Let's be Blunt with Montel

Why Post-Harvest Processing Matters in Cannabis


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Most cannabis conversations focus on how the plant is grown.

Almost no one talks about what happens after.

In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with inventor and engineer David Sandelman, co-founder of Cannatrol, to break down the most overlooked — and arguably most critical — stage in cannabis: post-harvest processing.

Drying and curing determine everything.

Flavor. Potency. Safety. Consistency.

Yet much of the industry still relies on outdated techniques passed down from the illicit market — methods that can destroy terpene profiles, reduce therapeutic value, and increase the risk of mold contamination.

Sandelman, a serial inventor with 19 patents and decades of experience in environmental control systems, is changing that. Through Cannatrol’s patented technology, he’s bringing precision, repeatability, and science into a part of cannabis that has long operated on guesswork.

This conversation goes beyond cultivation — into the chemistry, physics, and responsibility behind delivering safe, high-quality cannabis to both adult-use consumers and medical patients.

Because cannabis isn’t just grown.

It’s finished.

And how it’s finished… changes everything.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
  • Why drying and curing may be the most important step in cannabis production
  • How terpene preservation directly impacts experience and therapeutic effect
  • The real risks of mold and improper post-harvest handling
  • Why traditional curing methods often fall short in a regulated market
  • How science and environmental control are reshaping cannabis quality standards
  • What the future of cannabis looks like as it evolves into a precision-driven industry
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    The difference between average cannabis and exceptional cannabis isn’t just how it’s grown — it’s how it’s finished.


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