Sueet
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If you are using only water I don't see how it could change anything. Buds get rained on all the time and it's ok?
Loss of trichomes during the harvesting process
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Phillybonker
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That logic makes sense. I'll do a limited bud wash on some of my buds using only room temperature water and I'll see how it works out.
Sativa1970
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I did it purely for experimentation, not necessity, since these were indoor hydroponic plants. There were no bugs or dust to wash off. Gently touching a finger to the plant leaves a gooey sticky residue. Rain dose break some trichomes but it is part of the outdoor grow tax. Don't see how a cannon ball into a bucket wouldn't knock a few loose.
Washing won't ruin the bud. I would gladly give up a few cannabinoids if smoking buds with manure dust was the alternative. Nothing ruins a smoke sesh like discovering a bird left a present on a bud. My experience was washing a clean bud, did not improve it, and it had a minor negative effect.