What to Do if Your Harvested Buds Start Growing Mold đŚ đżUpdated 3 hours ago
Sometimes life happens, and you canât get to your plants right after harvest. If buds sit too long without proper drying conditions, mold can appear. While itâs frustrating, there are steps you can take to save what you can and protect your health.
Step 1: Inspect Your Buds đ
Look closely at your flowers. Mold often looks fuzzy and can be white, gray, or even black. If you spot it, separate those buds right away.
Step 2: Remove Moldy Material âď¸
Moldy buds are unsafe to smoke â inhaling spores can harm your lungs. Discard anything with visible mold. For slightly affected buds, cut away moldy spots generously, keeping only clean, unaffected flower.
Step 3: Dry the Salvageable Buds đŹď¸
Get the healthy buds into a controlled drying space as soon as possible:
Temperature: 65â70°F
Humidity: Around 50%
Airflow: Use a fan to keep air moving, but donât point it directly at the buds.
A dark room with steady airflow works best. In a pinch, even a cardboard box with air holes can help keep buds from sitting damp.
Step 4: Prevent Mold in the Future đĄď¸
The best defense against mold is proper post-harvest handling:
Hang buds right after harvest in a dark, ventilated space.
Keep airflow consistent but gentle.
Check daily during drying and curing.
â Remember: Moldy buds cannot be âfixedâ or cleaned. Focus on removing the bad material, drying the good, and preventing mold next time.