BIOACTIVE

The Science of the Dry and Cure Process with David Sandelman from Cannatrol


Listen Later

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk interviews David Sandelman from Cannatrol, delving into the intricate processes of drying and curing cannabis. David shares his journey into the cannabis industry, emphasizing the importance of controlling environmental conditions to achieve optimal drying and curing results. The conversation explores the science behind water activity, the significance of terpene retention, and the implications of traditional drying methods like the 60-60 method. David highlights the impact of drying rates on the final product and discusses the potential for enzymatic processes to enhance the curing experience. The episode concludes with insights into the variability of different cannabis cultivars and the importance of post-harvest practices in maximizing quality. In this conversation, Riley Kirk and David from Cannatrol delve into the intricacies of drying and curing cannabis, emphasizing the importance of strain specificity and the role of technology in enhancing the quality of cannabis products. They discuss methods for rehydrating overly dry cannabis, adjusting water activity for different products, and effective storage techniques for harvested cannabis. The conversation also touches on the significance of terpenes, the potential for using Cannatrol for other herbs, and the encouragement of experimentation with the technology. David shares insights on achieving consistent drying and curing processes, and the conversation concludes with practical advice for growers.


Timestamps 

00:00 Introduction to Drying and Curing Cannabis

03:46 The Science Behind Drying and Curing

12:50 Understanding Water Activity in Cannabis

14:43 The Importance of Terpene Retention

21:43 The 60-60 Method: Origins and Implications

26:31 The Rate of Drying and Its Effects

31:05 The Role of Enzymatic Processes in Curing

34:26 Understanding Strain Specificity in Drying and Curing

36:04 Rehydrating Cannabis: Enhancing Quality and Experience

38:41 Adjusting Water Activity for Different Products

41:43 Home Drying and Curing Techniques

43:49 Storing and Managing Harvests Effectively

45:37 The Importance of Terpenes in Cannabis

46:50 Exploring Other Uses for Cannatrol

49:40 Encouraging Experimentation with Cannatrol

51:40 Achieving Consistent Drying and Curing

53:40 Final Thoughts on Drying and Curing Process


Learn more from Cannatrol:

Instagram @Cannatrol  

Website: https://www.cannatrols.com/


Seed Giveaway

Make sure to comment the magical words on Instagram to be eligible to win some seeds from OR comment the same thing on the FREE Patreon post. Winners will be notified by next week and the next giveaway will be in two weeks when the next episode of Bioactive drops! 


Preorder my book Reefer Wellness!

https://www.amazon.com/Reefer-Wellness-Understanding-Cannabis-Medicine/dp/0593847156


✨ Want Exclusive Content?

Join the Bioactive Patreon community for as little as $1/month to ask guests your burning questions, access exclusive content, and connect with Dr. Kirk one-on-one. www.Patreon.com/Cannabichem


🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more expert insights into cannabis science, plant biology, and more!


Keep up with Dr. Riley Kirk:

https://www.bioactivepodcast.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@cannabichem

https://instagram.com/cannabichem

https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

BIOACTIVEBy Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

81 ratings


More shows like BIOACTIVE

View all
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! by NPR

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

38,594 Listeners

Boundless Life by Ben Greenfield

Boundless Life

5,014 Listeners

GrowCast by Jordan River

GrowCast

568 Listeners

Not That Mom by Pina Crispo

Not That Mom

2 Listeners

I SHAKE MY HEAD by Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling

I SHAKE MY HEAD

44 Listeners

The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l by Joe Lamp'l

The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l

1,866 Listeners

Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast by Tad Hussey

Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

703 Listeners

Isn't Life Curious? by Isn't Life Curious?

Isn't Life Curious?

41 Listeners

CannaBuzz Bloom Booster - weekly cannabis show by CannaBuzz

CannaBuzz Bloom Booster - weekly cannabis show

12 Listeners

The Jann Arden Podcast by Jann Arden

The Jann Arden Podcast

109 Listeners

High on Home Grown, The Cannabis Podcast by Percys Grow Room

High on Home Grown, The Cannabis Podcast

49 Listeners

From The Stash by From The Stash

From The Stash

129 Listeners

Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It by Mr. Grow It

Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It

326 Listeners

Women In Media by Sarah Burke

Women In Media

6 Listeners

Matriarch Movement by Shayla Oulette Stonechild

Matriarch Movement

40 Listeners

First Smoke of The Day by Blackleaf & PackGods

First Smoke of The Day

214 Listeners

Cannabis School by Flow Media

Cannabis School

107 Listeners

After Sex Ed by Sabrina Baldini

After Sex Ed

3 Listeners

Breeders Syndicate 3.0 by Matthew Riot

Breeders Syndicate 3.0

124 Listeners

Senior Bitches by Mary Jo Eustace

Senior Bitches

34 Listeners

My Mother: The Person and the Patient by Fartumo Kusow

My Mother: The Person and the Patient

7 Listeners

Trust Me I'm a Decorator by Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe

Trust Me I'm a Decorator

14 Listeners

First Date with Lauren Compton by YMH Studios

First Date with Lauren Compton

943 Listeners

Break the Silence, Build a Future by Fartumo Kusow

Break the Silence, Build a Future

0 Listeners

Power User with Taylor Lorenz by Taylor Lorenz

Power User with Taylor Lorenz

251 Listeners

The Powerhouse Project by Lisa Laronde

The Powerhouse Project

0 Listeners

Spicy Fat by Carlen Costa

Spicy Fat

0 Listeners

Late in 88 by Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda

Late in 88

0 Listeners

Embracing Enchantment by Megan Hamilton

Embracing Enchantment

2 Listeners

The Shit Stick of Life by Kortney Wilson

The Shit Stick of Life

8 Listeners

The Bedtime Edit by Alanna McGinn

The Bedtime Edit

0 Listeners