✂️ Harvest & Cure
Timing, dry, cure, post-harvest handling
46 terms
The visual attractiveness of finished cannabis flower — including bud structure, color, trichome coverage, and overall presentation — that influences consumer and cultivator perception at point of sale or display.
Dakota scores Kerosene Krash bag appeal at 8.5/10, noting it was very green with no purple but had exceptional frostiness. Mr. Q scores it 8.2/10, saying it looks like dispensary quality. He notes he prefers colorful buds but acknowledges that 'fully green buds that are that stanking good' are rare.
ep 001, ep 002, ep 005
A numerical or qualitative rating of the visual appearance of cannabis flower, typically one of several judging criteria at cannabis competitions and in consumer assessments.
Both Dakota (8.5/10) and Mr. Q (8.2/10) independently rate Kerosene Krash bag appeal, with Mr. Q referencing the criteria used at Cannabis Cup judging.
ep 002
Two-way humidity control sachets placed in sealed containers to maintain a target relative humidity (typically 58% or 62%) during cannabis curing and long-term storage.
Mentioned as the humidity control method for curing the tent room harvest (Blood Moon Gelato, Peyote Zkittlez, Mellowz) inside Cvaults after a 10–13 day hang dry. Boveda packs appear to be used for the storage/cure phase after initial dry.
ep 005
The natural color change of cannabis leaves from green toward yellow, purple, or red tones during late flowering as the plant redirects nutrients from leaves into buds and trichomes near harvest.
Dakota describes seeing the fade coming in around harvest time (day 73) as 'so beautiful,' noting he was happy with how the plant looked, smelled, and how dense it was at this stage.
ep 002
One of the six spider chart terpene realms covering lemon, tangerine, marmalade, grapefruit, lemongrass, orange, and lime aromatic notes.
Dakota scores Kerosene Krash 0/5 in this category: 'it had no Citrus whatsoever.'
ep 002
The post-drying process of storing dried cannabis in sealed containers to slowly break down chlorophyll and other undesirable compounds, preserve and develop terpenes, and improve smoothness and flavor.
Dakota cured Kerosene Krash in CVaults, targeting 59% humidity. Mr. Q notes 62% is his preferred curing humidity, saying flowers taste better and burn better at a slightly fresher moisture level.
ep 002
A method of consuming cannabis concentrates by vaporizing them on a heated surface, typically a nail or banger on a water pipe. Generally considered more potent than smoking flower.
Dakota mentions he had 'been ripping dabs too all day' and that the Kerosene Krash joint 'did something special—like that moment when you have a doobie it almost gets you more than the dabs or it's different.' Illustrates the potency of the finished product.
ep 002
One of the six spider chart terpene realms encompassing resiny, pine, cedar, hoppy, oily, musky, and grassy aromatic notes.
Dakota scores Kerosene Krash a 4/5 in the Dank category, citing its cedar, pine, and musky terpene contributions. He describes it as sitting close to the Earthy category on the spider chart.
ep 002
The 56th day of the cannabis flowering stage, equivalent to 8 weeks; a common target harvest window for many indica-dominant or balanced strains.
Dakota opened the episode stating: 'it's day 56 flower in the large flower room in the 4x8.' Most strains were assessed as ready or nearly ready at this point.
ep 003
One of the six spider chart terpene realms covering sweet, candy, doughy, creamy, vanilla, chocolate, and buttery aromatic notes.
Dakota scores Kerosene Krash potentially 2/5 in this section, noting a hard-to-find 'chocolate back' note. Mr. Q describes smelling 'creamy' notes when first opening the jar.
ep 002
A multi-tiered mesh drying rack used to lay out freshly harvested cannabis buds or branches for the initial drying phase after harvest. Allows airflow around buds on multiple levels simultaneously.
Dakota used the AC Infinity dry rack because both plants were too large to hang whole. The multi-level design allowed him to separate phenotypes onto different layers and label each with tags.
ep 002
A net or hanging structure used to dry harvested cannabis buds after cutting, allowing air circulation around the material to facilitate moisture evaporation.
A dry rack with drying buds was briefly shown during the studio segment: 'here's the dry rack smoke test going for yeah look at that that's the Lilac Diesel.'
ep 003
The controlled environmental parameters maintained in the space where freshly harvested cannabis is dried before curing, typically targeting specific temperature and humidity to achieve a slow, even dry.
