![]() If you are drying the entire plant, then ensure that everything is set up prior to harvest - racks are properly placed and disinfected in advance.While carrying out the drying process, keep the following points in mind: Several drying methods have been used to dry the flowers, including hot air drying, oven drying, vacuum freeze-drying, atmospheric freeze-drying, and microwave-assisted drying. Growers follow three main practices while gathering buds for drying and processing: Should growers harvest fresh buds or hang branches to dry? The number of days from flower to harvest will also influence the way plants are grown, vegetatively or generatively. Harvesting plants too early or too late can affect potency and yield, potentially lessening the flower’s quality. Typically, indica plants will be ready for harvest in approximately 50 to 60 days, and sativa usually between 60 and 70 days. The number of days in flower will vary by strain. The image (above) shows an example of a ripe bud where pistils have turned amber in colour and trichomes are no longer translucent. One of the most important aspects of growing quality cannabis comes when you are ready to harvest your plant. Post-harvest quality parameters will also vary with the end use of the cannabis flower. All cannabis crop management practices affect the post-harvest quality, which determines the product outcome. Undeniably, growing cannabis is a tedious yet rewarding process.
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