Colorado is one of the states that has legalized cannabis for medical and recreational use. However, the experience and effectiveness of your cannabis depends on the quality of your product, meaning you must research and compare different dispensaries to determine the best Colorado cannabis.
There are various qualities to consider when comparing to help you choose the perfect match depending on your preferences.
Smell
High-quality cannabis usually has a pungent and pleasant smell. There are different types of smells you can get from high-quality cannabis, including pine, skunk, and diesel.
Feel
If you are buying cannabis flowers, touch or gently squeeze them between your fingers. High-quality cannabis should be spongy, sticky, and easy to fall apart. The stems should snap, and the buds should not be slightly wet or soft because that increases the chances of getting mildew or mold.
Look
Top-shelf cannabis is usually dark green with streaks of orange or red hair-like structures. Some can also be bright blue or deep purple. You should easily see the trichomes, which are small appendages resembling glimmering crystals that contribute to the cannabis’s flavor, effect, and smell.
Flower Structure
High-quality cannabis sativa that has been left to mature fully has light and fluffy flowers, while indica has denser and tighter flowers. However, they should not be too fluffy as that could mean there was not enough light when growing. They should also not be too dense because it could indicate the use of growth regulators.
THC vs. CBD
These are the two most active compounds in cannabis with different effects. Therefore, ask about the percentage of each before purchasing your cannabis. While they both have numerous health benefits, like pain, anxiety, insomnia, and depression relief, THC causes a psychoactive effect.
Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid?
Sativa strains are known for a more psychoactive effect,indica strains deliver a more sedated and relaxed feeling, and hybrids have a combination of the two.
Certificate of Analysis
This is essential in choosing the best Colorado cannabis because it tells you details like terpene profiles, moisture content, residual solvents, and whether the cannabis has heavy metals, pesticides, foreign materials, or residual solvents.
