Trim of the Flower

What to look for: Quality of the Trim. Properly trimmed flower reveals the structure and integrity of the flower. Excess leaves without an abundant trichome coverage may lead to a harsher taste. Unwanted leaf material and excess stems are removed. The only portion of stem that should be visible is at the base of the flower from where it was attached to the plant.

What to avoid: Over-trimmed flower. Over trimmed flower has obvious cuts and slashes. Individual flowers may be cut and trichomes may have been broken and knocked off (kiefed) resulting in less trichomes and less of the psychoactive and/or therapeutic content. It can expose discoloration on the outside of the flower. The integrity and structure of the flower can be lost or damaged.