by Atlas Seed | Dec 23, 2022 | Cannabis Grow Guide, Post-Harvest, Processing
Finished cannabis flowers have traditionally been put into turkey bags in 1-pound increments. This is still common practice, though more frequently, we see flowers go directly from the trim line into branded packaging, with the most common size being an ⅛ oz. On our...
by Atlas Seed | Dec 22, 2022 | Processing
After trimming material is graded in preparation for sale. There are essentially three grades of cannabis flowers – smalls, mids, and tops. Smalls are flowers smaller than a dime. These are usually from the lower portion of the plant but also can be formed when...
by Atlas Seed | Dec 19, 2022 | Processing
The by-product of trimming is trim, AKA shake. This is the leaf matter and small pieces of flower removed during trimming that still contain THC and can be used in extraction, or in cases of exceptional quality, in pre-rolls or ready-to-roll products. The...
by Atlas Seed | Dec 16, 2022 | Processing
The final step in the crop cycle is trimming. This means removing the green leafy plant matter, leaving only trichome-covered flowers – the good stuff. This was traditionally performed with small trim scissors and rubber gloves to keep the resin off the hands....
by Atlas Seed | Dec 14, 2022 | Processing
What is the meaning of “bucking?” When material has been dried still on the stem, before it can be trimmed, it must be removed from the stem or bucked. This is the physical task of clipping or ripping each flower from the stems. It is very laborious and...