Most reading I have done indicates that most molds appears around 70 degrees F so I try to keep the temp under this as much as possible. Drying and curing take longer at the lower temps, but this is what I am looking for personally. If you can keep the mold at bay the slower and longer you go through the process the more favorful, smooth and potent the end product. I hang the whole plant whenever possible (95% of the time), doing this, it routinely takes a month to fully dry the plant before it is ready for the jars. I keep the jars in a cool, dark dry place and start to smoke after two months in the jars. Whether this is a good method or not it has served my purposes for many years. Happy Growing and Good Luck