How dark is dark for drying?

Aristoned said:

UV light has a negative effect on trichs, during the first days of the drying process chlorophyll is dying (hay smell) and will no longer produce sugars. Direct light can destroy the trichs if there is enough UV present, light will also extend the drying period if the chlorophyll is allowed to process nutrients into sugars. The purpose of restricting the light to pure darkness is to hasten to drying process by killing the chlorophyll as fast as possible.

With this next run I will attempt drying at a faster rate than I have in the past to compare the results against a longer and a shorter drying period. I have a feeling that if I can reduce the time it takes to dry the quality should improve.

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Fladawg01 said:

Here is my converted wine fridge I call it my curearaetor. It is a compressor unit, but holds and maintains an average 58 to 61 degree temp and humidity level of 55%. I added a tray on the very bottom that holds water and a sponge to add moisture and a USB powered fane blowing across the sponge, no direct air on the buds as they hang. Purchased a sock hangar off TEMU and can hang buds on stems up to 16 inches in length, what can't hang gets put into small boxes or bags and put on remaining shelves. Most I have ever had inside is 1.5 plants that yielded 8 oz dry weight afterwards. Not sure what my wet weight was when I stuck it in the unit, would have to find my notes. Total cost of the unit: $40 for the fridge off FB market place, $3 for the USB fan, $6 for the sock hangar, and $5 for the limo tint film on glass door. Drying time from 7 to 10 days depending on amount, to get to 12% moisture on wood meter.

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Aristoned said:

UV light has a negative effect on trichs, during the first days of the drying process chlorophyll is dying (hay smell) and will no longer produce sugars. Direct light can destroy the trichs if there is enough UV present, light will also extend the drying period if the chlorophyll is allowed to process nutrients into sugars. The purpose of restricting the light to pure darkness is to hasten to drying process by killing the chlorophyll as fast as possible.

With this next run I will attempt drying at a faster rate than I have in the past to compare the results against a longer and a shorter drying period. I have a feeling that if I can reduce the time it takes to dry the quality should improve.

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