# Episode 228: Michael Lucchino of Cannatrol on Drying, Curing & the Science of Better Cannabis Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/cannabis-tech-talks-95675/episode-228-michael-lucchino-of-cannatrol-on-drying-curing-the-science-of-better-cannabis Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/cannabis-tech-talks-95675/episode-228-michael-lucchino-of-cannatrol-on-drying-curing-the-science-of-better-cannabis.md Podcast: [Cannabis Tech Talks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cannabis-tech-talks-95675) Published: 2026-06-17T17:25:00+00:00 Episode link: https://cannatechtoday.com/podcasts/episode-228-michael-lucchino-of-cannatrol-on-drying-curing-the-science-of-better-cannabis Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7891ad58-4314-4405-9ebc-15b30bc89b9a.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cannabis-tech-talks-95675/episodes/episode-228-michael-lucchino-of-cannatrol-on-drying-curing-the-science-of-better-cannabis Duration seconds: 1377 ## Resource Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck Warner sits down with Michael Lucchino, Executive Vice President of Sales at Cannatrol, to discuss one of the most overlooked yet critical stages of cannabis cultivation: post-harvest processing. While cultivators often focus heavily on genetics, lighting, nutrients, and environmental controls, Michael explains why drying, curing, and storage can ultimately determine product quality, consistency, shelf life, and profitability. The conversation explores Cannatrol's origins in artisanal food preservation, the science of vapor pressure control, the growing importance of GMP compliance in global cannabis markets, and how precision-controlled curing can improve everything from flower quality to pre-roll manufacturing efficiency. Whether you're a commercial cultivator, processor, cannabis entrepreneur, or simply interested in the science behind premium cannabis products, this episode offers valuable insights into how technology is transforming the industry's post-harvest workflow. πŸ”₯ Topics Covered: β€’ Why post-harvest is the most overlooked part of cultivation β€’ Cannatrol's roots in cheese, charcuterie, and food preservation β€’ The science behind vapor pressure control β€’ GMP compliance and global cannabis regulations β€’ Preventing mold, mildew, and microbial contamination β€’ Home storage solutions for cannabis enthusiasts β€’ Commercial cultivation efficiency β€’ Improving pre-roll manufacturing consistency β€’ Why quality control matters more than ever β€’ Building trust through customer service and support πŸ‘€ Guest: Michael Lucchino Executive Vice President of Sales Cannatrol πŸ“² Learn More About Cannatrol: Website: https://cannatrols.com ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:25 Meet Michael Lucchino of Cannatrol 00:43 What Cannatrol Does 01:02 From Artisanal Cheese to… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cannabis-tech-talks-95675/episodes/episode-228-michael-lucchino-of-cannatrol-on-drying-curing-the-science-of-better-cannabis/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/cannabis-tech-talks-95675/episode-228-michael-lucchino-of-cannatrol-on-drying-curing-the-science-of-better-cannabis.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.