
Post-Harvest Care: Trimming and Drying
Growing a successful cannabis crop does not end when the buds are ready for harvest. Two post-harvest processes heavily influence cannabinoid and terpene concentrations: trimming and drying. Their timing and technique can lead to significant differences in the final product’s secondary metabolites—and hence its color, flavor, fragrance and potency.
Harvest timing
Before post-harvest care begins, the first step in securing a high-quality cannabis product is harvesting at the right time. Unripe buds lack the potency and cannabinoid and terpene content of mature …