How to Tell Good Weed from Bad Weed

Now weed is legal in many countries and states, we expect the number of both consumers and manufacturers to increase. When more people are making marijuana, some might be dishonest and end up selling low-quality weed. The available products are confusing enough, and with more sellers in the market, buyers might have challenges settling for the best marijuana.

Nobody wants to get ripped off and end up using an inferior product. So, you ought to find ways of distinguishing between Dank and Reggie weed. “Dank” is a term used to describe high-quality marijuana. That is the kind with sufficient THC content. It has healthy buds, few seeds, small stems, and is sticky. On the contrast, Reggie weed is reserved for inferior quality. It is the sort of marijuana that many people have experienced and hope to never encounter it. You can pick Reggie weed easily because it has lots of seeds, a big stem, and low THC. Therefore, you have to clean it thoroughly before using. To avoid all this hustle here are some characteristics to check before buying marijuana.

Stem and Seed Content

When buying weed, your goal is to get something you can smoke. Unfortunately, we live in an era where everyone wants to be unscrupulous for no reason. Therefore, you should be careful not to buy cannabis with lots of seeds and a big stem. The stem of marijuana is of no use, yet it accounts for the total weight of the product you purchase. The seeds are even worse because they usually explode when exposed to fire. That could potentially blow up the whole blunt. In that case, the less of the seeds and the stems there are in the product, the better for you.

Buying marijuana with a high percentage of stems and seeds is not only a waste of your money but also a waste of your time because it will take forever for you to get high. So, avoid going for products with a visibly high content of seeds and stems unless you are getting it as a ridiculously low cost.

Aroma & Taste

Quality marijuana that has been grown well will exhibit a pungent, unique smell from distant. The musk may range from earthy to sweet or at times diesel-like. The reason for its distinct smell is the high content of terpenes in marijuana. On the contract, inferior buds might not have any smell, or its smell might be similar to alfalfa or hay. That is a sign that the cannabis wasn’t grown appropriately. To understand this better, coffee and chocolate-scented products are attributed to the Indica strain, while citrus smells are indicative of the Sativa strains. Usually, hybrid scents have a mixture of both.

The taste might be a hard trait to figure out when considering the best cannabis strain. An experienced user will ascertain that well-nurtured marijuana has a fresh taste. If its taste is off, you had better not purchase it. Therefore, keep off buds that don’t have a distinctive smell or those without any. Pungency is associated with the terpene content and how potent the strain is. Good quality cannabis has a slight shade of green. Some might have a hint of purple or blue, which is an indication of anthocyanin content. If the bud is tan, brown, red, or yellow, there is a chance that it’s low-grade and you shouldn’t buy.

Trichome Count

You might require having a magnifying glass to figure out the trichome count, but over time it will be relatively easy. A high-quality marijuana strain is expected to produce several buds with trichomes inside. That is where the terpenes and CBDs are stored. Remember that this is very important because CBDs and terpenes are responsible for the taste, smell, and most importantly, the health benefits. If marijuana has been tested in a lab, you can check for the quantities of CBD and THC. If not, the only way to know the percentages is by looking at the trichomes. Usually, they are crystalline and they coat the flowers and leaves.

Go for weed with thick, shiny trichomes covering. The more there are, the likelier you are to have an enjoyable experience. When you encounter weed with milky, white trichomes, chances are that the crop was harvested when it was fully ripe. Such a product will look like small bright mushrooms under a microscope, which is a pretty scene. If you check for trichome content in cannabis that was harvested prematurely, you will notice that it has underdeveloped trichomes. You should avoid such products because they won’t meet your expectations.

If you encounter weed with an amber tinge, the plant might have been harvested late and could comprise high intensities of CBN. While the compound has good medicinal value, it might give make you feel tired, rather than giving you a “high” feeling. Therefore, taking such cannabis is unadvisable as you might end up feeling unwell.

Bud Structure & Trim

When it comes to the look, different strains will have varying structures. Sativa buds are likely to be fluffy and tight, while Indica buds are usually dense and tight. Hybrid strains will have a mixed-up bud structure. You will also realize that Sativa buds are usually covered in red or orange hairs known as pistils. The pistils will seem distributed throughout the plant and not clustered in some parts. That isn’t something you see a lot in Indica. Although this isn’t always the case, the strains follow this rule. When grown inappropriately, Indica buds might end up looking tight and fluffy like Sativa strains.

After being harvested, weed plants are trimmed to get rid of the excess leaves. Quality products should be hand-trimmed instead of machine-trimmed. Although there has been an influx of trimming equipment especially following the legalization of marijuana, machines don’t always give a clean trim. They often disfigure the buds and tamper with the trichomes, which are highly sensitive. Avoid buds that don’t seem like they have been trimmed properly and the damaged ones. Also, stay away from buds with visible or loose stems.

Final Thoughts

Bad weed might result in devastating health effects. When you smoke poor products, they could be damaging on your throat, and it won’t be any better than smoking cigarettes. Therefore, avoid low-grade weed like plague.

Don’t forget to check if the buds you are buying have mold. Moldy weed looks like what you would usually find on rotten bread or cheese. The only way to tell if the product is in good shape is to look at it carefully. In case you notice dust or webbing on the plant, there could be mold. Also, its smell might resemble that of human odor.

If possible, go for cannabis from a reputable seller, whether online or offline. The ideal source would be a licensed dispensary. If there is none close to your residence, consider finding a good local dealer. Unfortunately, most states have banned the selling of marijuana locally stored. So, make sure that you don’t break the law by checking if the source is legally allowed in your location. Hopefully, this information will help you make great choices when buying weed. Over time, you will be experienced, and choosing good cannabis products won’t be difficult.