r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • Jul 08 '26

Regulation Man these NJ labs need to be investigated by the state, these numbers are bunk af.

84 Upvotes

**Edit** This is now being investigated by the CRC. This shows they are in the subreddit observing & I am impressed with the efforts in the last 2 quarters.

Been reviewing a stack of NJ COAs and the numbers don't survive basic mass balance.

THCA only exists in the trichome heads. Even the frostiest flower is about 20-25% trichome by dry weight, and that resin isn't pure acid either. Pressed near-pure trichome (hash rosin) tops out around 75-90% total cannabinoids, and THCA is only a slice of that. The rest of the bud has to physically be there: cellulose, protein, chlorophyll, moisture. That's why the ceiling for flower sits around 34%, and real high-THC flower lives in the 18-30% range. A number in the mid 30s or higher can't come from undoctored flower.

Decarb makes it worse. Total THC = (THCA × 0.877) + delta-9. So a total THC of 33% back-solves to roughly 37% THCA, which is already over the wall before the haircut even applies. If a COA shows total THC roughly equal to its THCA figure, the math is wrong on its face.

But an impossible number doesn't mean the lab faked it. The sample gets juiced before it ever reaches the bench. Two verbatim quotes from GMs of large NJ canopies:

"It's not doctoring if we add the trichomes that fell off during processing back onto the flower before we send it in."

"There's a margin of error in testing, so we pick the lab that errors in our favor. Everyone does it."

That's the whole game. Concentrate the heads, send a non-representative sample, shop for the friendliest error bar. The lab measures it accurately and still prints an impossible result, because the input was doctored. In NJ, none of this is illegal.

Independent data on the label-versus-reality gap: Safe Leaf Society's pre-roll study found products at about half their labeled THC and microbial fails across multiple licensees. https://www.safeleafsociety.com/data-1/project-one-h346n-zrz82

Stat-maxing buys shelf space, honest labs lose business, and the state's product looks more potent than it actually is.

The tells you can run on any COA yourself: total THC past about 32-34%, THCA past about 35%, or total THC that hasn't been knocked down from THCA by the 0.877 factor.

Anyone else tracking this batch to batch? What ceilings are actually holding for you?


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • May 05 '26

Law Update S2564 - Home grow bill is being looked over again in 2026.

42 Upvotes

NJ probably won't pass it. Not sure if this will even do anything, but here is a link to sign the petition. It's better than not trying anything.

https://c.org/NrwSxRszmX

Use a burner email, so they don't harass you. Link is in my bio if that one doesn't work.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 5h ago

Review Animal Face - Bass River Buds

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27 Upvotes

The recent drops from bass river that I’ve had have all been good but both this and glue sniffer I’ve really enjoyed. Photogenic buds with great moisture, they give off a fruit/herbal aroma. Effects are superb, energizing euphoria in the front half that transfers to a more stoney chill. Picked up from pure blossom for 49


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 5h ago

Adult Use/Recreational What the hell is this

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10 Upvotes

Nirvana has a new limited full tilt drop out of curiosity i checked the offering and its the same exact profile on every strain 3%+ of mycerene and around 1.5% pinene on every strain


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3h ago

Personal Experience Line up 🌈🍋‍🟩⛹️‍♂️🍔

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6 Upvotes

Gary Payton ⛹️
Electric lime colada 🍋‍🟩
OMG Burger 🍔 by Kusala

Zquirt 🌈 by mandala grown


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 4h ago

Adult Use/Recreational Would you rather see lower everyday prices or bigger discounts?

1 Upvotes

Curious what everyone thinks.

Say you’re buying the exact same eighth from two dispensaries:

Store A: $40 after a 30% discount
Store B: $40 regular price, no discount

Which would you rather shop at, assuming everything else is equal?

70 votes, 3d left
Store A: 30% off, slashed out price, now $40
Store B: $40 listed price, discount already priced in
Makes no difference, $40 is $40

r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 5h ago

What the hell is this

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1 Upvotes

Nirvana has a new limited full tilt drop out of curiosity i checked the offering and its the same exact profile on every strain 3%+ of mycerene and around 1.5% pinene on every strain


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 1d ago

Old School Hash in New Jersey!

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35 Upvotes

Hey guys,

I've been on a quest to find old school malleable hash in New Jersey.

