Are you an avid indoor gardener? You’ll always be on the lookout for ways to perfect your yield — in a manner that suits your personal needs and style, of course. Once you have invested in a great grow tent, lighting system, and ventilation system, you might be ready to explore your trimming options.
Automated trimming machines have recently risen in popularity and you’d be wrong to think that they’re only a viable option for commercial growers. Smaller automated trimmers are more affordable than ever, and they can make your life a lot easier.
Your only question now is, which trimming method is right for you?
Old School Manual Trimming
The old-fashioned way of trimming your product — one that entails pruning shears and razor-sharp scissors — is also the most time-consuming one. Even professional manual trimmers are not usually able to trim much more than a pound a day.
If you are a hobbyist indoor gardener tending to a small garden, manual trimming may seem like the obvious choice to you — not just because it does not require you to invest in additional equipment, but also because you believe your bud will be superior.
Hand-trimmed buds are widely considered to be more visually-appealing, while also providing a better experience for the consumer.
Hand-Held Electric Trimmers
Hand-held electric trimmers represent an upgrade for indoor gardeners who would like to save themselves some time, while holding onto most of the benefits of manual trimming. High-quality hand-held electrical trimmers are suitable for use with wet and dry plants, offer multiple speeds to allow the trimmer to be as meticulous as they need to be, and are shipped with multiple replacement blades.
Because the trimmer is still fully in charge of the process, which is simply sped up with these manual trimmers, they will need to devote their full attention to the task at hand to avoid mishaps.
Increased speed is the main advantage a hand-held electrical trimmer offers when compared to scissors and shears. When you contrast these nifty little tools with the larger automated trimming machines that have flooded the market recently, on the other hand, you will be delighted by the considerably lower price point. Hand-held electrical trimmers will not set you back more than a few hundred dollars.
Automated Trimming Machines
Indoor cultivators with larger gardens may want to consider investing in a top-of-the-range automated trimming machine designed especially with indoor home growers in mind. An automated trimmer can more than halve your trimming time, and offer consistently excellent results.
With so many automated trimmers on the market, you will want to look for a machine that suits your individual needs perfectly. Pay attention to these factors:
- Many automated trimmers can process both wet and dry bud, while automated trimmers designed for use with dry bud are also on the market.
- As you determine how much product you need to process, keep in mind that you may wish to expand your garden.
- Choose a reputable manufacturer with a solid warranty and a history of great customer service.
