The global cannabis consumption is on the rise, and the sales are projected to hit the mark of $31.4 billion by 2021. The Canadian market alone is expected to be worth $7 billion by 2021, and Canadians spend around $908 million on non-medical cannabis each year. The legalization of weed has not only increased and facilitated its access, but it has also increased the awareness regarding it.
Non-medical cannabis isn’t the only weed product that’s grown in popularity. CBD oil, in particular, is known for its medicinal benefits. It’s available in various forms and you can either take it orally or apply it topically through creams, tinctures, or balms. Due to the legalization of CBD oil Canada-wide, there are many retailers you can choose from, especially online.
Gone are the days when you had to rely on limited options and the supplier’s word regarding the potency and quality of the weed. Due to legalization, weed transactions have become more transparent, and are very similar to anything else you can buy at the store, where you can touch, feel, and smell the product before making the purchase.
If you are a first-time user of weed with no prior experience or information regarding how to buy the sought after plant, we have made a guide for you to follow so that you can get the perfect first experience. Here’s what you need to know.
Understanding weed
Before you purchase weed, you need to understand that the ‘high’ is not identical in all marijuana, and there are two main types of strains that provide a different kind of high. These two main types of weed are Indica and Sativa.
When it comes to Sativa, the high is cerebral, meaning its effects are felt mainly in the head. Experienced users use sativa’s high for increased creativity. This high is also a happy one, and you will often find yourself giggling. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the component responsible for making you high, is found in large quantities, and they have a “piney” smell.
Indicas, on the other hand, can be identified by their deep colors and are known to give body highs, which means that the whole body can feel the effect of getting high. These body highs are helpful for people looking to relax, relieve pain, and fall asleep. This is possible because Indica contains a large amount of cannabidiol (CBD), which is well known for its medical benefits.
You can also find a marijuana dispensary that also offers ‘hybrid’ strains, which carry the properties of both the Sativa and Indica. Understanding the nature of weed is important for first-time users as many of them tend to look for those that will get them very high, and although getting too high will not be fatal, it can lead to an unpleasant experience. Thus first-time users should start with a strain that has low levels of THC.
Differentiating the good from the bad
Separating good quality weed from bad quality weed can prove challenging even for experienced consumers, let alone first-time users. Not all weed is the same; thus, not all highs are the same, and the best smoking experience is the result of choosing the best marijuana bud. A good smoking experience means relaxing aromas, pleasant highs, and great flavor. The leading indicators that help you identify high-quality weed are:
Smell: As a rule of thumb, the stronger the fragrance, the better the weed. Cannabis, which has been cured and cultivated to the best of standards, gives out a pleasant and pungent aroma. On the other hand, low-quality marijuana often gives out mildewy, musty, and generally unpleasant aroma.
Feel: High-quality cannabis flowers should be a little spongy and sticky when you touch them, whereas a low-quality flower will be brittle and dry to touch.
Look: The visual hints to look out for when buying weed are the colors. High-quality flowers have an array of colors on display that include shades of green, orange, red, and sometimes bright blue, and deep purple. One color to look out for and avoid is brown, as that is an indication of a low-quality flower.
Flower structure: An indication of a high-quality flower is the fluffy and light flower structure that can easily be seen by the naked eye.
Weed Consumption – different delivery methods
Once you have chosen the perfect strain and bud of weed, the next important step is the delivery method. The delivery method here means how the weed is consumed. Most people associate weed with smoking, but weed can be consumed in many different ways. The three main delivery methods are inhalation, oral, and topical. Each delivery method has its own distinct experience and unique effects.
The two most popular inhalation methods are smoking and vaporization. Vaporizers are suitable for people who are health-conscious. The weed can be consumed in these vapes through cartridges, which include different forms of cannabis concentrates, such as wax. The oral delivery method includes all the techniques that are consumed through the mouth, while the topical delivery method includes techniques in which the weed is absorbed through the skin.
Choose the right online shop
Purchasing weed online has many advantages that include the convenience of home delivery, consumer reviews regarding the shop and the products, cheaper offers, and saving time and money. But to get the best buying experience online, you need to make sure your chosen store has quality controls in place, the transactions are safe and secure, and the shop mentions the origin of the products.
Searching for an excellent online shop can seem to be a tedious task with so many options. With a single search on Google, you can differentiate a credible marijuana dispensary from a non-credible one if it has all the necessary certifications in place. A credible Canada weed dispensary will provide you with easy shipping, will have detailed descriptions of products including original pictures, and will have great promotional offers.
With the legalization of weed, the options we have to choose from have become virtually endless, and choosing the right pot can seem to be a very confusing task, especially for first-time users. But this legalization of weed has given rise to online dispensaries, which provide a lot of information, awareness, and convenience to the consumer. The article is a guide to help you buy the right weed, but no one strain or type of marijuana is the best – it all comes down to personal preference. So the best advice is to keep the tips discussed in the article in mind and try different types of weed to find out the one that best suits your tastes.
