As the Autumn season arrives, so does Harvest 2022 for the cannabis industry. What is usually a celebrated time of the year for people who enjoy marijuana, may face more misfortune than ever before. From not following proper growing procedures, to following proper regulations, there are countless ways any cannabis product can go wrong. In this article, we want to go over everything that can go wrong with marijuana from start to finish.
How to Know if Your Weed is Up to Standard?
Growing the best cannabis is one challenge on its own, but growing great cannabis every single time requires consistent drying and curing of the buds. According to High Times, if your cannabis flower is dried and cured correctly, you should hear an audible snap when breaking the stems no more than an eighth of an inch below the buds. If you have enjoyed enough marijuana, you should know visually that the sticky THC filled resin coating the buds is a fantastic indicator to let you know that is worth smoking. On top of that, the pungent aroma from the weed should also be instantly filling the air.
There is a ton of information to learn about knowing whether or not your cannabis was dried and cured to its greatest potential. On top of that, there is more to learn about the other malfunctions that may occur throughout the entire supply-chain.
The Growers
Cultivating marijuana may be the most important step in the entire cannabis supply chain. For five months, growers are tasked with carefully producing the best cannabis they can with their given growing conditions and resources. At any point, anything can go wrong, from having pests in an outdoor grow, to experiencing power outages at an indoor grow, no cannabis plant is safe from external variables. Furthermore, with the high tax rates in many legalized states, some of the grown weed will never even see the shelves as the demand for legal marijuana is eclipsed by black market sales.
As farmers across the nation hone in on their indoor growing techniques, some of the average indoor and outdoor marijuana grown in states like Ohio and Oklahoma now surpass the lower end indoor and outdoor flower grown in California.
The Distros
Ditribution companies may also be at fault for providing a poor quality product. In some cases, cannabis companies may have the luxury of vertically integrating their entire supply chain from seed to sale. This allows them to have full control over their products, and ensure consistency throughout every step. This is not the case for all companies. Growers that are just starting out may have to work with a third party distribution company to promote their bran in the market. In such cases, the cultivators lose quality control over their products, and are at the mercy of how well the third party companies can handle the goods.
Transportation is another variable. Transportation companies, especially in the cannabis industry, do not always have the same means of handling their client’s packages. The quality behind how well your products are shipped and sealed may vary tremendously.
The Dispensaries
Even if the distribution and transportation companies are able to bring their cannabis products in a way where their quality remains in tact, the shelves at the dispensaries may not provide the same preservation. Many if not all cannabis products require cooler temperatures to prolong their shelf life. Older product beyond 60 days after harvest are the ones you need to be truly careful of.
Conclusion
If your cannabis is not consumed within a reasonable period of time, your product may not be in the best conditions. The longer you wait, the more likely your marijuana is susceptible to contamination. If you leave your cannabis products in the sun, you may also alter the potency or cannabinoid makeup, producing an entirely different experience than what you were intended to have. If that’s what you’re going for, don’t let us stop you. We just wanted to help you recognize fresh cannabis buds when you see it.
