Who makes the edibles we carry
We prioritize products from licensed Connecticut cultivators and processors. If you want to know who made a particular edible before you order, call us at 860-420-BUDS (2837) and ask.
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What an ounce of flower equals when it comes as edibles
Under chapter 420b of the state's general statutes, which sets possession limits for adults 21 and older, one ounce of cannabis plant material equals five grams of concentrate or other cannabis products with up to 500 milligrams of THC. One and one-half ounces of plant material equals seven and one-half grams of concentrate or other cannabis products with up to 750 milligrams of THC.
Five full multiple-serving packages at the 100 milligram cap hold 500 milligrams of THC, the amount the statute pairs with one ounce of flower. Our page on how Connecticut possession limits work covers the rest of the rule.
Shapes, packaging and labels
DCP's guide to adult-use edibles says edibles may only be cuboid or spherical, and animal shapes are prohibited. Packaging must be child-safe, tamper-resistant and light-resistant, and edible packaging cannot appeal to individuals under 21.
On the label itself, look for two DCP-issued symbols: one showing the package contains THC and one showing it is not safe or legal for people under 21. Each symbol must be unobscured and not less than one-half inch by one-half inch. Our walkthrough on how to read a Connecticut cannabis label goes through the full label line by line.
Timing guidance to read before a second serving
Here is what health agencies and cannabis regulators say about how long edibles take:
| Source | What it says about edibles |
|---|---|
| CDC | Edibles can take from 30 minutes to 2 hours to feel intoxicating effects, and the effects can last longer than expected |
| Connecticut DCP | Edible cannabis products can have a delayed onset of effects of two or more hours |
| Poison Control | Effects of swallowed THC are often not peaking until 3 hours after ingestion |
| Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission | Impairment effects of edible marijuana may be delayed by two hours or more |
Read the serving count on the package. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission advises consumers to start low and go slow with edibles, and Colorado advises waiting at least 90 minutes and up to four hours before eating or drinking more. Our guide to how long edibles take to kick in goes further, and the CDC page on cannabis poisoning is the federal source for the first row.
Placing an edibles order for pickup or delivery
Online ordering is open 24/7. Pickup orders wait at the Derby or Hartford counter, and checkout on the live menu shows whether delivery is open for your address. Our delivery page and our cannabis delivery guide explain how a delivery works from cart to door.
We take delivery payment at the door, and only the adult who placed the order, 21 or older with matching ID, can accept it. For pickup, store details are on the Derby store page and the Hartford store page.
Questions shoppers ask about edibles
Can I pay for edibles with a credit card?
No. Both stores take cash and debit cards only. The Derby store has an on-site ATM.
Where do I find the price and THC content of an edible?
On the live menu for your store, Derby or Hartford.
Can I buy THC drinks along with edibles?
Yes. The THC drinks aisle shows live drinks for the store you select, and our THC drinks versus edibles comparison lays out how the two formats differ.
How should I store edibles at home?
The CDC advises keeping cannabis products in a locked childproof container and out of the reach and sight of children and pets. The FDA says edible products containing THC can be easily mistaken for ordinary foods, which is one more reason to keep them locked away.
More answers about visiting and ordering are in our FAQ.