The History Of Harvesting Cannabis
Cannabis has been harvested since at least the third millennium BCE in written history, and possibly far further back by archaeological evidence. A lot has changed since then, in the way we've harvested cannabis and evolved the genetics of the plant. Feminised, auto-flowering, and fast seeds are the modern way to grow cannabis and have been around for the last 30 years. These seeds have been genetically enhanced to grow faster, increase potency and efficiency. 
Flushing
Flushing is a vital part in the harvesting process of cannabis, it can prevent build-up of salts or nutrient residues that can ultimately affect the end result. This process throughout the grow prevents nutrient assimilation problems. Flushing before harvest also improves the quality of your buds.
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Chopping Down & Trimming Cannabis
The first easiest bit to cut on the standing plant is the larger fan leaves first before you even think about cutting any kolas or branches. It's also better to chop and hang in sections because the buds will dry a lot better if you do it in sections.
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Drying & Curing
The drying & curing is the 'make or break' part of cannabis cultivation. It'll separate the mediocre to amazing cannabis buds. There are many ways to cure cannabis, one of the most used and traditional ways is to hang the buds upside down. A drying rack is the fastest way to dry & cure cannabis because the stems are removed from the buds.
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Storage
Now the buds are ready, they need to be stored and pre-served. If cannabis is stored correctly, it can actually get better with time. A cool dark place will stop Mildew and other molds on cannabis. Excessive heat can dry out the cannabinoids and terpenes.
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A jar of high grade medical marijuana[/caption] Cannabis still needs oxygen after growing and it is vital that the buds can still breathe when stored. Although, too much air will speed up the degradation process. If Cannabis has been properly harvested, dried, cured, and then stored, you can expect your weed to stay fresh for anywhere from six months to a year. Although, most growers don't have the ideal storing conditions so don't expect your marijuana to still be fresh after a year.
