MOLD on pot - photos

Lebowski · #1 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:03 AM

This is what it looks like.
I had the chance to receive a batch of moldy pot specifically to take photos of it. So here are the results.
It was hard to see on the dried flowers, from normal bud viewing distance, it looked like a dense cluster of chalky white trichomes, and could easily be mistaken for so. It was not widespread, only a few leaves here and there had visible accumulation, but remember if there is some visible, there are probably spores all over the bud.

After looking at a close up, you can see the fibers of the mold are much smaller than the trichomes themselves, and you can see the fibers covering some trichomes entirely.

I dont grow... so I can't say anything about prevention.
Of course, I heavily discourage smoking anything with mold detected on it. Trashcan.

I hope you find this informative, keep an eye out!

ps, mods, sticky?

pps, I moved this from sick plants/problems. I wasnt getting good feedback there.

ppss, if you want to come in here and tell me how you'd still smoke it, don't, I dont want to hear about your irresponsibility, I just want people to know how to recognize mold.

mwillz · #2 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:10 AM

great shit def. +rep. i know a lot of ppl are always asking questions on their weed being moldy. this should even be a sticky. such a same to see mold on those dankidy dank dank lookin nugs.

NeOmega · #3 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:12 AM

This is good. Searching hasn't turned up many results in the way of visual evidence of mold, so I'm glad someone actually did this.

Can't say I've ever come across moldy weed, but I know some growers just want to make money, so they either soak it for weight (causing covered mold), or fail to dry it properly (causing spotted mold).

SavageWFB · #4 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:14 AM

i read somewhere that mold increases the potency of weed?
is this true?
me personally..
i wouldnt smoke anything with mold on it..
i get really sick if im around a little mold so i wouldnt put it in my body..

but thanks for the pics man..
now i know what to watch out for..

cardzfan420 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:14 AM

I agree this has sticky potiental, we always discuss moldy weed but very rarely actualy have pics to show what it looks like... great thread +Rep for sure!!

Lebowski · #6 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:18 AM

Thanks for the rep and feedback.
Yes omega, the guy who gave me the bud was concerned with the lack of visual aids for mold on pot. He gave me his moldy crap specifically for me to document it.

Savage, mold definately does not increase potency. Unless i'm unaware that powdery mildew produces THC, then no. And while it hasn't really been researched, common sense points toward smoking mold is bad for you.

Tuk2 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:30 AM

Ide chunk the nasty part and smoke the rest

weve all smoken tiny mold spots now and then.

SavageWFB · #8 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lebowski

Thanks for the rep and feedback.
Yes omega, the guy who gave me the bud was concerned with the lack of visual aids for mold on pot. He gave me his moldy crap specifically for me to document it.

Savage, mold definately does not increase potency. Unless i'm unaware that powdery mildew produces THC, then no. And while it hasn't really been researched, common sense points toward smoking mold is bad for you.

thats what i thought man..
i was like how does that shit increase it?
but just checkin..
im highly allergic an easily reactive towards mold..
so i would never smoke nothin like that haha..

NJtoker187 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuk2

Ide chunk the nasty part and smoke the rest

weve all smoken tiny mold spots now and then.

Haha I wouldn't take the risk of getting an untreatable lung infection just to get high.

chemosupremo · #10 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:42 AM

great post
+rep
happens a lot when people bag up herb before it has time to cure and dry
such a shame

trikky · #11 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:48 AM

Do not smoke anything with mold on it. Or any part of anything with mold on it. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it is not there. Chalk it up to a loss. Mold can make you seriously sick.

MOLD DOES NOT INCREASE POTENCY!!! THE POTENCY ONLY DEGRADES AFTER THE MARIJUANA IS PICKED FROM THE PLANT. NO MORE NUTRIENTS=NO MORE THC.

AllUpInTangles · #12 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJtoker187

Haha I wouldn't take the risk of getting an untreatable lung infection just to get high.

word.

