Fluffy vs. Compacted Buds

[H.A.F.]

Interesting thought regarding the protection of trichs.

Let’s debate it.
Does compacting the buds provide more protection to the inner trichs while sacrificing the trichs on the outer surface? Or maybe compacting the buds fucks up all the trichs?

My initial thought is that compacting the buds could help preserve all the inner trichs by shielding them from oxygen and light.

I think that if you have your weed in a sandwich bag, compacting it probably does help some.

If you have it in the dark and air-tight, without compacting them - it should have better airflow and allows transpiration as they cure. More surface area to allow the moisture in the buds to equalize to that 62% and do all the other curing stuff.

 

[NoWaistedSpace]

Agreed . I also think that the curing process will not be the same once u compact it. Stuff needs to burn off too while curing

Acid conversions begin changing THCA and CBDA into delta 9 and 11.(?) Molecules are changing into other molecules, plus "degradation" of THC and CBD into CBN occurs.

 

[sfrigon1]

Acid conversions begin changing THCA and CBDA into delta 9 and 11.(?) Molecules are changing into other molecules, plus "degradation" of THC and CBD into CBN occurs.

U need to burp the jars for at least a few weeks . So crap can excape and u can bring fresh oxygen back in . Something like that

 

[H.A.F.]

Acid conversions begin changing THCA and CBDA into delta 9 and 11.(?) Molecules are changing into other molecules, plus "degradation" of THC and CBD into CBN occurs.

That's what I said

the other curing stuff.

 

[NoWaistedSpace]

U need to burp the jars for at least a few weeks . So crap can excape and u can bring fresh oxygen back in . Something like that

Be aware, when you crack the lid, the humidity of the room floods into the jar. Don't exchange gas near an open window in a rainstorm, you should be good. lol

 

[H.A.F.]

So back to the original question - was Mexican brick-weed better or worse before they baled it?

 

[sfrigon1]

So back to the original question - was Mexican brick-weed better or worse before they baled it?

I bet it was absolute fire

 

[ChronicWonders]

Hands down better. Compacting ruins it. The less hands that touch it the better.

 

[sfrigon1]

Never had a chance to dry I bet , thus no cure either

 

[sfrigon1]

Why is this even a thread I'm starting to think it was all a hoax . Who wants brick weed? Anyone?

 

[H.A.F.]

Why is this even a thread I'm starting to think it was all a hoax . Who wants brick weed? Anyone?

The original question is on page one - I paraphrased. press your buds or leave them fluffy?

 

[H.A.F.]

There's also the heat factor. As the chemical reactions happen, you can get warm spots which create mold. So for long term storage or mass quantities, fluffy. If you toss a sandwich bag of bud in your pocket for the day I don't think it matters.

 

[Old ST1R]

I agree that an uncompacted Bud is best during the cure. After the cure I think it’s different.

Let’s compare it to that brick of cheese in a baggie in your fridge. You don’t use it for a while and what happens? The outside is half dried out and half moldy. But cut off the outer surface, and the inside is still perfectly edible.

By compacting the Bud, there is potential to block oxygen and light from getting to the center thereby somewhat preserving at least some of the Bud. And even if the Bud is in jars, there’s still oxygen in there working away at you stuff.

This whole thought is just for fun. Not like that Bud is gonna last long enough to go bad anyway. But, something to consider if long term storage is necessary.

 

[H.A.F.]

Not like that Bud is gonna last long enough to go bad anyway. But, something to consider if long term storage is necessary.

I may find out eventually. Just growing for me it builds up Damn the luck.

 

[sfrigon1]

So brick it and freeze it after cure is complete for long term storage. Sounds about right

 

[Old ST1R]

So brick it and freeze it after cure is complete for long term storage. Sounds about right

I’m not saying it’s right to do this, only something to consider. I was phishing to see if anyone knew anything about it.

 

[ChronicWonders]

Turkey bags or 5 gal food safe buckets with gamma lid for long term storage. Jars for smaller quantities. Always store out of direct light and moderate to cooler temps.

 

[Old ST1R]

Turkey bags or 5 gal food safe buckets with gamma lid for long term storage. Jars for smaller quantities. Always store out of direct light and moderate to cooler temps.

Squished or not squished. LMAO.

 

[Old ST1R]

Hey, anybody ever try those lids for mason jars you use with a Foodsaver vacuum sealer?

 

[sfrigon1]

I’m not saying it’s right to do this, only something to consider. I was phishing to see if anyone knew anything about it.

I’m not saying it’s right to do this, only something to consider. I was phishing to see if anyone knew anything about it.

I am agreeing this is best for long term, if not long term , leave fluffy . I'm trying to answer you