Wet Trim vs Dry Trim: Which Is Better?
By The Budometry TeamPublished Updated
There is no universal winner. The right choice depends mostly on your drying environment's humidity.
Part of our pillar guide: Harvest, Dry and Cure: Getting the Last 30% Right
Wet trimming
Trimming immediately after cutting is faster and easier because leaves stand out stiffly. It also speeds the dry considerably, which is a problem in dry climates and a benefit in humid ones.
Dry trimming
Hanging whole and trimming after 10-14 days slows the dry and protects trichomes with a leaf blanket. It is harder work — dried leaves curl into the bud — and it requires more hanging space.
How to choose
In a humid environment, wet trim to help the flower dry down. In a dry environment, dry trim to slow it. Both produce excellent results when the dry conditions land at 60/60.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I remove all sugar leaves?
- Trim what protrudes past the bud. Leaving some sugar leaf is fine and protects trichomes.
The full guide on this topic
Harvest, Dry and Cure: Getting the Last 30% Right
How to read trichomes for harvest timing, plus the temperature, humidity and timeline for a slow dry and a proper jar cure that preserves aroma.