Maximize use of yield -

[iwanttoknow]

I have a small grow area (unused bath tub) with okay light MAXSISUN PB2000 (the most I could afford to spend). The grow space will easily do 3 or 4 plants at a time, which is enough for the 2 of us to medicate nightly. I am interested in collecting the kief, processing trim, or whatever else I can do to get the most benefit from our crop.
We have grown and harvested for a couple of years so I have little experience. Is there a place where I can go to get lessons on how to utilize what we have?
I guess all of the tips and information is on GWE, but under several discussion threads and I get confused.
What is the best use of kief? If I choose to process the trim, what process is the best for consuming easily? How to use any tincture that can be made with trim and Everclear?
I appreciate any information received.

[BU2B]

I'm far from on expert but I'm happy to help if I can.
First I'd suggest ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS collect your kief before long term storage of your buds. A good shake in a bubble bag (don't go crazy) wont hurt the potency of your buds to a noticeable degree but will give you lots of good golden crystals that can be used in a variety of ways. Top your bowl, press it into pollen pucks, make cannabis oil, press and mold and make hash from it, melt it and use it as tasty dabs for your bowl, make tincture... the list goes on.
You're on the right path with your frosty trim and leaves. If they've got frost, save em; they are definitely of value. I use a Magical Butter Machine and EC 190 to make oil but you can easily use the same process with a double boiler to make either oil or tincture. It's pretty simple; decarb your product (250 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes for THC), break up but don't grind your product, swish gently but thoroughly in the EC 190 for up to 10 minutes, strain liquid and evaporate in double boiler to desired consistency for tincture or evaporate all EC and mix the resulting oil with coconut oil for cooking or capsules. Good ventilation a must for this process, trust me that vapor is something you NEVER forget - lol Utilizing your yield's biproducts with just these two things can effectively double your plants usefulness.

best wishes, happy pharming & I hope this helps some.

[Blowdout2269]

BU2B has given some you some very good information. Though I will add, that there are some very useful tutorials on the main GWE website. I would suggest using the search feature and type things like tincture, decarb, ect.
I hope to hear back from ya. Good luck!

[3Berries]

I wonder if you can fit a 2 x 4 x 6 tent in there?

[OldManGrower]

You could simply wall in the tub with cardboard and tape and have a self draining enclosure.

[iwanttoknow]

OldManGrower "self draining enclosure" is exactly what we have. I do check the Ph before watering/feeding but have never tested the run-off. We do have a large piece of black upholstery vinyl, the back side is white, that we close off the open side of the tub. We usually leave this open during the day to keep the temp down.
Blowdout2269 and BU2B thanks for the reply. I have made tincture from our last harvest trim. I used the Everclear method given here on GWE, I have about 4oz in a small jar in the fridge - it taste AWFUL! Trying to figure out what to do so it can be consumed without gagging LOL.

[Blowdout2269]

Evaporate some of the ethanol off of it. It will reduce and thicken a little. Then some people will put a piece of cinnamon stick or something else in it to steep. Possibly taking away some of the alcohol taste.

[BU2B]

I had to chuckle on that one, recalling my first tincture - uh, adventure, lol. For me currently health problems exclude the use of any alcohol so it's not an issue. You might want to look into making your tincture with Vegetable Glycerin and/or PG - but I find that overwhelmingly sweet... so caps, butter, or just plain old oil for me for trim extract.

[iwanttoknow]

Blowdout2269 Thanks, I'll give this a try!

[Blowdout2269]

Or just reduce it completely to oil and make gummies! 😀

[Puglover1]

Evap it partially, add to butter on toast with jelly might make it more palatable. I have health reasons that etoh bothers but I could handle the burn to get the effects. Mix it into a little mango nectar, mango helps. If I reduce to oil I do sublingual, faster action. The trim plus any 'leftovers' from making oil can all be decarbed and thrown into a crockpot with butter, ghee or coconut oil. Decarbed kief in a good olive oil infusion is nice for edibles, add it at the end before serving. Honestly, youtube is great for many of your questions, I like visuals. Buying wax on sale and decarbing it for gummies can be cheaper than making oil - the EC cost.