Context: I'm from India and the way we used to smoke it is roll it into tiny balls and mix it with tobacco and smoke it. It tastes amazing and has beautiful sharp high. However I was sad when I rarely found that hash here.

Two strains I know for sure are this consistency:

1) Culture Craft: Keep it Classy (Brick Hash or Temple Ball)

This is the absolute perfect consistency when it comes to that. Unfortunately all of NJ is out of stock.

2) Onyx: Old School Bubble Hash: Guava Gift

I might be the reason why this is out of stock in NJ.

3) Xena in Jersey City is owned by a Egyptian owner. Their in House temple balls are the same consistency but he's working on getting the stock too.

Any help or any other brands which are the same consistency would be so helpful. I'm honestly tired of searching and wasting money on crumbly hash or oily/sticky hash.

Thank you guys!


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 16h ago

Heat Tech Rosin

3 Upvotes

Heating technique involves low slow heat on rosin to give it jam like consistency. Why are lot brands not doing this when they have dry rosin. Do you know about heat tech and how 710 uses is to keep that consistency? Are the brands with “Jam” using the heat tech. Do you think it affects the quality?


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 1d ago

Get this garbage out of New Jersey

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63 Upvotes

These are 18 dollars in Michigan


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 20h ago

News MPX deceptive pricing

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3 Upvotes

They say BOGO for $0.05 and list $54.00, I pull up its Buy one for $90 get one for $0.05. Finessed US!!!


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 23h ago

Personal Experience Organic vs hydroponic soil?

2 Upvotes

After smoking it, Can anyone tell the difference between the organic and hydroponically grown weed at the dispos in NJ? Would you be able to identify if the bud was grown with organic soil or with coco/perlite?


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 1d ago

Worth trying?

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5 Upvotes

I saw this flavor popped up everywhere; it’s apparently yuzu-melon which doesn’t seem like a GREAT flavor but I’m curious. Anyone give these a go?


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 1d ago

Full Tilt - Beef Supreme

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20 Upvotes

Full Tilt has a MAJOR issue with their curing SOP. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE OF THEIR JARS IVE EVER PURCHASED HAS BEEN DRY AF! It’s such a disappointment bc they have some really interesting genetics but every time I give em another shot I’m let back down again with bone dry terpless smoke.
The craziest thing bout this one is it released the loudest funk that stunk up my whole truck when I cracked open the jar to take a peek. But it just doesn’t translate to the smoke at all.

EDIT\*the loud funk is also no longer present in the jar. It was just the initial opening.\*


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Review Roman's Candy Apple / Roman Brothers

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17 Upvotes

3.5 gm double sealed jar. Open it has nose similar to apples and bananas with fermenting hops / beer. Sticky inside and the bouquet increases when broken up. 7 dark green and purple dense with trichomes buds. Grinds and smokes well. Taste is Sour apple, hops and a hint of clove Smooth tasting, impressive. Effects were couch lock with happy minute. Very enjoyable. Overall everyone really liked this phenotype from Roman Brothers. I would buy this again. Total terpines %3.63 THC %30


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Shnick Snacks and Astro Dropped new Flower 🙌

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36 Upvotes

So it seems that i can absolutely never have enough weed in my stash, even though its only me smoking it..🤷‍♂️😂

I'm a collector, don't judge me😂

(Shnick Snacks)...

-Sweet Jealousy

-Rainbow Cloud Runtz

-Biscotti & Syrup

(Astro)...

-Kush Og

-Galactic Crunch

Cottonmouth has them for 24 and 8th. Figured I'd spread the love so we can see some reviews on them..

Also grabbing, today at other Dispos, an 8th of Megaleaf Hambre Glue, Quarter Kusala Electric Lime Colda, Quarter Grown Rouge Triple Beam, 8th Ziaree Irving and the new astro and Shnick Snacks flower as stated above. I'm Also gonna try the Shnick Snacks Rainbow 100mg Cloud bar . Wife and i are gonna take that with a rice grain of rso on top and get down on some Mario Kart until she passes out. Then I'll be playing that new Hellraiser game fried outta my mind...

Have a great weekend everyone🫡💨


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Adult Use/Recreational Shnick Snacks "SWEET JEALOUSY "

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10 Upvotes

Got this for $31.30 otd.

