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Jibblerjoe
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I cut off all the leaf with no real visible tricromes. When dry is finished and time for cure, I manicure them agin for the sugar leaves. Then put em in jars for the cure. Like to pull any leaf that's left when I break it to smoke, for that full flavor of the flower. Get enough of of the leaves and shake buds, then it's brownie time. Good times
Royal Nugs
New member
I did a lot of research on wet cure vs dry cure a while back...
From what I gathered, wet cure (trimming all leaves off only leaving buds) is best for higher humidity drying zones. You can also detatch the buds from their stalk to accelerate drying as well. Wet trimming is better for getting a manicured, competition type look to it. If you leave the leaves on and trim after they dry, it is much more difficult to achieve that type of look. I think dry trim buds look fine but I digress...
Dry trimming is leaving most/all of the leaves on the plant as you dry it. There's many variations to this method, most popular seemed to be trimming all the leaves that don't have sugar on it, hang to dry, couple days later, trim the sugar leaves a bit, rinse and repeat until you reach the desired result. What I like to do now is remove non sugar leaves, hang to dry, 2 days later I trim the big sugar leaves, 2 days after that I trim some of the smaller leaves. Hopefully 2 days after that you do a final trim and jar it up. This is assuming all goes well with humidity, circulation, etc.
My first large harvest, I wet trimmed 95% of it. I did 5% dry trimmed. The dry trimmed buds had a much stronger smell throughout the curing process and a better flavor when all was said and done.
Needless to say, I'm dry trim all the way now. Not to mention my meds are for personal use only so who cares what they look like? I wanted that competition quality looking product on my first big harvest but now I realize what's important and what's not.
From what I gathered, wet cure (trimming all leaves off only leaving buds) is best for higher humidity drying zones. You can also detatch the buds from their stalk to accelerate drying as well. Wet trimming is better for getting a manicured, competition type look to it. If you leave the leaves on and trim after they dry, it is much more difficult to achieve that type of look. I think dry trim buds look fine but I digress...
Dry trimming is leaving most/all of the leaves on the plant as you dry it. There's many variations to this method, most popular seemed to be trimming all the leaves that don't have sugar on it, hang to dry, couple days later, trim the sugar leaves a bit, rinse and repeat until you reach the desired result. What I like to do now is remove non sugar leaves, hang to dry, 2 days later I trim the big sugar leaves, 2 days after that I trim some of the smaller leaves. Hopefully 2 days after that you do a final trim and jar it up. This is assuming all goes well with humidity, circulation, etc.
My first large harvest, I wet trimmed 95% of it. I did 5% dry trimmed. The dry trimmed buds had a much stronger smell throughout the curing process and a better flavor when all was said and done.
Needless to say, I'm dry trim all the way now. Not to mention my meds are for personal use only so who cares what they look like? I wanted that competition quality looking product on my first big harvest but now I realize what's important and what's not.
Mike143
New member
I prefer to dry trim as well,I can see the stems better for some reason,never really knew what to do with the leaves though,very good suggestions.I use my grows for my bi polar depression,the only drug that works without nasty side affects.
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Jibblerjoe
New member
Do u guys still use scissors to trim with? Is there any tech, to help with trimming?
Royal Nugs
New member
Micro pruners/trimmer. Worth every penny....
there are commercial trimmer machines you can rent at my local hydro shop. It starts at $99 and up. It claims to process over 2 pounds an hour. You still have to clean up trim but they do a good job.
dontknownuttin
New member
I have seen this machine. I have to say I saw the trimming machine DAMAGE BUDS so be careful.
kingfish
New member
I've heard the same about trimming machines. I don't use them.
Royal Nugs
New member
For most people it's totally unnecessary. But when you're harvesting 10+ lbs... that's a different story... I think when you're processing so much you have to expect a small amount of waste. I've heard there's trimming services that will come to your house and buzz through your harvest in a few hours. Probably pricey though.
Beach_Town_Brit
New member
I wet trim then after drying my girlfriend does a final dry manicure (her eyes era better than mine). Fiskars trimmers 
NebulaHaze
Administrator
I trim with either Fiskars or Bonsai Scissors. Both options are better than regular scissors for trimming because they spring back after each trim, which saves you some hand-pain and time The Fiskars are considered the "standard" for hand trimming and are probably the most common tool. I like the Bonsai Scissors because I feel like it's easier to get in the groves to the base of leaves, and they're cheap enough to be disposable so I don't worry about cleaning them. But Sirius hates them!
Every grower has their preference on what scissors they like best, and how much trim to take off. I completely agree it's better to go for what's best for you, and definitely not necessarily what "looks" the best! You're growing for yourself! When in doubt, like Royal Nugs said you can always try it a few different ways to see what you prefer
The Fiskars are considered the "standard" for hand trimming and are probably the most common tool. I like the Bonsai Scissors because I feel like it's easier to get in the groves to the base of leaves, and they're cheap enough to be disposable so I don't worry about cleaning them. But Sirius hates them!Every grower has their preference on what scissors they like best, and how much trim to take off. I completely agree it's better to go for what's best for you, and definitely not necessarily what "looks" the best! You're growing for yourself! When in doubt, like Royal Nugs said you can always try it a few different ways to see what you prefer