What are Smalls? Everything You Need to Know About Mini Buds08.08.2023What are smalls?For years, cannabis users have flocked towards larger nugs: they photograph better, can be easier to handle, and are more flavorful and potent. Right? Wrong! Did you know that small buds actually have the exact same quality, taste, and potency as the larger buds on the same plant? Also called smalls, popcorn buds, or mini buds, smalls shouldn’t be confused with trim or shake. The former is high-quality flower, while the latter is often of lesser quality.Curious about smalls and wondering if you should pick up some mini nugs the next time you’re visiting a dispensary? Learn more about why mini buds are smaller and how you can use their small (but mighty) size to your advantage.Why are some buds smaller? Just like chicken eggs come in different shapes and sizes, so do marijuana buds. And, like eggs, small buds can be traced to genetic influences and environmental factors. Genetically speaking, some stra...
