by Jorge Cervantes
Harvesting Leaves
Remove large leaves while plants are still in the ground. Cut or pluck of the entire leaf and leaf stem. Once the large leaves are fully formed, THC potency has generally peaked. Smaller leaves around buds continue to develop resin until buds are ripe. Peak potency is retained as long as leaves are healthy and green. Harvest yellow and diseased leaves and dispose of them.
Toss leaves into a paper bag, not a plastic bag. Paper bags breathe well and can be closed by folding over the top.
Keep the paper bag in a closet or area with 45-55 percent humidity and 65-75F temperature. Reach into the bag once or twice a day and turn leaves so the moist leaves mix with the drier leaves. Leaves will be dry to the touch in 5-7 days. Once dry, place leaves in the freezer so they are ready to make hash.