Just cut down, dry slightly, say for a week, then cut all the big fan leaves off leaving the smaller leaves. Then put back and let it dry completely, then cure it either with jars, or do a water cure.

If theres trichs on the bigger leaves, save em and make hash like buster said.
LIP Reviewed by LIP on . READY TO HARVEST.. BUT HOW? Trichromes are all ready and buds look good. Is there any trick to it or just snip. I've heard boiling the roots for a few seconds. Ive heard just cut the trunk. Please advice as to the best all around way to cut these critters down. also , how long should i let it hang dry before i cut the leaves. few hours or a day or 2? any input would be great as I would like to harvest in a few hours.. Rating: 5