New Grower Auto's help please

[Yeatster]

Definitely go the paper bag route. Once I did, I've never looked back. Way easier and comes out better, from my experience.

 

[Chester]

I like to hang dry for a couple days to get the dampness out, then shorten the branches to a manageable length ... after 2-3 days I start using the bags for atmosphere control ... not needed if the air in your drying space is already 60% rh or higher ... a trustworthy hygrometer is a must have ...

 

[Chong's Cousin]

What is considered a trusty hygrometer in these days of cheap Chinese knock offs and what nots? Any links or names would be helpful

 

[G.Leave]

What is considered a trusty hygrometer in these days of cheap Chinese knock offs and what nots? Any links or names would be helpful

Its funny i bought a bunch of black cheapies a few years ago off of ebay and they were all working great compared to a $30 hygrometer. Then this year i buy a bunch more and the calibration is all wrong. Before i would have said the chepies worked fine, but now i dont have much faith in them. Sorry i cant remember what brand my good one is.

 

[G.Leave]

Thanks for the advise my next 2 are almost ready for the chop too

Also strain selection has a huge impact on taste and smell. Choose a strain well known for taste and smell.