Dakota targets approximately 60% humidity for 14 days in the dry room. After 14 days the buds move to CVaults for the curing phase at 59% humidity.
ep 002
One of the six spider chart terpene realms covering herbal, floral, minty, menthol, peppery, woody, and spicy aromatic notes.
Dakota scores Kerosene Krash a 5/5 in the Earthy category—the highest score it received. He describes the dominant terpene impression as 'very very Woody' with some minty notes.
ep 002
The natural senescence and color change in cannabis leaves and buds late in the flowering cycle, often producing yellowing, purpling, or other pigment changes as the plant draws down nutrients.
Multiple tent room cultivars are praised for their fades: 'Blood Moon Gelato over here. She faded incredibly.' Pheno #14 is highlighted for its 'amazing fade' and shorter structure. A good fade is used as a positive quality signal.
ep 003, ep 005
A harvest technique where freshly cut cannabis material is immediately frozen rather than dried, preserving volatile terpenes and cannabinoids for subsequent hash or rosin extraction.
Dakota planned to fresh-freeze all autoflower and outdoor harvests for washing the following day with Santi from Rosin Bogotá. He noted the fast autoflower turnaround made fresh-frozen extraction between cycles especially appealing.
ep 003
Grower slang describing cannabis buds or leaves with visibly dense trichome coverage, giving a sparkling, frosted appearance.
Used extensively throughout the episode by Dakota to describe the outdoor Smackdown, Banana Biscotti, Emerald Fire OG autos, and others. 'Frosty crazy purple buds,' 'Frosty Frosty Frosty,' 'Frosty from top all the way to bottom.'
ep 003
One of the six spider chart terpene realms covering fruit salad, grape, berries, stone fruits, mango, papaya, and melon aromatic notes.
Dakota scores Kerosene Krash 0/5 in this category, stating it had 'no fruits, no tropical, nothing.' He notes this is his personal favorite category to hunt for but Kerosene Krash did not express it.
ep 002
The initial post-harvest drying stage where whole plants or branches are hung upside down in a controlled environment (typically 60°F/60%RH or similar) for 10–14 days before trimming and curing.
Dakota plans to hang dry the tent room harvest in the tents themselves with an AC Infinity dehumidifier running, targeting 10–13 days before moving to Cvault cure.
ep 005
An aromatic descriptor for cannabis flowers exhibiting sweet, anise-like licorice and floral characteristics, often associated with certain phenotypes expressing linalool or other floral terpene compounds.
Mr. Q identifies a licorice aroma upon grinding the Kerosene Krash, exclaiming 'licorice smell ooo.' On smoking, both he and Eric observe a floral/licorice character coming through more prominently than the gassy notes.
ep 002
A solventless cannabis concentrate made by pressing fresh-frozen (or live) material—preserving the full terpene profile—using heat and pressure. Considered a premium extraction method.
Mr. Q referenced outdoor live rosin that had been previously reviewed ('dab reports'), including the Watermelon Emoji live rosin which won first place in the professional rosin category at Copa (Colombia's cannabis cup). Mr. Q had predicted in his dab report video that the Watermelon Emoji was 'cup-winning quality.'
ep 001, ep 004
A distinctive terpene profile associated with the Permanent Marker cultivar, characterized by deep, gassy, paint/solvent-like aromatics with sweet undertones.
Mr. Stinky F2 pheno #2 is praised for exhibiting 'deep permanent marker terps.' Mr. Stinky is a cross of Permanent Marker x Tiki Lemon Cherry Sherbet. Dakota calls pheno #2 the standout of the cross.
ep 005
Small, underdeveloped cannabis buds typically found on the lower branches of a plant that receive less light. They are harvested separately and usually valued lower than top-shelf colas.
Dakota weighs out 30 g of popcorn nugs in a separate jar as part of his final harvest breakdown. He also suggests popcorn nugs can be tested separately with the Purple Pro to compare cannabinoid levels vs. top colas.
ep 002
A structured evaluation session conducted after cannabis is dried and cured where the flower's bag appeal, aroma, terpene profile, flavor, burn quality, and effects are systematically assessed and scored.
