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Aurora Indica Grow Journal: The Harvest

By Jake Willhoite · · Updated

aurora indica grow journal harvest

After nearly 18 weeks, the wait is finally over. We’ve harvested our first batch of Aurora Indicas!

Weeks 12-18 were nothing but a waiting game. During this time, all we could do is keep an eye on our plants to make sure that they were staying hydrated, healthy, and continuing to bloom.

aurora indica mature cannabis plant ready to harvest

We closely monitored the color of the trichomes and the development of pistils on the buds.

aurora indica mature cannabis buds close-up

When I noticed the leaf colors fading, most of the pistil hairs darkening, and some trichomes turning amber, I knew it was time to harvest.

aurora indica mature cannabis plants from above

Using fine edge trimmers and non-latex disposable gloves, I began to slowly and carefully trim the buds.

aurora indica harvested buds

I sorted them into a plastic bin, separating the large, fully formed buds from the smaller pieces and other plant material, before drying.

Good airflow matters at this stage: Utah State University Extension advises proper airflow when drying plant material to limit bud rot.

aurora indica harvested and trimmed buds in container

We hope you enjoyed following along on this process as we grew Aurora Indica’s from seed to harvest! If you missed any part of the process, you can always catch up on the previous weeks here:

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