MOLD in my Bud from Humboldt Farms. Pics included

So I ordered an oz of Jack Herer from Humboldt Farms. I've had pretty okay luck with their Cali Orange Kush in the past. It's been consistent and clean tasting, if a bit stemmy and seedy. I got this oz of jack and I haven't been smoking so I passed it off to a friend to pass further along.
He was getting complaints about the taste and that the high wasn't very good. I took a look at the bud and said "yeah, it just looks like badly grown jack." Then he took a closer look and there was MOLD IN THE BUD mold guys Here are some pics for proof:

http://imgur.com/9DElMGx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1JmBdBb.jpg

that shit can make people seriously ill if it's inhaled. It's not safe to smoke. I told him to flush it and I took the $220 loss. I'm never buying from them again.
Moldy bud is no good and dangerous for your health. One ought not smoke mold....


Comments


[146 Points] None:

Nah dawg, he just sent you some of that Penicillin OG. It's a new medical strain, and they say it's good for fighting infections.


[33 Points] None:

Should of messaged him first, he's ALWAYS made things right for me whenever there was an error (one time). Been ordering from him for over a year, well small amounts since its for personal usage, but nonetheless he's came through for me all the time.


[22 Points] None:

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[21 Points] Tests4U:

You should be happy.
Mushrooms sell for way more.


[15 Points] noonehear:

Was the bud damp / moist?

I haven't seen moldy bud in over 10 years and it was due to the Canadians I was getting it from not curing it properly and vac bagging it whilst it was still damp...

IIRC you can still safely make some edibles out of it. I'd still contact Humboldt Farms.


[11 Points] Vendor_BBMC:

I told him to flush it and I took the $220 loss.

If you freeze it, you know the mold spores are dead and can't hurt you. You can also wash it with some cold water, but its best to make bubble hash from moldy bud.

Remember that Jack Herer often has a very unusual leathery, cigar-y taste, inherited from Sensi Seeds Haze (which has a lot of influence from it's columbian ancestor). It almost doesn't taste like weed, without the skunky indica smell. Every Jack grown from seed is different, growers pick their favorite phenotype to clone.

I grew a Jack Herer which was basically a haze, but which could be flowered in 13 weeks and didn't stretch too much. I loved that clone, and kept it going for years.


[10 Points] DOPE_CHRIST:

Didn't they have a mold problem a few months ago too?


[10 Points] None:

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[9 Points] honestlyimeanreally:

This has happened before and he's made it right, IIRC.

Contact him.


[8 Points] PhriskyDingough:

I think, since I'm not smoking bud regularly, that I will cut my losses and stick to moving nonperishable goods.... White powders very rarely grow mold, in my experience.
I've had powders stay good vac sealed in the freezer for 5+ years. Took it out, let it reach room temp while still vac sealed and it was just as good as the day I got it.
The only powdered drugs i've ever had go bad are Tryptamines. Plant matter is so finicky...


[8 Points] None:

Yep thats fuck up. Like smoking Paraquat


[5 Points] young_k:

There has been reports of this before on his Cali Orange Krush/Kush - over @ /r/DankNation we x-posted this here as we have delt with this before with HF....

If you want to participate in that thread there as well, we'd appreciate it. It's likely he will popup in one of the two, he's fairly active from time to time @ danknation


[3 Points] Exa8yte:

I don't understand why people still buy from HF. His shipping time is ridiculous. And both times I purchased BHO from him he sent me under purged goop that looked nothing like the picture.


[5 Points] ChocolateSwans:

I am a weed vendor on AlphaBay.

I have never shipped mouldy weed.

You can spot it from distance, and you can smell it too, so no "lengthy inspection" is required.

He knew it was fluffy when he sent it out.

Sorry to anyone who thinks otherwise but trust me, he knew. He couldn't not. That mould will be on everything that was dried in the same area as that weed. So if it was on yours, it's on someone else's too.


[4 Points] None:

That's because these jerk-offs want to unload wet weed as fast as possible, plus it weighs SO much more when it's even a little wet. If you don't have the time to dry it properly, then don't grow it and sell it, only to have it get ruined by (sometimes) toxic mold. Fucking shysters...


[3 Points] bipboopbapbeep:

Is it possible to run an extraction and salvage what's left?


[4 Points] Koeeo:

ive worked on a few farms up in norcal and every year, after every harvest, there are at least a couple of plants that have at least a little mold, sometimes a lot. Oddly Blue Dream seems to be most prone to this, though that is very likely to just be a coincidence. I've talked to three different growers who say the mold is probably caused by a certain type of mite. I've never understood why that is.
The mold though shouldn't be making it into the final product, but sometimes stuff slips through, especially as it is ultimately up to the trimmers to make sure every single last bit of it is out. Sometimes a plant can look great, but on a 4 pound beast of a plant there might be just one little section of bud on one branch that has a little mold, and it might not be visible until it starts to get trimmed. And as Chroncentrates stated, Outdoor bud, particularly in humboldt moreso than anywhere in the US is all about the massive bulk so stuff like this can slip through. With the amount of weight most of these growers and trimmers are dealing with perfection is probably not going to be attained. I would cut HF a little bit of slack. Mistakes happen, and if she/he is an excellent vendor is every other regard (which maybe seems like this isn't the case based on what some of you are saying), I'd give em another chance and let them make this one right.


