Can't seem to get humidity correct in humidor

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The green stuff is florist foam. It isn't great. It can only give off moisture. The beads (heartfelt beads) can absorb and release moisture. They are designed to maintain a certain RH. Most people buy the 65% beads, your mileage may vary.

I suggest reading the many, many threads on this subject already. Most of the people posting answers in those threads have forgotten more about cigars and keeping them than I could hope to know.



EDIT: To answer your question, I suggest getting some heartfelt beads and maybe a small fan to circulate air. Also, make sure your hygrometer is calibrated, although it doesn't matter as long as you can tell that there is a change in humidity, not the specific RH. Make sure the humidor is seasoned and maintains a good RH before putting sticks in it.