It was great to sit down with Ryan Parker on the latest episode of the Friday 420 podcast to discuss his journey from the medical cannabis days of Proposition 215 to his current role at Boveda. Ryan shared the fascinating origin story of the C-Vault, which his father developed after noticing his cannabis was drying out in a standard cigar humidor. This led to the creation of a stainless steel storage vessel specifically designed to protect flower from light and air while maintaining perfect humidity levels.

We also chatted about the technical nuances of the post-harvest phase, particularly the critical window between drying and curing. Ryan explained that curing is essentially a fine-tuning of the moisture levels where internal moisture works its way out to the surface of the buds. He emphasized that this is often the most “heartbreaking” time for growers because it is so easy for things to go wrong right at the finish line.

One of the most exciting parts of our conversation was learning about ViviCure, a new product designed to help growers cure their harvest effortlessly. We discussed the traditional “burping” process and how it can become a logistical nightmare as growers scale up their yields. Check out the full episode for valuable insights into guiding your post-harvest to the finish line!

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