So, you’re curious about mold in your flower. Whether you think your flower is contaminated, or you just want to know what to look out for, we got you covered.

Let’s start with some basics. I will add plenty of reference pictures at the bottom of this page.

What does mold on weed look like? How do I know if my flower is moldy?

The flower may have a hay/grassy smell to it, rather than the classic skunky/gassy/fruity/earthy tones. There will usually be white/grey, cobweb type formations on it as well.

While mold usually presents itself in these ways, it can also be present without showing the typical signs. In this case, you may want to look at the flower through a Microscope, or use a blacklight, if possible.

Scroll down to the bottom of this page for reference pictures of moldy flower.

Can My Dispensary Flower Have Mold?

It absolutely can. While some states in the US are required to test for mold in the flower that they sell in licensed dispensaries, many states are not. Even in the states that are required to, mold can appear after testing, or the tests could be faked entirely.

It’s always a good idea to ensure that your flower is clean & safe to smoke, no matter the source.

Can you get sick from smoking or vaping moldy flower? What symptoms should I look for?

Yes, you can. It may not be too likely, but you open yourself up to the possibility of serious lung or even brain infections and inflammations.

Immediate symptoms may include sneezing, wheezing, congestion, runny nose, sinus pain or headaches. If you experience any of these symptoms, it may be time to toss that flower and grab some more.

Can I make edibles from my moldy flower?

I certainly wouldn’t. Even when the mold is killed by high temperatures, it leaves unsafe byproducts that you don’t want in your body.

On a personal note, I make edibles frequently, and consider myself to have an iron stomach. I would never use moldy flower. I did once just to find out; let’s just say every dose involved a lengthy trip to the bathroom.

Can I cut the mold off my weed?

No, once the mold is present, there are spores all over and throughout the flower. The whole bag/jar is compromised by this point.

Samples of mold in weed:

None of these pictures are mine, by the way.