Athosanswered grow question 6 years ago Personally, the first level cure should take 2 to 3 weeks, with daily opening of curing jars. This improve smell and taste dramatically. After this a further 2 months of curing is a 2nd level cure where potency notably increases. After this the added quality to the buds by extra curing is real, but slow, a 6 month cure (total time) gives you really strong stuff.