How to Tell if Your Weed Is Moldy

Article by Herb Approach

How to Tell if Your Weed is MoldyHaving moldy weed is no joke. The effects of smoking molded weed can be very negative to your health. Mold releases harmful and toxic chemicals into your system known as mycotoxins. will have a variety effects and reacts to everyone differently. Common side effects are lung infections and allergic reactions.

Stay away from moldy weed is a necessity when smoking pot. These are a few ways to inspect your herb for any mold.

1. Colour

The first thing to look for is obvious signs of mold on the bud. Sprinkles of white. powdery substances and grey and green fuzz are definite signs of mold.

For plants being grown at home it’s extremely important to keep an eye for mold and mildew. Caught early enough and your crop can be saved from mold over grow.
Mold spores can travel by air and spread onto other flowers and plants. Then growing into fungust if the right conditions are met.

2. Scent

The marijuana plant already has a very strong musky scent in general. Although an overly, wet, damp, and sweet smell could mean your cannabis has mold.

For dryer nugs that have a fresh cut grass smell, this could be a sign of molding. This could be in part due to a lack or improper cure.

Curing your flowers properly will help keep them fresh and safe from molding. Bacteria needs to break down the remaining chlorophyll in the plant material.