Harvest for maximum quality: harvest at end of dark phase, use sharp shears, choose wet or dry trimming and remove large fan leaves immediately.
Harvest at the end of the dark phase for maximum terpenes. Use sharp, clean shears. Wet vs Dry trimming: Wet for fast drying, Dry for slower drying and better flavour. Remove large fan leaves first, then sugar leaves. Wear gloves - resin sticks. Clean trimming scissors regularly with isopropanol.
The best time to harvest is at the end of the dark phase, when the trichomes are milky white and some are amber in color, indicating optimal THC content.
Wet trimming is done immediately after harvest and can make processing easier, while dry trimming is done after the flowers have been dried and often results in better quality.
Sharp shears ensure clean cuts that cause less damage to the plant's structure and improve the quality of the flowers by minimizing stress and injury.
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