dubhelix
Well-Known Member
So, after harvesting, I ran into some trouble air curing my Criollo and Madole. If I hung it outside, it would begin to cure nicely....and then it would mold. If I brought it into my basement/workshop/area-where-my-wife-won't-complain, which has a dehumidifier running, it would cure not-quite green but not-dark-enough. I saw that cool video with the guys making leaf-rope, and gave it a try, making 48" twists. I used ligero, with thin stems, and left the leaves intact with the stem. Next time I might remove the stems. We'll see. The twist provided enough mass to slow the drying rate, and allowed the twists to cure properly. Since I like pictures, here's a series of pics showing the simple process.