Described by Dakota as 'the first time we do the post-harvest analysis.' The session is conducted in Colombia at a glamping site with Mr. Q and Eric from The Higher Book. Mr. Q rates bag appeal, smell, taste, and effect separately and independently of Dakota.
ep 002
Using a consumer-grade cannabinoid testing device to estimate THC percentage from a small dried flower sample without sending it to a certified laboratory.
Dakota uses the Purple Pro tester, noting his lab in Colombia recently closed. He finds this device valuable for comparing phenotypes and testing at different stages of flower without the $100 per-sample lab fee.
ep 002
One of the six spider chart terpene realms covering skunk, gas, diesel, garlic, meat, cat urine, rancid, and cheesy aromatic notes.
Dakota scores Kerosene Krash 2/5 in the Pungent section, noting it had 'some of that skunky gas diesel' but it was not the dominant profile.
ep 002
The visible accumulation of trichomes on cannabis flowers, leaves, and stems, colloquially described as 'frost' due to its sparkling crystalline appearance, and as 'resin' for its sticky, aromatic properties.
Frost and resin are consistently used as quality markers across all cultivar reviews. Kaleidozoap #4 'packs on the frost and density like few others.' Mellowz is described as covered in sugar-like resin heads visible without washing.
ep 005
A Colombian rosin/hash production operation based in Bogotá that the channel collaborates with for live rosin and fresh-frozen hash extraction.
Santi from Rosin Bogotá was scheduled to visit the next day to begin the fresh-frozen washing sessions: 'tomorrow Santi from Rosen bogatar is going to be stopping in and we're doing our first few washes cuz both freezers are going to be full.'
ep 003
An extraction process where fresh-frozen cannabis material is agitated in ice water to separate trichome heads from plant material, which are then collected through filter bags to produce water hash or live rosin precursor.
Dakota announced that Santi from Rosin Bogotá would arrive the next day to begin the first fresh-frozen washing sessions using both freezers full of material. He expressed excitement about testing autoflower fresh-frozen yields.
ep 003
A terpene profile family associated with RS11 (Rainbow Sherbet 11) genetics, typically presenting as sweet, creamy, sherbet-candy notes with a gassy or soapy background.
Dakota describes Kaleidozoap pheno #6 as having 'some of the most magical RS11 family of terps that we have ever grown.' Pheno #4 is described as 'buttery sherbet soapy cream.' Kaleidozoap is RS11 x Zoup.
ep 005
An informal evaluation where a small sample of harvested and partially dried or cured cannabis is smoked to assess flavor, aroma, and effect before the full cure is complete.
Dakota mentioned keeping one bud aside from each harvested plant for a smoke test. The Lilac Diesel on the dry rack was specifically identified as undergoing a smoke test.
ep 003
Controlled indoor photography of harvested cannabis plants or buds using professional lighting setups to capture high-quality images for comparison, marketing, or documentation purposes.
A full two-day photography session was conducted simultaneously with video shooting. Plants were moved from the grow room to a designated studio area with black backdrop, rotating turntable, and Einstein flash units. Paco shot until 12:30 AM on the first night.
ep 003
A sensory evaluation process where cultivars are assessed nose-first to identify their aromatic and flavor profiles — fuel, fruit, earth, cream, candy, etc. Used to select keeper phenotypes.
Dakota and Brian conduct live terp checks in the tent room at day 66 flower, rubbing buds and describing notes ranging from 'bubblegum fruit' to 'herbal spicy' to 'carbonated fruit drink'. Dakota emphasizes the subjectivity: 'That's what I love about terp hunting, everyone's subjective.'
ep 005
A hexagonal radar/spider chart with six terpene category axes—Dank, Earthy, Pungent, Dessert, Fruity/Tropical, and Citrus—used to visually represent the full aromatic profile of a cultivar rather than reducing it to a single descriptor.
Dakota credits 'The Higher Book' as the source of this framework and uses it for the first time in this episode to score Kerosene Krash: Earthy 5/5, Dank 4/5, Pungent 2/5, Dessert 2/5, Fruity/Tropical 0/5, Citrus 0/5.
ep 002
Aromatic hydrocarbon compounds produced by cannabis (and many other plants) that define the smell, flavor, and contribute to the effect profile of a given cultivar.
