Quote Originally Posted by sunbiz1
*Sighs*

This is the hardest time of year. We all work for 4-6 months on outdoor plants, the buds are looking great!. Yet, they are still not ready and we have to wait another Goddamn month before we can even start drying.

In my experience, removing buds/arms individually will provide a 25-40% increase in yield. I did the same thing with my native non-herb flowers here(bee balm flowers)at the house a week ago, and am already getting a second bloom.
So, are you saying that I should cut the most ripe branches, then wait another week or two? (or until the others look like they are completely done)? just to clarify