Grow Q&A: What Temperature and Humidity Is Best For Drying Pot Plants?

Dear Dan,
What’s the best temperature and humidity level for drying my plants? – Michael C.

Dear Michael,

The drying room is a place that must be carefully monitored. Keep in mind that your plants will be giving off a large amount of moisture into the room as they dry. It’s important to pull wet air out and keep air circulating in the room without actually having fans blowing right on your hanging branches, which can dry them out prematurely resulting in a harsh taste and burn. Also, growers in dry places such as Colorado struggle to extend their drying time with humidifiers, while farmers in more humid climates such as Northern California use dehumidifiers to pull water from the air in order to avoid mold growing on their buds.

The ideal temperature for a drying room is between 65 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity between 45 – 55 percent in a dark room. Within 6 – 10 days your branches should snap instead of bending and the buds should feel popcorn dry on the outside. This is the time to cut the individual buds from the branches and put them into glass jars to begin the curing process.

Photo of Matanuksa Thunderfuck drying by Canna Obscura.

Don’t miss our previous Grow Q&A: How Far Away Should My Growlights Be from My Pot Plants?