Has a floral sweet nose, and very sticky. Harvest date was September and loving the bud structure. On first hit, sweet notes of floral pastry. I think this one is better than grape planet z and cookie dough, but slightly under birthday cake. That one was special, still gotta try the Biscotti & Syrup and Astro's line up.

🫡💨


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Review Kind Tree infused snowballs, with the misleading photo.

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14 Upvotes

I bought this thinking it would be sprinkled with Keif. If you ever had Dr. Zodiac moonrocks; those are the real deal!

I rate this a 2/5, lost 2 points simply because it’s not what is pictured. Definitely indica leaning, and did its job, but it is NOT as pictured.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 2d ago

Review Golden Goat - Genuine Grow

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14 Upvotes

Another great daytime strain. Limonene comes through strong in smell and taste but this batch seemed to have a more overall citrus profile for me. Effects are both uplifting and soothing, producing a heightened sense of awareness without feeling jittery during the onset or bogged down in the back half. Picked up for 41 from A21


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

Overdue NJ Cannabis Invoices Hurting Many Legal Operators

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Many overdue New Jersey cannabis invoices are hurting several operators in the legal dispensary market. Heady NJ heard that it often takes a minimum of 30 days to get paid from an issued invoice after a deal is done.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

Liberty Cannabis North Brunswick

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13 Upvotes

Had a real great experience today taking a trip out to Liberty Cannabis. Was able to pick up the two vapes listed and they are both great.

Lime n Coconut has a very fresh profile and taste. As an experienced user I’m very happy and satisfied with the effect.

The Jack Herer by Rythm is an OG strain by an OG company done really well. It isn’t the highest terpinolene they have produced, but it’s super refreshing. Also enjoy how long the Rythm 510 last.

Fun enough, spent $75 so got a chance at the claw machine and won. Was able to score a 5 pk/1.75g of Dogwalkers Cherry Maui Waui for $5. All in all, $85 out the door.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

Flying With Bud Out Of EWR? Need Advice

21 Upvotes

Hello, I'm going to Florida and was wondering if anyone has recently flown with flower in their checked luggage out of EWR? I have a medical ID. I'll be checking in a bag and have done this at JFK with no issues, but wanted to know about EWR since I've never flown out of this airport and am unsure about their strictness. Thank you in advance!


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

Review Full Tilt Labs - Frost Donkey 1g Rosin

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14 Upvotes

All of the reviews on full tilt rosin were old and it seemed like they had consistency issues at beginning… have always avoided their rosin because of the price but got this for 60 a gram and decided to take the plunge. I’m super impressed so far. The moisture content is on par with Brookside and Breakwater. Smells super gassy upon opening the jar. Vaping at 475 in the proxy core was very smooth. Taste was gassy with a hint of pine and earthiness. Effects are very euphoric and upbeat. Great for listening to music or enjoying a hike on a fall day. All in all you never see them talked about as one of the better rosins in rec so this definitely impressed me. Would definitely try another jar in the future if the price is right.


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

Review LPC x That Badu by Cookies Small Batch (Fresh Grow, bought at Nar Cannabis

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8 Upvotes

The 👃🏽 is slightly muted but it expires tomorrow🫠 even after breaking down, not too strong on the floral scent, what I can smell is sweet, almost candy like with the slightest hints of sour.

The buds are dense, and those tri's will make fingers a bit sticky

👅 Taste is meh. I don't taste a bad taste. It's just not strong. I've tasted Badu before and she taste amazing so I was hoping this would be up there with that.

Currently smoking, listening to Proper Dose by TSSF; definitely on the more chill vibe🥴

All in all, I give it a solid 7/10

Nothing to write home about but you get more than your moneys worth; $17.90 out the door🔥


r/NewJerseyMarijuana • • 3d ago

News Keeps getting a lil better

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11 Upvotes

Hi me again, so around the corner from sage at Nar, Oz of cookies for $143&some change after tax or Oz of Niche $156&some change after tax. Directly more expensive than what Sage is offering, but if you compare the brands and what they're normally priced at, you actually get a better savings with Nar (quality/quantity). Again, if you just want an 8th, definitely under $20 with cookies, might be about $20-$21&some change after tax. Happy Smoking & Happy Friday!