For new users especially, purchasing cannabis can be a bit overwhelming. As soon as you walk into any cannabis shop, you are greeted with an enormous range of goods.
How can you even begin to sort through all of your choices to find the best one? Here are some of the most useful tips that you can follow to buy the best pot in Washington.
Not Just About the THC
Many people mistakenly think that the best way to pick out the best pot in Washington is through how much THC it contains. Interestingly, though, not all high-quality marijuana, what is referred to as top-shelf, contains high amounts of THC.
The reason why is the quality of the marijuana is determined by the various terpenes and cannabinoids used, along with the THC. Many products with high amounts of THC lack diversity in cannabinoids and terpenes, which results in a short-lived or even anxiety-producing high.
Check the Freshness
One of the best ways to ensure that you are purchasing quality from the best pot shop is through freshness. Some shops will let you smell the flower before they package it for you. This is by far the best way to determine the quality of what you are buying. The stronger it smells, the better its terpene profile, which means better quality.
Always check the packaging date at places that don’t allow you to smell the flower before purchasing it. Anything older than six months is not worth purchasing because terpenes degrade over time. The date you are looking for is the harvest date. If it’s over or too close to six months ago, skip it.