A Vermont professional grower ran an independent side-by-side and saw dramatically better results when drying and curing in a Cool Cure versus a traditional hang dry and mason jar cure. The Cannatrol-controlled environment delivered more terpenes, more potency, and a better expression of the plant’s genetics.

Side-by-Side Test Setup

The grower carefully matched samples to keep the trial fair.

• Flowers were selected from the same area of the plant and split into two groups: one for a traditional hang-dry/jar cure and one for the Cool Cure.

• The traditional batch was hang dried, then moved into mason jars and burped regularly, while the Cool Cure batch stayed in a tightly controlled, closed-loop environment for the full dry and cure.

Cool Cure Dry and Cure Profile

The Cool Cure run followed a precise, repeatable profile designed for optimal terpene and cannabinoid preservation.

• Dry phase: 5 days at 66°F with a 55°F dew point to slowly remove moisture while protecting volatile aromatic compounds.

• Cure phase: 25 additional days at 63°F with a 50°F dew point, allowing the flower to stabilize, complete chlorophyll breakdown, and reach ideal internal moisture without over-drying.

Terpene and Potency Results

The lab results from this side-by-side were striking.

• The Cool Cure batch tested at 61% higher terpene levels compared to the traditional hang dry and jar-cure sample from the same plant material.

• Potency also increased, with the Cool Cure sample showing roughly 20% higher cannabinoid levels, demonstrating that tighter environmental control can preserve both aroma and active compounds.

Grower Feedback

"I was floored by the results. I’m not easily swayed by things....and I was apprehensive to say the least. The Cannatrol crushed it."