by Nebula Haze
We recently wrote about the #1 method to cure weed, which involves using a “humidity control pack” to automatically control the humidity in the jars during the crucial curing process.
I personally use Boveda 58% RH packs for curing, but that’s not the only good option for cannabis growers.
We got a few questions about the best humidity packs to use. The most popular version is by a company called “Boveda” but there is a second contender known as “Integra Boost”.
I wanted to share my experience with them.
- In my side-by-side tests, Boveda vs Integra Boost packs work the same. All buds cured perfectly with both brands.
What’s Different Between Boveda and Integra Boost Humidity Packs?
However, there is one difference. For curing weed in jars, Boveda and Integra Boost offer slightly different options for humidity levels.
62% RH is the most common recommendation for curing weed. I personally like to keep the humidity a bit lower for curing, as reduced moisture in the jars helps prepare buds for longer storage, without negatively affecting the cure.
Only Integra offers a 55% version, which I have found is ideal for long-term storage of buds. Otherwise, I use the Boveda 58% version (pictured above in the jar) for regular curing after buds are dried.
But I’ve tried them all and any of them work well to cure weed! It’s hard to tell the difference when you’re smoking the buds.
In general, the higher humidity levels are better if you want softer weed. The lower levels are better for oversized buds or long-term storage, since they reduce the overall levels of moisture in the jar.
What size pack do I need? I know there’s lots of numbers so it can get confusing. But this may help: “Size 8” (8 gram size) is ideal for a 1 quart jar or about 1 ounce of weed. That’s the most common size for curing containers. The Size 8 packs will also work in smaller jars. However, if you are curing in bigger jars (like 1/2 gallon size), you should either get a bigger size or use multiple packs per jar.
I hope that helps you make the decision of what to get!
