Post-Harvest Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Harvesting and Post-Harvest Protocols

1. Dry Trimming, Defoliation, and Bucking

Objective: Optimize the plant for resin extraction.

Steps:

Conduct dry trimming and defoliation to eliminate superfluous plant material.

Bucking the plant to detach flowers from stems is essential.

Allow the bucked plant to rest for a duration of 2-3 weeks at a controlled humidity level of 60%.

2. Resin Gland Evaluation

Objective: Confirm the optimal functionality of resin glands.

Steps:

Utilize a microscope to meticulously examine resin glands for their condition.

Verify that the glands remain intact and have not undergone fractionation.

3. Genetic Assessment

Objective: Identify plants exhibiting preferred characteristics.

Steps:

Evaluate the genetic profile of the plant to ascertain its resinous properties, whether greasy or sticky.

Select specimens that demonstrate superior resin production capabilities.

characteristics.