Weed is referred to as Cannabis plant blooms. The flowers have an intoxicating nature and have THC content. The content of THC is the indicator of euphoric potency in the flower.
Weeds can be further classified into two types, that are, good weed and bad weed, and are evaluated on various factors.
Key Takeaways
- Good weed has a pleasant aroma, a well-trimmed appearance, and is free of mold or pests, whereas bad weed may have an off-putting smell, poor trimming, and possible contaminants.
- Good weed provides a smooth and flavorful smoking experience, while bad weed may cause harshness or an unpleasant taste.
- High-quality weed possesses a high cannabinoid content, ensuring potency and desired effects, whereas low-quality weed may have diminished or inconsistent effects.
Good Weed vs Bad Weed
Good weed is the result of careful cultivation, harvesting, and processing of the cannabis plant, resulting in high-quality and potent buds with a robust aroma and flavor profile. Bad weed is the result of poor cultivation practices, resulting in low-quality buds with a weak aroma.
Good weeds are those flowers that are cured and cultivated to the highest standards and conditions. They are grown naturally, with sustainable agriculture and living soil.
The flowers produced are soft and fluffy. They are colorful and aesthetically pleasing in appearance.
On the other hand, bad weeds are those flowers that are cultivated and cured to the lowest standards and conditions. They can be grown artificially or unethically.
The flowers produced are dry and brittle and crumble easily. Such texture signifies the quality of the cultivation of the weeds. They are not visually appealing.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Good Weed | Bad Weed |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | Have a strong pungent aroma | Have a musty, mildewy, or straw-like aroma |
| Appearance | Vibrant colored flowers | Discoloured flowers |
| Texture | The flowers are soft and fluffy | The flowers are dry and brittle |
| Flower structure | Sticky and spongy flower | Hard, dense and rough flower |
| Other names | Premium weed, private reserve, fire, loud, dang, top-shelf bud | Low-grade weed, bunk, brick, schwag, ditch |
What is Good Weed?
Good weed is referred to as the cannabis flower, which is cured and cultivated to the highest standards and conditions. They exhibit a strong, pungent aroma.
The aroma indicates the quality of the flower. Some common high-quality cannabis varieties are pine, skunk, diesel, and others. Good weed is referred to as premium weed or top-shelf bud.
Good weeds are visually appealing. They are available in vibrant colors, which determine the quality. Most premium flowers are of deep green color with red or orange hairs.
Some are also available in bright blue and purple colors. The presence of trichomes also identifies good weeds.
Trichrome is a small glimmering substance that looks like crystals and is present on the surface of the flower. The function of the substance is to hold the flavor, smell, and effects of the flower.
Good weeds are sticky and spongy. They can be easily squeezed between fingers. The buds are easier to break, and the stem can easily snap off.
The presence of moisture on the bud can increase the chance of developing mildew or mold on the flower.
Good weeds are cultivated skillfully. The flowers of premium quality are fluffy in shape and are lightweight.
Yet extreme fluffiness in flowers results from insufficient light intensity received during the flower’s growth. It also denotes that the flower has not been cultivated to its maximum potential.
What is Bad Weed?
Bad weeds are referred to the low-grade weed. Such weeds do not emit a strong fragrance.
They have a light and pleasant aroma, indicating that the cannabis has not been cured and cultivated to the highest standards. Bad Weed can be easily identified from the appearance of the flower.
Weeds of inferior quality have flowers that look unhealthy and are not visually appealing. They are available in dull colors. The amount of trichomes in bad-quality weed is very low.
The crystal-like appendages have a function In determining the quality of the weed. The lesser amount and viability of trichomes means lower quality of weed.
The flower’s therapeutic potency and intoxicating power are less in bad weed.
Bad weed is hard. They do not feel spongy or sticky when squeezed between the fingers. The flowers appear to be completely dry and crumble when touched.
The hardness in the flower indicates that the cultivator has used plant growth regulators during cultivation. Bad weed could also be cultivated unethically.
This can include synthetic fertilizers, not using sustainable agriculture, or not using living soil.
Some cultivators also use artificial sunlight to grow cannabis which falls under the category of bad weed.
Products of CBD that do not have a certificate of analysis did not that they have bad weed as their ingredients.
Main Differences Between Good Weed and Bad Weed
- Good weeds have superior-looking flowers, while bad weeds have inferior-looking flowers.
- Good weed has a longer shelf life, while bad weed has a shorter shelf life and starts to degrade quickly.
- Good weed has a higher amount of trichomes on the surface of the flowers, while bad weed has a lower amount of trichomes on the surface of the flower.
- Good weeds are cultivated naturally and ethically, while bad weeds are cultivated with various pesticides, chemicals, and even unethically.
- The buds of good weed snap off easily, while the buds of bad weed do not snap off easily when squeezed.
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- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0041010104001965
Last Updated : 26 June, 2023
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