Geremy Greens: Harvest Is Over—Now What?

Curing and Stuff

Another harvest season is officially behind us, and for growers across the state, this is where the real work begins. People love talking about planting, feeding, and flushing—but drying and curing is where flower becomes medicine, and where a lot of good work can go sideways fast if you aren’t intentional.

Right now, tons of outdoor crops are being chopped, hung, and prepped for processing. That means one thing: every grower is about to get a crash course in environmental control. Drying isn’t just hanging plants in a room and waiting. It’s about managing temperature, humidity, airflow, cleanliness, and consistency day after day. A clean, dedicated drying space is non-negotiable—dust, dirt, or bad airflow can ruin a harvest just as quickly as mildew or over-drying can.

Dialing in your environment is half art, half science. Too dry and your flower loses its soul—terps evaporate, buds get crunchy, and potency drops. Too wet and you invite mold. If you’ve ever opened a bin and smelled that ammonia funk, you know exactly what I’m talking about. This is why having control—real control—over your space is the difference between mids and magic.

Then comes the cure, the most misunderstood step in the entire process. Curing is where chlorophyll breaks down, terpenes stabilize, and the flower finds its personality. It’s a make-or-break moment. A rushed cure can tank an otherwise beautiful crop. A patient cure, done right, can elevate an average one. It’s the quiet part of the craft that defines the final smoke.

Amid all this, a lot of folks are stressing about the latest federal legislation. My message? Stay chill. Theres approximately 12 months to prepare for “What-Ifs”. Historically, cannabis prohibition has followed almost the exact same path alcohol went through. The tension, the overreactions, the patchwork rules, the political theater—it all mirrors what happened right before the 21st Amendment. We’re watching the same movie, just with different characters. And just like last time, the market will settle, real regulation will emerge, and we’ll be better off for it.

We’ve got a year—maybe even more—before anything dramatic happens but now is the time to ensure relationships are solid and options are explored. So keep your head down, keep your room clean, cure slow, and stay steady. Quality always wins.