation of the major cannabinoids as compared to the controlled atmosphere drying conditions, resulting in 3–8-fold higher THC and CBD concentrations compared to t0. A decrease in CBGA concentration was observed in both chemovars, and the lowest CBGA concentration after the drying process was observed under open-air drying conditions.
Regarding the aroma components, C5O5 drying conditions were optimal for preserving monoterpenes. On the other hand, N2 drying conditions were the only drying conditions yielding a statistically significant increase in sesquiterpene content in both chemovars.

In Pursuit of Optimal Quality: Cultivar-Specific Drying Approaches for Medicinal Cannabis

A limited number of studies have examined how drying conditions affect the cannabinoid and terpene content in cannabis inflorescences. In the present study, we evaluated the potential of controlled atmosphere drying chambers for drying medicinal cannabis inflorescence. Controlled atmosphere...

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Figure 5. Mean sesquiterpene concentrations (in DW%, y-axis, for each drying procedure and t0; n = 5) of the 240 chemovar determined under four different drying conditions by GC/MS: controlled atmospheric conditions (atm), controlled N2 ≥ 99% conditions (N2), controlled CO2 5%/O2 5%/N2 90% conditions (C5O5), and open-air drying process used as a reference system (air). (a) β-caryophyllene, (b) α-humulene, (c) (−)-guaiol, (d) nerolidol, (e) eudesma-3,7(11)-diene, (f) γ-eudesmol, (g) β-eudesmol, (h) bulnesol, (i) γ-elemene and (j) α-bulnesene. Statistical significance between the different drying conditions and t0 for each compound was calculated using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s post hoc test (p value < 0.0332 (*), p < 0.0021 (**), p < 0.0002 (***), p < 0.0001 (****)).

Frontiers | Comprehensive comparison of industrial cannabinoid extraction techniques: Evaluation of the most relevant patents and studies at pilot scale

Cannabinoids are gaining attention in many sectors, including the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic sectors. To date, several conventional and alte...

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Harini_2022_IOP_Conf._Ser.__Earth_Environ._Sci._1100_012007.pdf

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https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/1f/74/4e/d0fe5c43816cc8/US20150096189A1.pdf

Google Patents

Search and read the full text of patents from around the world with Google Patents, and find prior art in our index of non-patent literature.

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Show us your extracts!

I've seen lots of threads on frosty buds or free your buds ect. So I figured I would start a thread for extracts. My intentions in starting this thread is to have a spot where ALL extracts can be shown off. Lots of you have them and make them so lets see all the gooey shardy crystaly...

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WOULD POST A TEASE PIC BUT YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE IT YOURSELF

 

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Show us your extracts!

I've seen lots of threads on frosty buds or free your buds ect. So I figured I would start a thread for extracts. My intentions in starting this thread is to have a spot where ALL extracts can be shown off. Lots of you have them and make them so lets see all the gooey shardy crystaly...

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You really have to see this thread to appreciate it pic uploaded by Thulle

 

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African Strains

Fascinating collection at the East African Genes Blog website for sure. This bud's fer you sir

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Lolo94 posted some nice pressed "tea" pucks/cobs

 

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