How to Spot Mold in Your Weed

Written by TDC Founder Tom Different | Originally posted on Urbanistic.ca

You do not have to be a Cannabis Expert to know that you have purchased a low-quality product after looking at hay-smelling, tiny brown buds in your jar.

However, while some quality flaws may be easy to detect, other, more severe issues that can creep into your weed even though it may look alright. These problems fall under the umbrella of possible undesirables in cannabis and it takes a bit more training and specific tools to spot them.?

This article will show you examples of the undesirables found in the Canadian cannabis industry and prepare you for detecting them in the future. But first, let’s look at the tools that will help you to spot these flaws.

MAGNIFIER LOUPE

A magnifier loupe?is a great starting point for anyone wanting to investigate their cannabis more in-depth.

This tool is excellent for getting a vague overview of the trichomes’ density and ripeness. The loupe on the Urbanistic shop offers a LED light and a 40x magnification for a more detailed observation of your flowers.?

It also can be used for inspecting small, white areas on the bud that could indicate jar rot or powdery mildew.

DIGITAL MICROSCOPE

The professional instrument of every highly sophisticated cannabis reviewer.

Different than the magnifier loupe, our?digital microscope?offers a magnification of up to 2000 times, allowing you to get deep insights into your trichomes and spot undesirables like mould or powdery mildew more efficiently.?

Besides, the digital microscope also allows you to view and capture 4032x3024 photos of your investigations on its 7inch HD screen. You can then share these pictures on your Social Media page or send them directly to the Licensed Producers if you find any undesirables in your cannabis.?

Now that you are familiar with these tools let’s look at some undesirables and how you can detect them.

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