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We’ve seen better-than-hand-trim quality
See how Elysium Cultivation boosts A & B grade flower yields using Softrim’s robotic cannabis trimmer—turning what used to be trim into premium product.
Indoor Cultivation Tips for Post-Harvest Success
Indoor cannabis cultivation tips that set up post-harvest success: day 21 defoliation, larf control, irrigation taper and the final pre-harvest defoliation.
Dry Room Starter Guide
A step-by-step cannabis drying process for commercial dry rooms: hanging, airflow, 7–10 vs 14–21 day schedules, the Finger Test and conditioning.
Bucking Starter Guide
Cannabis bucking best practices: confirm trim readiness, scissor buck, cut stems to 1/4 inch, separate top colas and stage totes for consistent trimming.
Softrim 1000 Trimming Starter Guide
Softrim 1000 cannabis trimmer setup: startup check, starting settings, spacing by flower size, belts, Draw mode, oscillation, feeding and tuning.
Quality Control Starter Guide
A cannabis quality control process built for Softrim: the Picker, pass-through, stem work, re-run and larf bins, and a QC feedback loop that cuts labor.
How to Tell If Your Cannabis Is Dry Enough to Trim
Pulling your crop early is the most common drying mistake. What water activity means for mold and terpene loss — and how to tell when your buds are actually ready.
Softrim Process FAQ
How the bladeless Softrim process works — the silicone-finger mechanism, what it does to trichomes and bud structure, what flower it needs, and what it doesn’t do.
Understanding Larf
Larf is the loose, airy growth on a plant’s lower branches. Why it forms, why it dries on its own schedule, and how to handle it from canopy to dry room.
This machine is the new standard for commercial trim machines.
Sunmed Growers’ Post Harvest Manager explains why Softrim’s bladeless cannabis trimmer outperforms standard machines—preserving bud structure and saving labor.
Elysium Cultivation Talks About Getting More A & B Product Instead Of Just Trim
See how Elysium Cultivation boosts A & B grade flower yields using Softrim’s robotic cannabis trimmer—turning what used to be trim into premium product.
CEN at MJBizCon: Bladeless Bud Trimmer Cuts Down on Waste
Cannabis Equipment News features Softrim at MJBizCon, showcasing how our bladeless cannabis bud trimmer cuts down on waste and protects valuable bud quality.
Softrim will definitely change the industry standard for mechanical trimming.
Sunmed Growers’ Post Harvest Manager explains why Softrim’s bladeless cannabis trimmer outperforms standard machines—preserving bud structure and saving labor.
Overall, Berry Green strongly endorses the Softrim to be used in every company’s post-harvest process
Berry Green’s GM shares how Softrim’s cannabis trimmer cut trim labor by over 50% while maintaining hand-trimmed quality across their Michigan operation.
Softrim directly contributed to improvements in quality, throughout and yield at Common Citizen
Common Citizen’s COO endorses Softrim’s cannabis trimmer for boosting flower quality, packaged bud ratios, and yield while reducing post-harvest lead times.
We confidently recommend the Softrim machine to any operation looking to enhance quality and efficiency & volume.
Bodega’s David Frasier shares how Softrim’s cannabis trimmer tripled their trim productivity while preserving the structure and appearance of every cultivar.
Bud Trimming Reinvented by Softrim with High Throughput and Silicone Fingers
Softrim is more than a bud trimming machine—it’s a complete rethinking of cannabis post-harvest processing, engineered with industrial bud trimming precision.
Softrim Bud Trimmers vs. Bladed Bud Trimmers
Softrim Bud Trimmer – Save Terps, Time, and Yield
Softrim – Automatic Bud Trimmer Product Evaluation
Flower Yield- “We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This Before”
Softrim: The Third and Best Cannabis Trimming Option
The Advantages of Softrim De-leafing and the Single-Piece-Flow Process
Softrim Indoor Cannabis Trimming Machine
Softrim Robotics-Based Cannabis De-Leafing System Launching at MJBizCon 2024