Terpene profiles were referenced throughout: Mr. Q's Granny Candy was described as having 'super stinky candy, sweaty terps'; the Bomba Emoji 10 harvest sample had intense terps on contact; and Mr. Q praised recognizing keeper terp profiles returning in the current greenhouse phenotypes at day 21.
ep 001
Informal grower term describing buds that have fully swollen and appear to be reaching peak density and maturity, pointing upward from weight.
Dakota used this term when describing Banana Biscotti at harvest time: 'curling up tipping up looking good.'
ep 003
Microscopic glandular structures on cannabis flowers and surrounding leaves that produce and store cannabinoids (like THC and CBD) and terpenes. Their color progression (clear → cloudy → amber) is used to determine harvest readiness.
Dakota observes early trichome development at week 4 flower, describing significant frost for that stage. He performs a quick trichome check at day 67 using his phone's wide-angle camera as a hack to assess harvest readiness without a jeweler's loupe.
ep 002
The use of a magnifying loupe or digital microscope to examine trichome head color and clarity (clear → cloudy → amber) as the primary method for determining optimal harvest timing.
Mentioned briefly — 'We got to look at the trichomes still' — as the final confirmation step before harvesting the Mellowz at day 66. Not elaborated beyond this brief reference in the episode.
ep 005
Using a smartphone's widest-angle camera lens up close to cannabis buds to get a quick visual of trichome development and approximate harvest readiness, without requiring a dedicated microscope or loupe.
Dakota presents this as a practical tip: 'if you put your phone on to the widest angle and you get up in there you can actually see the trichomes good enough for a quick glance to know if it's harvest time or not.'
ep 002
Visible stalked glandular trichome heads that feel rough or gritty to the touch when rubbing bud, indicating high resin production and mature, well-developed cannabinoid content.
Dakota describes Blood Moon Gelato pheno #7 as having 'very gritty, sandy heads, very big heads' during the live terp check. This textural description is used as a positive quality indicator alongside aroma.
ep 005
Resin-producing glandular structures on cannabis flowers that contain cannabinoids and terpenes; their maturity (clear, cloudy, amber) is a key indicator of harvest readiness.
Dakota mentioned checking trichomes to assess harvest readiness: 'we're going to take a look at the tricomes here in a bit.' The outdoor plants were described as visually 'Frosty,' indicating high trichome density.
ep 003
Resin-producing glandular structures on cannabis flowers and leaves that contain cannabinoids and terpenes. Dense trichome coverage ('frost') is typically associated with high potency and bag appeal.
Mr. Q described the Bomba Emoji #10 sample as looking 'like white wheat' due to extreme trichome coverage, noting resin transferred to his thumbs just from touching it. In the greenhouse at day 21, trichomes were described as 'soon to follow' on the Granny Candy.
ep 001
Two-way humidity regulation sachets designed for cannabis curing, placed inside sealed containers to passively absorb or release moisture, eliminating the need for daily jar burping.
Dakota says: 'literally just seal her up 10 days, she's cured. These things are no joke.' Used inside Cvaults for the CO2 harvest. Described as replacing Boveda packs for the cure phase.
ep 005
The process of separating trichome heads from plant material using ice-cold water and agitation, then filtering through progressively finer micron mesh bags to collect solventless hash.
Multiple greenhouse beds are specifically selected with washing in mind. BOP from Schwale is described as a top-two washer; Lance is noted as exceptional for both dry flower and extraction; the whole greenhouse run is intended for hash production.
ep 005
The process of agitating cannabis plant material in ice water to separate trichome heads from the plant matter, used to make bubble hash or live rosin.
Mr. Q discusses dedicating an entire greenhouse bed to genetics specifically selected for hash washing. Santi (hash maker) endorses the Moito from Green House Seeds as producing outstanding hash. A full bed of Shwale genetics (Bop and Gua Papaya) is planted with the intent to wash.
ep 004
A characteristic of well-flushed, properly dried, and cured cannabis flower that produces a clean white or very light grey ash when smoked, generally considered an indicator of quality and clean-burning properties.
Mr. Q observes 'immediately beautiful white ash' upon lighting the joint, and attributes it partly to good drying, curing, and potentially clean nutrient practices. He notes nobody in the group of three is coughing, calling it 'very clean burning.'
ep 001, ep 002, ep 004