From the journal.
Thirteen pieces on how cannabis is grown, tested, priced and labelled. No hype, and no dosing advice we are not qualified to give.
THE STANDARDWhy we publish the whole lab panel
Most shops print one potency number. We publish all forty-seven analyses — potency, terpenes, pesticides, heavy metals, microbials, solvents and…
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CULTIVATIONEighteen days in the cure room
Harvest is roughly the halfway point, not the end. Fresh-cut cannabis is about 75% water and has to come down to around 11% slowly. Dry it fast and…
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GUIDESHow long do edibles take to kick in?
Between thirty minutes and two hours, because an edible passes through the liver first, where THC becomes a stronger, longer-lasting metabolite.…
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CONCENTRATESWhat is the difference between live resin and live rosin?
Both start from flower frozen straight after harvest. Live resin is extracted with a solvent, usually butane; live rosin uses only heat and pressure.…
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TERPENESDo terpenes matter more than THC percentage?
For choosing something you will enjoy, generally yes. Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that make one batch smell of lemon peel and another of damp…
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GUIDESIs the indica and sativa distinction real?
Botanically it describes plant shape, not effect. As a shorthand for how a batch tends to feel it is loose at best: modern cannabis is almost…
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CANNABIS 101How do you read a cannabis label?
Five things, in this order: format, size, lineage, cannabinoid content and flavour. The figure that matters is total THC, not THCA, and a label that…
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PRICINGHow much should cannabis cost?
It depends far more on size than on potency. Buying by the ounce is almost always cheaper per gram than buying eighths, and the gap is wider than any…
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GUIDESWhat should a first-time cannabis customer know?
Bring photo ID, expect to be asked for it, and buy less than you think. The single most useful habit is to start with a small amount of one thing and…
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CANNABIS 101How should you store cannabis at home?
Airtight glass, out of direct light, somewhere cool and dry. A cupboard beats a fridge, because condensation does more harm than warmth. Stored that…
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DELIVERYWhat does discreet cannabis delivery actually mean?
A plain unmarked outer box with no brand, product or dispensary reference on the label, an odour-proof sealed pouch inside, and a bank statement that…
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COMPLIANCECan cannabis be shipped across state lines?
No. Cannabis remains federally controlled in the United States, so a THC product cannot lawfully cross a state line — not by post, not by courier,…
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THE STANDARDWhat do the badges on a Cannalab47 product mean?
Only two appear, and both are earned: TOP RATED means the source carried a verified rating, and HOUSE PICK means the strongest reported figure in its…
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WEIGHTSHow many grams are in an eighth?
An eighth is 3.5 grams — an eighth of an ounce. A quarter is 7 g, a half ounce 14 g and an ounce 28 g. Buying larger almost always costs less…
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VISITINGCan tourists buy cannabis in California?
Yes. California is an adult-use state, so any visitor 21 or over can buy with a government-issued photo ID — an out-of-state licence or a…
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GLOSSARYWhat every cannabis format actually is
Cannabis is sold in nine formats here, and the names mix chemistry, texture and marketing. Flower is the plant. Pre-rolls are flower rolled for you.…
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STORAGEDoes cannabis expire?
It does not spoil like food, but it degrades. Flower kept cool, dark and sealed holds its aroma for six to twelve months and stays usable well beyond…
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DOSINGWhat does microdosing cannabis mean?
Microdosing means taking an amount deliberately small enough that you do not feel obviously intoxicated. In practice people use 1 to 2.5 mg where a…
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