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Key cleaning supplies include :
• Latex gloves
• Rubbing alcohol
• Vegetable oil
• Towels
• Gritty soap
Using a combination of these cleaning supplies is a great way to keep your hands and tools clean when harvesting fresh cannabis . With everything running in top shape , you will keep your harvest work efficient , smooth , and stress-free .
Containers for Curing and Storage
When it comes to storing and curing cannabis flowers , the right containers can make or break your operation . Depending on the size of the garden in question , most growers opt with either mason jars or turkey bags for curing and storage . After cannabis flowers have been dried and trimmed , they are ready to be cured . The curing process creates an even distribution of moisture throughout the flowers . Correct moisture levels will not only protect flowers from mould , but also keep them from crumbling into shake . Curing also brings out the finest scents of any cannabis flower .
The most widely used cannabis curing technique is known as “ burping .” With this process , you place trimmed cannabis flowers into mason jars or turkey bags . Next , you close the containers air tight for 12 hours , followed by opening them another 12 hours . As the days progress , you slowly increase the amount of time that your container is closed . Once flowers are “ springy ” to the touch throughout the container , they are properly cured .
Summary
Growing cannabis is lots of fun . Even more , seeing your hard work come to fruition with a harvest is one of the most rewarding experiences for a cannabis grower . Nonetheless , a crop isn ’ t finished until your flowers are successfully harvested , dried , trimmed , and cured . Having the right tools for the job is one of the most surefire ways to protect the integrity of your cannabis harvest . In taking the right precautions throughout harvesttime , you will protect your harvest against mould and mildew . In like fashion , proper harvest , drying , and curing techniques are essential in bringing out the full terpene profiles of cannabis flowers . With so much time and energy invested in a crop , it pays to invest in the right tools for harvesting your cannabis plants .
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