What is Moon Rock Marijuana and How do I do it?

Of all the different cannabis-based products to hit the spotlight in recent years, Moon Rock (or more specifically, Moon Rock marijuana) has reached a level of popularity we haven't seen since the explosion of concentrates.

This product is a crazy scientific blend of a few simple ingredients that, when combined, can produce a powerful effect. However, there is a lot of confusion in the cannabis community about what Moon Rock really is.

Some people associate the name with harder drugs, while others think it is a unique strain. Neither is true. To clear up the ambiguity behind moon rocks, here's a crash course on the subject.

Moon Rock marijuana is simply a mixture of raw flowers, hash oil, and kief. It is a triple action preparation made by covering the buds with oil and coating them with a kief dusting.

When prepared correctly, the finished product closely resembles a moldy piece of mystery meat. But moon rocks are anything but trash. It is one of the strongest forces in the cannabis market today – it all depends on the initial strength and quality of the three main ingredients.

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But how effective is moon rock? Let's just say it's not for beginners. Typically it contains around 50% THC. However, it is not uncommon for THC levels to reach triple digits. It's the Everclear of the grass world. So make a clear schedule for yourself.

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Although moon rock's effectiveness is largely responsible for making it so popular, it is actually the synergy between the three ingredients that creates its magical effects. The easiest way to explain this is that bud, oil and keif work together to create a special kick. For this reason, each moon rock creation is an opportunity to experience different effects.

Although moon rock can be made at home, the process can be quite extensive from start to finish. If you're the kind of person who can't make a grilled cheese sandwich without burning the bread, making your own is probably not the best way to go.

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Fortunately, most pharmacies carry moon rocks. But not all of them are made from high-quality ingredients. So before you spend your hard-earned money on this product at your local dispensary, be sure to ask the budtender questions about how the product is made.

It can be relatively easy to identify a quality product over an inferior product based on appearance alone. High-quality moon rock has a thicker keif coating. It also has an extremely pungent smell. If you have to really try hard to catch a whiff, it's probably not the best quality.

Have a safe trip, space cadets!