Using a moisture meter?

[av8ersteve]

I’m using the MMD4E meter below and I have been told BOTH and wondering what the consensus here say? Do you push the pins into the stem or a compacted bud when you take the measurement? Would the stem give better consistent results? Thanks all!

 

[hotrodharley]

I’m using the MMD4E meter below and I have been told BOTH and wondering what the consensus here say? Do you push the pins into the stem or a compacted bud when you take the measurement? Would the stem give better consistent results? Thanks all!

I use one for firewood. Can’t picture consistent results trying on cannabis. Never heard of doing it on pot either.

 

[calvin.m16]

You would stab the pins into a bud, we don't care what the stem has in cannabis. For checking if bud is ready for dry trim I just flick the leaves on the bud and if they fly off easily then it's time to trim. Another easy test is just bend the main stem of each branch and if you get a snap then its definitely ready for trim.

To check bud moisture post-harvest the best way would be put into a jar 80% full and get a small hydrometer that fits in the jar, check the moisture % on it after a few hours of the jar being sealed.