Thanks to the rising popularity of cannabis and its derivatives, more and more U.S. states have legalized the use of both medicinal and recreational marijuana.
This has paved the way for U.S. residents to now legally consume the ‘herbal drug’ either for recreational or medical purposes. Out of all the cannabis products, a majority of users prefer smoking weed due to its instant-acting effects on the body.
This has raised the demand for flowers in the market to a point where many fraud companies have started selling cannabis just to make money. In such a situation, knowing how to determine the quality flower is crucial. Below, we have shared five things you must know while buying a cannabis flower.
Smell it
One of the best ways to figure out the quality of a flower is to give it a thorough smell. Budtenders at breckenridge dispensary suggest customers whiff the flower and try to identify how they like the overall smell of the flower.
A fresh and good-quality flower should have an earthy, skunky, fruity, or floral smell. However, a low-quality one should remind you of an old barn.
Feel it
Another way to judge a flower is by feeling it. Touch it gently and try to get the idea of its texture. A fresh bud should be slightly sticky but not damp ( slightly wet). It should also not be slimy. Moreover, the stems should be dry and snap off easily when making a joint.
You can also do this at home when you’re about to burn the bud. Just feel it and see how slowly or fast it burns.
Check the CBD: THC Ratio
Do not forget to check the CBD and THC ratio in the strains you’re interested in. You can ask your budtender to explain the accurate profile of cannabinoids and terpenes in the strains, as it will help you determine the potency of the flower.
While many people think a strain with a high amount of THC would be stronger, that’s not necessarily the case. While the ratio might depend on your personal preferences, experts advise going for a strain that has the balance of both CBD and THC. It is because too much THC can be overwhelming, and too low CBD can be ineffective. So. always strive to find the balance.
Look for third-party lab results
Another important factor while buying a cannabis flower is to check its third-party lab results. Lab results help you determine the accurate profile of cannabinoids in the product. Look for brands that provide COA (Certificate of Analysis) that tells you about the product’s quality and ensure that it has less than 0.3% of THC (legal limit of THC).
Also, you must look for growers and see if they use organic practices to harvest the cannabis plant. This is an impressive sign of you getting good-quality weed.
Final Thoughts
Cannabis users have different experiences when it comes to smoking weed. Along with proper research on the strains, people often lookout for products as per their level of experience. And that’s a good way to choose a flower. If you still get confused about what strain to buy, ask the budtender to guide you thoroughly.
Also, Read- How To Choose The Apt Cannabis Product For Chronic Pain
