mold of any type won't typically grow under 60% humidity. I keep my area about 50. you want it as moist as possible basically but still allow gas transfer, meaning jarring to slow the dry isn't beneficial.
I dry at or under 70° below low 60°s enzyme activity etc is slowed too much and the plant doesn't break down fast enough. over about 77-80 and lighter flavorful compounds are lost. if kept moist higher temps wil increase bacteria and decomposition, will yellow the bud..like tobacco. unlike tobacco thc is not a nitrate and fairly volatile .. don't know of any accurate threads about curing..
basically..
Reduction in Chlorophyll content, doesn't taste like smoking veggies
Reduction in plant starch content,and sugars, creating a smooth smoke that will just expand nicely in your lungs, won't even feel it go down
Reduction in nitrate levels,less carcinogenic, always good right and cleaner high/taste
polycyclic aromatization and oxidation of terpenoids altering the flavor profile more robust with a lower ppm sensory threshold , less perfumey even soapy or "green" from corresponding aldehydes and ketones
Reduction of and
consistent moisture content, even slow burn
and no smoldering or black ash unwilling to burn
it needs to stay atleast 50-40% or it won't cure.
the terpenes require oxygen to cure, and dont depend on moisture at all. the flavor of the bud will still grow but the bud itself will be the same, hash is great on fresh/uncured material
Optimum cure length is 4 months... the flavor won't continue to improve, once converted it's done. like decarbing your weed, its eventually complete and yourjust degrading the product