What THC Tells You
THC is relevant to intoxicating potency.
Use the legal product information for the specific product.
Weed & Flower Education
Does Higher THC Mean Better Weed?
THC is one of the easiest cannabis numbers to compare.
That makes it useful.
It also makes it easy to give the number too much importance.
What THC Does Not Tell You
THC does not directly describe:
- aroma;
- trim;
- moisture;
- cure;
- freshness;
- bud structure;
- visible trichomes;
- personal preference.
Aroma and THC Are Different
Strong aroma does not automatically mean high THC.
High THC does not automatically mean strong aroma.
Appearance and THC Are Different
A frosty-looking product can have visible trichomes.
A photograph cannot tell you the exact THC amount.
Storage and Cure Are Different
A THC number cannot tell you whether flower has become brittle, lost aroma or changed through storage.
Maximum Potency Is Not Automatically Best
Higher-potency cannabis may increase the likelihood of unwanted effects.
The biggest number should not automatically be presented as the best choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does higher THC mean stronger cannabis?
THC is relevant to intoxicating potency.
Does higher THC automatically mean a higher Weed tier?
No.
Can products with similar THC still be different?
Yes.
Should someone automatically choose the highest THC?
No.
Where is the actual THC amount shown?
Use the legal product information for the specific product.