Last year I got a crop to 1qt ball jars for the first time and was shocked by how bad a freshly opened ball jar smells. I let it air out a few minutes before putting crop in for cure. The cure came out great but was wondering if others noticed the smell and wondered if you wash the jar with soap and water before use. I would think it's pretty sterile from the factory. Also, has anyone used the 2qt jars and how they worked? Thanks and happy growing.

Thanks ozzy. Will get washing soon.

Oh yea...happy B'day. I'm sure you know how to celebrate.

i usually fill the sink with soapy water and let them sit in it for a little while. Rinse and dry. no smell

Why use 2qt jars with outdoor buds?

I bet the outdoor buds don't fit in the 1 quart jars.

Looks like I might need the 2qt jars for her.

2qt jars are the best i also throw new glass threw the dish washer on just rinse does the trick for new jars i just picked up A few new cases of jars myself and probably will need more got enough for for a few of the girls

I live by the beach and it takes some time to get "jar ready"..
I always cure the persy part of each harvest..rarely have time before the butchers want it in the stores for the majority.
I never have washed em before...maybe if I get some new ones I'll have to try that...in the past just wiped em clean and stuffed em ....hmmmmm