Flower, Concentrates, Vapes & Pre-Rolls: A Beginner’s Guide

Walking into a dispensary for the first time can feel like a lot. Here’s the good news: most of the menu falls into just a few product types. Once you know the basics, choosing gets easy — and our team is always happy to help.

Flower

The classic. Dried, cured cannabis buds you can smoke or vaporize. Flower is versatile and comes in countless strains, each with its own aroma and effect. If you like the ritual and want the widest strain selection, start here.

Concentrates

Extracts that capture the most potent, flavorful parts of the plant — think live resin, rosin, badder and diamonds. They’re much stronger than flower, so a small amount goes a long way. Great for experienced users or anyone chasing pure flavor and potency.

Vaporizers

Cannabis oil in a discreet, portable device. Cartridges screw onto a battery; all-in-ones come ready to go. Vapes are easy to dose and low-effort — a popular pick for convenience and discretion.

Pre-Rolls

Flower that’s already ground and rolled for you. Zero prep, perfect for trying a new strain or sharing. Infused pre-rolls add concentrate for extra strength.

How to choose

• New to it? Start with lower-THC flower or a single pre-roll, and go slow.
• Want convenience? A vape cartridge or all-in-one is hard to beat.
• Chasing potency or flavor? Ask about concentrates and live-resin options.

However you like to consume, we’ll help you match a product to what you’re looking for. That’s the Grass Roots way — Stay Rooted.