If you were living in a state where marijuana is legal, trimmed buds are much like what you find in your local dispensary. If you’re not planning to use them to prepare extracts, you may as well be putting them to use by smoking them. There is a general consensus that trimmed buds are widely preferred, but when you’re growing for your own consumption, prepare your buds however you please! The sugar leaves, in particular, are covered in trichomes. Many smokers believe that when trim leaves are smoked, they impact the overall flavor of the smoke/vapor, and cause the smoke quality to be much harsher. As you can see in the picture above, the manicured nug looks a lot more appealing, to most people, than the untrimmed beside it.Īs of recently (especially after legalization in numerous states), a good trim is associated with good bud, and untrimmed buds tend to be less appealing for many users. If you’re trying to move away from consumer and toward producer status, you are probably familiar with “bag appeal,” or a product that looks enticing all on its own. Consumers tend to prefer a presentable and aesthetically pleasing product. Trimmed cannabis buds have a more uniform appearance, showing off the calyces, pistils, and their trichomes. Some growers believe that trimming your buds results in a better look.

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