Rep+ buddy. Smoking mold is a big No No

wh1tn3y420 · #13 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 12:58 AM

yea just because the bud isnt entirely covered with visual mold doesnt mean it isnt covered in spores that you cant see without a scope. if theres mold toss it its not worth getting your lungs fucked over.

doob3r · #14 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 01:03 AM

nice post lebowski maybe ve vant cuts off your johnson!

do you ever make hash with molded buds? i read alot of people say its okay for BHO or cold water extract, and i read alot of eeps saying no its not ok

iwannagethigh · #15 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 01:03 AM

+rep, now all we need is a pic of the infamous THC worm

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#1 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:03 AM
Lebowski But what about the toe!?! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: All-Star Lanes Posts: 5,404	MOLD on pot - photos This is what it looks like. I had the chance to receive a batch of moldy pot specifically to take photos of it. So here are the results. It was hard to see on the dried flowers, from normal bud viewing distance, it looked like a dense cluster of chalky white trichomes, and could easily be mistaken for so. It was not widespread, only a few leaves here and there had visible accumulation, but remember if there is some visible, there are probably spores all over the bud. After looking at a close up, you can see the fibers of the mold are much smaller than the trichomes themselves, and you can see the fibers covering some trichomes entirely. I dont grow... so I can't say anything about prevention. Of course, I heavily discourage smoking anything with mold detected on it. Trashcan. I hope you find this informative, keep an eye out! ps, mods, sticky? pps, I moved this from sick plants/problems. I wasnt getting good feedback there. ppss, if you want to come in here and tell me how you'd still smoke it, don't, I dont want to hear about your irresponsibility, I just want people to know how to recognize mold. __________________

#2 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:10 AM
mwillz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 329	great shit def. +rep. i know a lot of ppl are always asking questions on their weed being moldy. this should even be a sticky. such a same to see mold on those dankidy dank dank lookin nugs.

#3 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:12 AM
NeOmega Paradise Lost Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 472	This is good. Searching hasn't turned up many results in the way of visual evidence of mold, so I'm glad someone actually did this. Can't say I've ever come across moldy weed, but I know some growers just want to make money, so they either soak it for weight (causing covered mold), or fail to dry it properly (causing spotted mold). __________________

#4 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:14 AM
SavageWFB Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: P.A. Posts: 264	i read somewhere that mold increases the potency of weed? is this true? me personally.. i wouldnt smoke anything with mold on it.. i get really sick if im around a little mold so i wouldnt put it in my body.. but thanks for the pics man.. now i know what to watch out for..

#5 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:14 AM
cardzfan420 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 185	I agree this has sticky potiental, we always discuss moldy weed but very rarely actualy have pics to show what it looks like... great thread +Rep for sure!!

#6 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:18 AM
Lebowski But what about the toe!?! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: All-Star Lanes Posts: 5,404	Thanks for the rep and feedback. Yes omega, the guy who gave me the bud was concerned with the lack of visual aids for mold on pot. He gave me his moldy crap specifically for me to document it. Savage, mold definately does not increase potency. Unless i'm unaware that powdery mildew produces THC, then no. And while it hasn't really been researched, common sense points toward smoking mold is bad for you. __________________

#7 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:30 AM
Tuk2 SillyRabbitTrichsAre4kids Join Date: May 2007 Location: Confines of my mind. Posts: 3,762	Ide chunk the nasty part and smoke the rest weve all smoken tiny mold spots now and then. __________________ "Herb makes me happy. Even when I'm not high. And if I'm happy, I'm winning in this game. Not much more to it."

#10 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:42 AM
chemosupremo PHD IN THC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 690	great post +rep happens a lot when people bag up herb before it has time to cure and dry such a shame

#11 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:48 AM
trikky Glassblower Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Redwoods, torchin' it. Posts: 6,165	Do not smoke anything with mold on it. Or any part of anything with mold on it. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it is not there. Chalk it up to a loss. Mold can make you seriously sick. MOLD DOES NOT INCREASE POTENCY!!! THE POTENCY ONLY DEGRADES AFTER THE MARIJUANA IS PICKED FROM THE PLANT. NO MORE NUTRIENTS=NO MORE THC. __________________

#13 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 12:58 AM
wh1tn3y420 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 575	yea just because the bud isnt entirely covered with visual mold doesnt mean it isnt covered in spores that you cant see without a scope. if theres mold toss it its not worth getting your lungs fucked over.

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#15 (permalink) 05-29-2008, 01:03 AM
iwannagethigh you wanna match? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 549	+rep, now all we need is a pic of the infamous THC worm __________________ I'm sure someone will find you tied in this baag, behind the hospital little baby crack addicts haad, then maybe you could grow up to be a stripper, a welfare recieving prostituting gold digger, you could watch on T.V how they should properly depict ya...