Trimming & Bucking

Essential Trimming Accessories For Peak Productivity

Even if you are using a trimming machine and bucking machine, there are some essential trimming accessories to help you harvest your plants as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Whether you are trimming 5 plants or 50, the goal remains the same - getting it done fast, and getting it done right.

Harvesting fast isn’t that impressive if the trim quality is low. If you are a commercial grower, maintaining bag appeal is a huge priority.

These accessories and tools are a must have for hobbyists and commercial growers alike.

Trimming Machine Care: Cleaning & Maintaining Your Trimmer

It’s important to learn how to clean & maintain your trimming machine if you want to achieve peak productivity and extend the life of your equipment. Trimming machine care is an essential duty you'll have as a grower.

Some growers will simply run the machine all day, working through hundreds of pounds of flower, and then spray the machine down with a pressure washer and call it a day.

Even worse, some growers will leave their bud trimmer all gunked up overnight! If you just follow the advice we’ll outline in this article, you can get your trimming machine clean and maintained to get the life out of it you should.

Harvest Automation: Increase Efficiency With Trimmers, Buckers, and Conveyors

Harvest automation is something every commercial grower should be striving towards because it means higher profits, better flower, and a more discreet operation with fewer workers.

These days, even small-scale operations can increase the productivity of their harvest, by switching from hand trimming to machine trimming.

Previously, only the largest grows could afford to invest in a trimming machine, but as technology advances, this is no longer the case.

We have the products to help you automate every aspect of your harvest, but we want to first talk about what we mean when discussing automation.

Wet Trim vs Dry Trim: Which Is Better?

One of the most debated topics in this industry is wet trim vs dry trim - which is better?

Growers on both sides of the fence make valid arguments and swear their method of harvesting is better.

There are good points for each side of the debate, but what it really comes down to is what your flower is used for the size of your yield, and personal preference.

Before we break down the pros and cons of each, let’s explain the difference.

Hemp Growing Supplies

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Hydrobuilder.com has been supplying commercial hemp farms with hemp propagation equipment, hemp grow lights, and harvest supplies since 2011.

We are proud to be considered an authority figure in this industry, and love working with small and large scale farms.

With the country wide legalization of hemp, industrial hemp farms are in a position to be more successful than ever.

The question now becomes how to get the most out of your crop. Automation and optimization go hand in hand, and should always be the goals of industrial hemp farmers.

Here are a few of the hemp growing supplies and equipment we carry here that can help you take your operation to the next level, for your most profitable season yet.

Best Trimming Machines of 2023

As harvest approaches, many growers are wondering what the best trimming machine of 2023 is.

There isn't necessarily a "best" trimmer, because the answer to this depends on the size of your grow, how you'll be trimming, and your budget.

This may be your first introduction to trimming machines, so let's give you a bit of background info on these valuable, profit-boosting pieces of equipment.

The Best Bucking Machines of Harvest 2023

If you are preparing for harvest this upcoming fall, you are undoubtedly overwhelmed with the rush of this season.

An important step before harvest is finding a powerful, efficient bucking machine to increase your productivity and ROI.

Whether you are harvesting, you need an efficient process for removing the stems from your plants.

You likely know all about trimming machines, but these days bucking is just important.

We’ve created a list of the best bucking machines for sale of harvest 2023. But first, let's cover a bit more about this relatively new piece of harvest equipment.

Beginner's Guide to Harvest, Drying, and Curing

After all the hard work through veg and flower, the time has finally come - harvest.

After 3-4 months of hard work growing your plants, you are ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

While most of the hard work is over, it is crucial to execute your harvest, dry, and cure to perfection. If you make mistakes now, all your time, energy, and money spent over the plants life cycle will be for not.

There are many intricacies to consider, such as the right time to harvest, how you will trim, and drying and curing strategies. Keep reading to ensure your first harvest is a successful one!

Twister T2 and T4 Trimmers Review

Twister has a solid reputation in the industry as a leader in both quality, reliability, and innovation. See how the T4 trimmer stands out.

Hand Trimming VS Trimming Machines

Machine Trimmers vs. Hand Trimmers; which tool will rise to the top? Whether you are pro-hand or machine, we can all agree, your trim is only as good as your tools.