After months of growing, harvesting, drying, and curing, you’re finally left with your prized cannabis buds. Now comes the exciting part: deciding what to do with them. Cannabis buds can be enjoyed in many ways beyond traditional smokinge explores all your options, including the equipment you’ll need, the pros and cons, and the steps to take for each method.
Desired effects
Do you want immediate effects (e.g., smoking) or gradual, long-lasting effects (e.g., edibles)?
| Method | Smoking | Vaping |
| Potency | Low–Moderate | Moderate |
| Shelf-life | Short | Moderate |
| Ease OF USE | Very easy | Easy |
| Equipment | None | Vaporiser |
| Usage | Immediate | Clean inhalation |
| Method | Kief | Hash | Resin |
| Potency | High | High | Very High |
| Shelf-life | Moderate | Long | Long |
| Ease OF USE | Easy | Moderate | Moderate |
| Equipment | Grinder/Screen | Mesh/Bubble Bags | Resin Press |
| Usage | Additive/Hash making | Smoking/Vaping | Dabbing |
| Method | Tinctures | Cannabutter |
| Potency | Moderate–High | Moderate–High |
| Shelf-life | Very Long | Moderate |
| Ease OF USE | Moderate | Moderate |
| Equipment | Alcohol/Glass Jar | Slow Cooker |
| Usage | Sublingual/Edibles | Edibles |
