Your question: “Is it possible that they are cured since I had a longer dry time or am I just kidding myself?”
Answer: According to some recent studies done on the drying process, a drying environment with stable conditions (temperature & humidity) allow enzymatic processes to happen more consistently than a drying environment where the temperature and humidity fluctuates. Their test results showed less chlorophyll present in the drying environment with stable conditions. I believe the test was done using a Cannatrol for drying vs drying a grow tent. My source is a rep at Cannatrol. I just emailed him to see if he has more info on it. So it really comes down to the stability of the dry if it is cured by now or not.

Your question: “At what point should I start thinking about adding a humidity pack for longer term storage?”
Answer: I agree with @CamZ – “When you see a dip in humidity in the jar of 1-2% below 62% when the jar is closed.” I will add that some people wait until 58% RH before they add it in.

Got it. Sorry to give such an advanced reply there. For the record, the Cannatrol rep replied and said that study isn’t released yet so we shall wait and see.

Taking a step back and giving a more general answer, in your case I personally would add in the Boveda packs into the jars that are at 58%. In my experience, smoking right after dry (no matter if it was a 5 day or up-to 14 day dry), I can still taste what many refer to as a “chlorophyll taste.” The absolute earliest I will smoke the buds are 2 weeks after dry. At that point I almost always still encounter that chlorophyll taste. When I have a stash, I wait 30 days after dry and by then that chlorophyll taste is always gone.

Hope that helps.

I don’t combust my flower either. If you aim to use this primarily for vaping with a traditional vaporizer then I suggest continuing to use the 62% packs, as they tend to help create that “I’m not just breathing air” affect you get from vaping. It helps make a fuller hit I suppose I should say.

I could be wrong, but I don’t think Chris was telling you to get the 58% packs. I believe he was telling you to add boveda packs into the jars below that threshold. In reality, anywhere between 58-62% is ideal. Below this the bud can’t cure properly. What you are doing when you add the humidity packs in is allowing more moisture to facilitate a longer enzymatic breakdown of the organic compounds within the buds. The end result is a smoother smoke.

The 58 or 62 thing is a preference, similar to wet trimming or dry trimming. Some swear by one, some swear by the other. In my personal experience, as a vape enthusiast, I suggest 62%, but it is merely a suggestion.

Now, if you plan to press the flower for dabs in an erig-style vape then I tend more to the 58%. You also want to press right after cure. The longer you wait, the darker your rosin will be, but too early and it will literally be green.