Seasoning a humidor with boveda packs.

[Volusianator]

Originally Posted by oooo35980

I understand that is the preferred method, but my question is why. If the Boveda packs keep the humidity stable, as well as seasoning the humidor. Then why wouldn't they make it safe to store your cigars immediately, keeping a close eye on the hygrometer obviously.

I'm not trying to argue or break convention or anything, but I'd like to hear some ideas of possible problems with this method. I can think of several logical reasons it could cause problems, for example certain spots in the humidor being higher RH than others, packs drying out if you don't keep an eye on them, etc. Just wondering if there is a reason not to try it other than "you should do it this way"

The wood in your humidor will not be seasoned as soon as you put the Boveda's in there. Will there be humidity in the box, yes, is the wood humid, no. The wood will want to draw moisture from anywhere it can, the Boveda packs AND your cigars, so in essence, your cigars will end up seasoning the humidor too, thusly, loosing their moisture.

In addition, a gallon of distilled water is about $2, Boveda packs $4 for a total of $32 in Boveda's to season your humidor.

Your call on how you proceed.