When and How to Harvest Cannabis

Harvesting Cannabis in the Rain

Harvesting cannabis in the rain is sometimes safer than waiting when bud rot threatens. Learn when to cut wet plants, shake them off and dry them.

The best time of day to harvest cannabis is often early morning after the dew dries. Learn why the hour matters and what indoor growers should do.

Bucking cannabis means taking buds off the stem before or after drying. Learn when to buck, the tools that help and how to protect the trichomes.

Harvesting cannabis in stages takes the ripe top buds first and gives lower buds more time. Learn when a staggered harvest makes sense for you.

When to harvest outdoor cannabis varies with region, climate and variety. Learn what Vermont and North Carolina trials show and plan your harvest.

Put fan leaves and trim to work after harvest: kief, cannabutter, tea, compost and mulch. What each use needs and which leaves are worth keeping.

Know when to harvest cannabis by checking trichome color, pistils, leaf fade and the breeder flowering window. A simple checklist for home growers.

Wet trimming happens right after harvest, dry trimming after the hang. Compare speed, drying, aroma and bud looks to pick the right method.

Trim cannabis buds cleanly: the tools you need, removing fan and sugar leaves, shaping buds and keeping trim for later. A simple home grower method.