mrthing2000
Well-Known Member
There are many threads about building kilns, even a few where people use their bbq smokers to do a fire-cure. Admittedly, the more I read the more confused I get. In some ways I'm not sure why a 'kiln' couldn't also 'flue-cure' if the temps were regulated the right way.
But what would it take to do a flue-cure? Other than building a huge barn, I mean.
Heat, humidity, and the tight ability to control them--I totally see that. Could we not build something a bit larger than these styrofoam box 'kilns' and manipulate the heat to get a bright leaf?
I'm thinking of growing a bunch more Virginia style next year, and I"m still fooling around with different curing methods. Its too bad that flue-curing seems a bit out of reach for most of us, but I'm convinced 'there's got to be a better way'.
I'm thinking it would look something like a constant heat source, with the ability to go up really high as needed, a humidifier that can hold the RH where we need it, and the ability to add charcoal, sawdust, wood, etc., as needed.
Methinks those hillbillies have an advantage over us on this one.
Ideas?
But what would it take to do a flue-cure? Other than building a huge barn, I mean.
Heat, humidity, and the tight ability to control them--I totally see that. Could we not build something a bit larger than these styrofoam box 'kilns' and manipulate the heat to get a bright leaf?
I'm thinking of growing a bunch more Virginia style next year, and I"m still fooling around with different curing methods. Its too bad that flue-curing seems a bit out of reach for most of us, but I'm convinced 'there's got to be a better way'.
I'm thinking it would look something like a constant heat source, with the ability to go up really high as needed, a humidifier that can hold the RH where we need it, and the ability to add charcoal, sawdust, wood, etc., as needed.
Methinks those hillbillies have an advantage over us on this one.
Ideas?