From my experience if I chop my plants when there dry, 2 inches down I mean then it will cut 1-2 day's off my hanging time. Wet chop, it will take 8-9 day's hang dry and drier soil takes 5-7 day's in my drying room. And as for the 48 hrs of darkness, that is pure Bullshit. I've done it wi many strains with zero noticeable difference than chopping them right before lights on. Hope that helps.