How to judge cannabis quality
Labels decide quality. A package with a harvest date, batch number, and lab name lets you check the product. State rules set minimum label items. Rules differ by state.
Look for these items:
- Harvest date. Longer storage time lowers terpene levels. Lower terpenes mean less smell and flavor.
- Batch number. Batch numbers link a package to a lab test.
- Lab name and test date. Tests cover potency, pesticides, microbials, heavy metals, and solvents.
- Terpene list. Terpenes drive smell and effect. Not all states require this on the label.
- Package date. A package date near the harvest date means less storage time.
First pick: 710 Labs
710 Labs sells flower, hash, and vapes. The company posts lab results for each batch. Packages carry batch numbers. You can match the package to the test. The brand operates in several states. Product mix changes by state.
Check the batch number on the package. Compare the lab panel to the label. If the numbers differ, pick another batch.
top cannabis brands for quality
Other options
Jungle Boys
Jungle Boys grows flower in California and Florida. The brand sells seeds and clones. Flower drops sell out fast. Check the harvest date on the label.
Connected Cannabis Co.
Connected sells flower and pre-rolls. The company uses hand trim and a slow cure. Strain names include Biscotti and Gelonade. Lab panels list cannabinoids. Some batches list terpenes.
Alien Labs
Alien Labs sells flower and extracts. The brand shares a parent company with Connected. Strain names include Area 41 and Atomic Apple. Packages list batch numbers.
Wyld
Wyld makes edibles. Each piece lists THC mg. Flavors include huckleberry and marionberry. State rules require edibles to meet labeled THC within a range. Wyld sells in several states.
Wana Brands
Wana makes gummies and other edibles. Flavors include blueberry and mango. Packages list THC mg per piece and per package. The brand sells in multiple states.
What to ignore
- THC percentage alone. High THC does not mean high quality.
- Package design. Artwork does not show lab data.
- Price. A high price does not guarantee a fresh batch.
Ask for the lab report. If the shop cannot show it, pick another product.