A bud trimmer, or leaf trimming machine, removes the leaves from harvested plants in a fraction of the time scissors take. Here you will find manual trimmers (Trimbag, Trimbag Camo, Tumble Trimmer with replacement blades) and electric ones (Trimpro Automatik with dimmer, Twister T4 for professional use). The full overview of harvest and drying is under harvest and drying.
| Model | Drive | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Trimbag and Trimbag Camo | Manual, bag you turn | Small amounts of dried material |
| Tumble Trimmer | Manual, hand-cranked drum with blades | Home harvests, dried material |
| Trimpro Automatik | Electric, with dimmer | Larger quantities per harvest |
| Twister T4 | Electric, professional | High volumes |
Manual models cost less and are quiet, but take time and effort; electric ones pay off when you process large quantities at every harvest. So the main criterion is volume, then method: dry or wet.
Wet trimming is done right after cutting, while the leaves are still firm. Dry trimming is done after 7–14 days of drying at 18–21 °C and 55–62% humidity, when the leaves are crisp and come away easily. Rotating machines such as the Trimbag and Tumble Trimmer work dry: the material must be properly dried, otherwise the leaves do not come off and the buds get crushed. Nets and tents for this step are under drying.
All prices are in Swiss francs including Swiss VAT. Gro.w.LaB ships throughout Switzerland with Swiss Post; bulky parcels travel by courier. We can help you choose the trimmer that matches the quantity you harvest. For technical advice, send us an email or call +41 79 359 67 58; you are welcome at our Quartino shop by appointment.
For small harvests a Trimbag or the manual Tumble Trimmer is enough. For larger quantities an electric machine such as the Trimpro Automatik saves hours; the Twister T4 is for professional volumes.
It depends on your method: wet trimming happens right after cutting, dry trimming after drying. The Trimbag and Tumble Trimmer work dry.
You put the dried material in the drum and turn the crank: the buds roll and the blades cut off the leaves that poke through the grid; they fall below.
Not if the material is properly dried, the load is moderate and the cycles are short. Too many turns or material that is still damp will crush the buds.
