1. Avoid Mold At All Times
Molds ruin cannabis batches by making them unsafe for smoking and eating. They thrive in moisture which is what the process of drying eliminates. Always be on the lookout for possible mold development during the drying period. Taking them out the first time they grow is the best way to control the spread.
2. Dry Weed Slowly
The faster weed dries, the less potent it becomes. Therefore, make sure that weed dries at optimum levels to preserve its quality. Approximately, it would take seven to ten days for weed to dry.
3. Avoid Direct Sunlight and Direct Airflow
Both sunlight and airflow would make the drying process faster. Most of the time, growers keep their drying rooms dark to regulate the heat inside. Meanwhile, direct airflow also draws out too much moisture in plants.
4. Avoid Anaerobic Environments
Anaerobic environments refer to places wherein oxygen is not present. Anaerobic bacteria are bacteria types that do not need oxygen to live. According to a blog post by Ed Rosenthal, these bacteria produce acrid ammonia gas and attack buds, causing them to turn into mush.