Why Clean Cultivation Matters to You

The saying "you get what you pay for," really is a thing.

With the increase in availability of unregulated weed, we have been asked many times from customers who have dabbled (we get it), that they've bought some cheap pre-rolls or flower and it tasted like chemicals, why is that?

There are many possible explanations including, chemicals used to control mold, mites and budrot, insufficient curing, residual fertilizer and chemicals used to add visual appeal, weight and prolong shelf life. Long story short, clean cultivation matters!

Here is an article about the different cannabis contaminants and how to detect them. In short, when in doubt, toss it out. 

If you missed our earlier blog post on Health Canada's first results of data from legal and illegal markets, here's the coles notes. 

Health Canada's recent Cannabis Data Gathering Program has shed light on the significant differences between legal and illegal cannabis products. The study found that illegal cannabis often contains harmful contaminants, including:

  • Pesticides: 94% of illegal samples contained multiple pesticides, averaging 3.4 different types per sample.
  • Mycotoxins: Detected in several illegal samples, these toxins are produced by certain molds and can pose serious health risks.
  • Microbial Contaminants: Illegal products showed significantly higher levels of harmful bacteria, some associated with respiratory infections.

Legal cannabis products undergo rigorous testing, to ensure they meet strict safety standards, resulting in significantly lower levels of these contaminants. Again, clean cultivation matters!

However, the results are not exactly flattering to the legal market and emphasizes how hard clean cultivation really is. We hope Health Canada publishes the names of the producers that failed these test. 

We are very passionate about clean cultivation practices and do our best to ensure the products we carry meet our expectations. 

Thank you for trusting us. If you have any questions or need assistance, we are here to help.

Read the full article here.

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