Harvesting, Drying & Curing Plants To Maintain Quality! (Garden Talk #117)

In this episode of Garden Talk, I interview Dr. Allison Justice. She has a PHD in Plant Environmental Science from Clemson University. She is also a consultant, owns The Hemp Mine, and created the CRC - which is a science-based research group. She has advanced knowledge in post-harvest production, so drying, curing, and that’s what today’s episode is about. She talks about some of the key information when it comes to harvesting, drying, and curing, and she also talks about some studies that have been done in those areas. What type of plants do you like to grow? Lettuce, bok choy, house plants, fruit trees, kale, potatoes, let us know in the comments section below. If you enjoyed this video please click that thumbs up button :) Dr. Allison Justice’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dr.justice_grows/ This channel consists of Garden Talk podcast episodes, podcast clips, Q&A videos, product unboxings, and Grow Light PAR Test videos. I earn from qualifying purchases made through some of the links below. Thanks to our sponsors: AC Infinity (Discount code: MRGROWIT15)- https://bit.ly/3xrhd9p or https://amzn.to/3G6BmHX Stash Blend (Discount code: THESTASH)- https://bit.ly/stashblendgh Spider Farmer (Discount code: MRGROWIT5)- (Discount code: MRGROWIT5)- https://bit.ly/49FQQA7 or https://amzn.to/49fNGmQ Patreon- http://bit.ly/2ptXkhI Grow equipment I use- http://amzn.to/2pANVnZ Grow equipment store- http://bit.ly/2krBnR9 LED grow light store- http://bit.ly/2keJel4 ★Premium Content★ Book: Organic Cultivation- https://bit.ly/3UoMHMp Book: 7 Steps To Grow- http://bit.ly/2kpKqSC Audio book: 7 Steps To Grow- https://adbl.co/32zXuHZ My How To Grow video course- http://bit.ly/2N5w4R0 ★Products shown/mentioned in this video★ Spider Farmer clip fan (Discount code: MRGROWIT5)- https://www.spider-farmer.com/products/spider-farmer-6-inch-clip-fan-for-grow-tents/?ref=3z0pyuob49 or https://amzn.to/48jKftN Spider Farmer humidifier (Discount code: MRGROWIT5)- https://bit.ly/49FQQA7 or https://amzn.to/49fNGmQ Stash Blend (Discount code: THESTASH)- https://bit.ly/stashblendgh AC Infinity sprayer (Discount code: MRGROWIT15)- https://bit.ly/48YEYcb ★Social Media★ Main YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2Fru5WR Garden Talk clips channel: https://bit.ly/3AV1nHc From The Stash podcast channel: https://bit.ly/3jPlJsZ Twitch: https://bit.ly/311j9ey Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jj5IO3 Facebook: http://bit.ly/2jWR3HS Twitter: http://bit.ly/2kpvJyG ★Timestamps★ 00:00 - Podcast Intro 01:29 - Sponsors 03:01 - Introduction 08:19 - Ideal Time To Harvest 12:48 - Flushing Before Harvest 17:02 - Darkness Period Before Harvest 19:43 - Other Tips On Harvesting 20:17 - Water Activity 21:39 - Tools To Measure Water Activity 23:45 - Ideal Drying Conditions 26:56 - Ideal Length Of Dry 30:55 - Dangers Of Drying Too Long 32:51 - Study 60/60 vs Cannatrol Settings 37:45 - How Plant Studies Are Funded 43:33 - Is Freeze Drying The Future? 46:09 - What Is Curing? 47:48 - Burping / Off Gassing 53:41 - Best Method To Cure 55:38 - Storing In a Wine Fridge & Refrigerator 59:02 - Recent & Upcoming Studies 1:05:23 - Final Words