[2 Points] toochill700:

That's some nasty shit though...


[2 Points] Trilla666:

Thats just rude ,imo


[2 Points] None:

That is some seriously bad mould. If you smoke that you will feel like your lungs have been turned inside out.

Avoid!


[2 Points] tossedlikeaboss:

Looks like there was definitely no shits given to the curing process. That sucks. I would still think you could have used it to make butter or something, but too late I suppose.

I also had a bad experience with Humboldt. Definitely better options out there...


[2 Points] Vendor_BBMC:

You know, I just looked at the photos and it doesn't look like "seriously bad mold" at all. You kids don't know you're born.

That looks like the webs spider mites leave behind. Every one of you will have heard the sizzle of a thousand spider mites that you've smoked.

Bud mold looks a lot worse than that. Its often blue and white.

I graduated from weed grower / dealer to meth, but I grew it for 12 years. I kinda miss selling weed.

You can just switch your brain off.


[2 Points] Dankyduck:

Wow, and I was about to buy a bulk amount of this exact strain from him.

Thanks for posting!!


[2 Points] PurpleBeamz:

What a cunt


[2 Points] DontExpectMuch:

I think this will become a bigger issue in the future due to growers using trimming machines & not humans. Mold like that would never get past a human trimmer.


[2 Points] yalldontknowjack:

Not the first time they have sent out moldy bud. Disappointing quality control.


[2 Points] conspiracy_thug:

Stupid assboles can't control their outdoor hahahaha

Ive been growing for years in mendo and this year was awesome. Only one plant had mold issues. The fuck is this vendors problem?

If you want to sell commercially, you need to be on top of your shit. Grow mold resistant strains dumbass.

Seeds and stems? Seriously? What fucking year is this?

What a joke.


[2 Points] PhriskyDingough:

I have yet to receive a refund. I will update if it comes through.


[1 Points] None:

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[1 Points] Dicksmith47:

You should try a better vendor. I recommend Oregongrown, quickest shipping and best bud I've gotten for under $250/ounce.


[1 Points] PhriskyDingough:

I have asked for a partial re-fund. If he comes through with it, i will delete this post.
Make sure to check all your nuggs for mold.
I hope I didn't give any of my friends lung mold....


[1 Points] tpsmc:

You should sell that shit on instagram.


[1 Points] Profesco:

I experienced mold on my Cali Krush during moldgate, I told him about it and he reshipped 100%, and the bud was much better.


[1 Points] somanyroads:

Just bought that strain from him a few weeks back and it looked/smelled fine (still have some, too) thanks for the heads up, but I hope you update after you return the product...I suspect HF will reship for free.


[1 Points] machete234:

Separate as good as possible, repackage. See if it still spreads, repeat that step. Smoking mold is extremely unhealthy and they fucked up, so try asking for a refund.


[1 Points] Caymanquestion:

That's that bud when you hit it, you get really really high. We call it shit weed


[1 Points] MoXyMANE:

ew thats fucking gross. hopefully he will make it right. isnt humbolt purefiremeds from wayyy back?


[1 Points] None:

thar be mold, again.

This is the second reported time he has had mold. I would just stay away.


[1 Points] BugzOnMyNugz:

Even I wouldn't smoke that.


[1 Points] jjustsayno:

get your money back that is the shits man. If vendor cant sell good products they should no be vending


[1 Points] ropesmokerquetip:

Do not smoke that shit with mold on it it can fuck up your lungs and its not worth it. Get on and complain. He is keeping moisture in the buds to keep the weight up


[1 Points] crownlessking:

Damn thats fucking gross. Didn't even know that could happen to bud.


[1 Points] zspiritofz:

I've had moldy tasting bud time to time but that's ridiculous lol


[1 Points] -Smoke-:

Hf is one of the worst.. I waited over a month for a reship from him.. Complete Lier and his customer service sucks.. He will never ever admit when he fuckks up too


[1 Points] None:

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[1 Points] PhriskyDingough:

I still have not received a refund.

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[1 Points] PhriskyDingough:

still no refund


[1 Points] TheLastCig:

That shit is awesome "badly grown jack" is exactly what I thought when I had bud like this before, crazy to think someone else understands certain strains like I do.


[0 Points] JBOYStaysUp:

I've read that you can still use it to make bho. Never bothered to look into that but food for thought in case the shit ever ends up in your possession again.


[0 Points] ProveNW:

He has sent out seedy bud before....? The fuck...


[0 Points] MotherfuckingSnowman:

Don't take it as a loss! I'm certain if you message him the pics he will make it up to you!


[0 Points] None:

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[0 Points] None:

they sell outdoor mostly and charge too much for S&H... you have options buddy : )


[0 Points] HumboldtFarms_PR:

We never have sent moldy weed. Yo competition is getting pretty close for a low blow like that.


[-9 Points] Chroncentrates:

just to stick up for another vendor... it happens guys. you think HF can inspect EVERY single bud? growers, especially outdoor growers, are working in quantity. you're not getting hand picked eigths from a dispensary. get over it. and buy another sack from the dude.