As long as it takes ~3 days, it won't be too detrimental.
Reduce open air flow a bit... but don't grow fungus! :P That will slow it down too.
Place in a box or jar for an hour to "sweat" it out a bit and even it out.. then out to dry.. rinse and repeat, if really worried.
do the curing (bags i assume?) when you normally do -- stems snapping being a good point.