When to store in vapor proof bags?

[DonH]

Question: people say that after flue curing or kilning you should wait a month or more before smoking. During that time, should the tobacco be stored in cardboard boxes or hung in order for gases produced in the curing process to escape, or can you put them right into vapor proof bags right after flue curing or kilning?

 

[BarG]

Good question. I just kilned some 1 year old that had been hanging in a shed , and put in vapor bags that which was not kilned. An observation : 1 year old kilns really well. I can notice a difference from fresh cured kilned. Even taking leaves out a week early taste and burn qualitys seemed better.

A note: I recommend letting rest a short period before re sampling.

 

[DonH]

Good question. I just kilned some 1 year old that had been hanging in a shed , and put in vapor bags that which was not kilned. An observation : 1 year old kilns really well. I can notice a difference from fresh cured kilned.

Hey, you answered the other question I was going to ask. Is it worth kilning leaf that's already aged naturally for a year.

 

[BarG]

I didn't answer your question ,but i think were on the same subject.

 

[DonH]

I didn't answer your question ,but i think were on the same subject.

You were reading my mind. Impressive.

 

[BarG]

Were on the same page! That is impressive!

 

[deluxestogie]

Vapor-proof bags allow you to determine the case of the leaf. Cardboard boxes leave it up to the whims of mother nature. With vapor-proof bags, the leaf can air-out after you open it.

Another problem with cardboard boxes is that they invite earwigs, weevils, beetles, spiders, mice and other curious or hungry creatures. Some members have found that cardboard boxes work well in their environment.

Bob

 

[Boboro]

I like the boxes. My room is critter free and very dry. Maybe a few traseant spiders.