Trimming: A Love-Hate Relationship

If you’ve ever grown your own cannabis, you know the love-hate relationship that is trimming. Plant one? You’re all detailed, taking your time, carefully shaping each bud to perfection. By plant four? You just want to be done, tossing the scissors aside and thinking, "Who cares?!" But let’s be real—it’s worth it in the end. This is why we #GrowYourOwn!

The Grind of Trimming

Let’s talk about the real struggle: hour six. Your back feels like it’s on fire, and you’re taking stand-up breaks every thirty minutes. If you’ve been there, you’ll know that the last branch of the day has definitely ended up in the “brownies” pile more than once. As Anthony P shared, “Lol, try eight plants at six hours a piece.” Respect, Anthony, respect.

Tips for New Growers

For those of you new to the game—maybe still in veg on your first grow—you’re probably wondering, “How do I even approach trimming?” While I don’t have a video for you, here are a few nuggets of wisdom from the community:

Get comfortable: A good office chair and a trim tray will save your back and sanity. Thanks to Joe Nelson for that pro tip.

Tools matter: Grab at least six pairs of scissors—preferably some with curved blades. Keep a cup of rubbing alcohol nearby to soak the ones you’re not using. Clean scissors make all the difference.

Team up: If you’ve got multiple plants, invite your friends over to help. Even if they just buck fan leaves, it’s worth the pizza and beer.

Wet vs. Dry Trimming

There’s always the debate: wet or dry trimming? Personally, I’m team wet trim. It feels like half the effort because the leaves are strong and stick out, making them easier to cut. When they’re dry, they curl up and wrap around the buds, turning the process into a finger-pinching nightmare. Trust me, wear gloves—that sticky resin is no joke.

Ryan B. also chimed in with a solid plan: “Clip the fan leaves before drying. Handle the sugar leaves after they’re dry. Throw on a movie, pack a bowl, and get busy.” Oh, and don’t forget to rotate your scissors in and out of an iso alcohol soak every ten minutes to keep them sharp and sticky-free.

Final Thoughts

Trimming might feel like a grind—literally and figuratively—but at the end of the day, it’s all part of the journey. Every sticky hand, sore back, and late-night trimming session is a step toward that beautifully cured, homegrown cannabis. And when you finally light up that first bowl, you’ll know it was all worth it.

So here’s to the growers, the trimmers, and everyone in between. Keep growing, keep learning, and most importantly, enjoy the fruits of your labor.