Seasoning with Boveda 84%... What target RH?

[ZachF88]

how important is it to fully season a humidor? I use beads and it seems to always keep proper rh. Also, how often must one re-season?

[T.G]

Originally Posted by ZachF88

how important is it to fully season a humidor?

It's a good idea. Sometimes though, you can get away with cutting it short. If the humidity plummets drastically when you add cigars and the humidifier, then you cut it too short and should consider taking your cigars back out and going back to whatever method you were using to season.

Originally Posted by ZachF88

I use beads and it seems to always keep proper rh.

Then you're fine.

Originally Posted by ZachF88

Also, how often must one re-season?

If you are actively using the humidor, never. If you stop using it and remove the humidification device(s), let it sit for a month or so, then it's probably a good idea to re-season. It might also season faster the second time around because the wood might not be as dry as it was the first time.