I like to wait till the branch is close to being snapped normally it takes about a week in the 70,s. I like to loosley pack into mason jars, taking time to enjoy your work, mark and label top mid bottom, all pop corn buds are put out for use the others are let to cure in jars for a while 3 wks. is pretty good time, remember you worked hard to get this far dont rush it.
Just my two cents
Big Len:rasta: