Week 30 – Flowering Week 7 (Harvest)
This week marks the end of the Pineapple Upside Down flowering cycle.
The plant was flushed for a full week leading up to harvest.
During this final phase, light intensity was deliberately reduced to help preserve trichomes and maintain the terpene profile as much as possible.
A clear color change was observed compared to the previous week, confirming the plant was reaching full maturity.
Trichomes were inspected closely and showed a dominant cloudy appearance, with a balanced presence of amber and very few remaining clear trichomes.
Harvest has now been completed.
The plant is entering the drying phase, which is planned to run at approximately 16–17°C.
Drying time is expected to be at least 15 days, possibly extending to three weeks depending on conditions.
Aroma at harvest is very pronounced, with strong pineapple and exotic fruit notes.
Yield is not expected to be exceptional, with a large proportion of small buds, but all material will be used.
Lower-grade buds and trim will likely be processed rather than discarded.
This run came with its share of challenges and difficulties, but it provided valuable lessons.
The focus going forward is to refine the process, improve consistency, and aim for a repeatable quality standard.
The next update will take place after drying, trimming, and weighing, with a full harvest review.
See you in a couple of weeks. Take care.