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How to trim a marijuana plant
1. Choose Trimming Style
- Wet Trimming: Trim immediately after harvest.
- Dry Trimming: Trim after drying whole plant (7–14 days).
2. Tools Needed
- Sharp trimming scissors
- Nitrile gloves
- Clean workspace
- Tray or bin for collecting trim
3. Initial Steps
- Cut down plant at base.
- Remove fan leaves (large leaves with no trichomes).
4. Trimming Process
- Hold bud by stem.
- Remove sugar leaves (small, frosty leaves close to buds).
- Cut close to bud surface without damaging it.
- Shape buds into tight, clean nuggets.
- Discard excess leaves or save for extracts/edibles.
5. Drying (if wet trimmed)
- Hang buds upside down.
- Environment: 60–70°F, 45–60% humidity.
- Dry for 7–14 days.
6. Curing
- Place dried buds in airtight jars.
- Burp jars (open for 10–15 min) daily for 2 weeks.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
Key Tips
- Trim over a tray to catch kief.
- Keep scissors clean—use alcohol to remove resin buildup.
- Always handle buds gently to preserve trichomes.
Why Trim?
- Enhances bud appearance and smoothness.
- Increases cannabinoid concentration.
- Improves taste, smell, and burning quality.
This method ensures your cannabis is clean, potent, and ready for consumption or sale.
