cureing

This is my first grow. I only have 3 plants outside but not sure when to Harvest. 1 plant looks almost ready the other 2 are not as ready. I live in Central California where it is very hot. Also if I just have a few plants do I really need to cure it after drying?

A just got my share of a harvest from a co op and it seems like curing was not a priority which is a shame cause the buds look really good, dense with a lot of tric's but the buds smell very veggie and premature. I received the buds very dry. It does have hints of pine smell and taste so I...