Medicinal Cannabis Harvesting Stage
Medicinal Cannabis Harvesting Stage
Australian Cannabis Consulting | Cannabis Harvesting Stage
This page covers information about the fourth stage of the 12 stage medicinal cannabis production process. This is the cannabis harvesting stage, including knowing when to harvest cannabis for best results in terms of quality and yield.
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Harvesting Cannabis
As the fourth stage of the 12 stages medicinal cannabis production process, harvest is when the flowers are removed from the plant. The rest of the plant is discarded following GMP waste management processes.
When to harvest medicinal cannabis
Harvesting cannabis flowers at exactly the right time is critical for optimizing the active ingredient content of the flower. Harvest too soon and you lose potency and yield. Harvest too late, and you can end up with a purely sedative product.
Medicinal Cannabis Harvesting Stage | Choosing the right time to harvest
The right medical cannabis harvesting stage depends on the cannabis variety you are growing and the active ingredient you are seeking. Timing can vary from a few days to a few weeks between different cannabis varieties. With most varieties, the window for optimum harvest is narrow – a few days at best.
Like any horticultural product, knowing the visual and physical signs to look for to determine harvest time relies on knowledge and experience. Typically, a grower will use a magnifying device, like a Jeweller’s Loupe or a digital microscope to examine the resin-filled trichomes on the flowers.
