Posted in Post-Harvest Processing
Why Does Cannabis Smell Like Hay During Drying? Troubleshooting for Growers
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on 13 October 2026
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A harvest can enter the drying room with a distinctive aroma, then begin smelling more like cut grass or hay. For a commercial grower, that change raises questions about product quality, drying consistency and whether something in the process has gone off track.A hay smell during drying can accompany changes in cannabis aroma as plant material loses moisture. It can also prompt an investigation into drying conditions and aroma loss. The smell alone does not identify the cause, confirm contami...
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