Fall Cannabis Essentials for the First Day of Fall
Fall officially starts on Tuesday, September 22. The equinox lands at 7:05 p.m. Central time, the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south. After that, the nights start running longer than the days. That shift changes how most of us spend our free time. Backyard fires come back and weekends fill up with pumpkin patches and trail walks. This guide to fall cannabis essentials pairs each of those moments with picks from our shelves at NatureMed.
Missouri doesn’t change color all at once. Sassafras, sumac, and Virginia creeper start turning in mid-September, followed by black gum, bittersweet, and dogwood in late September. Color starts in northern Missouri and moves south, with maples, ashes, oaks, and hickories usually peaking around mid-October. By late October, the colors fade and leaves start to drop. That gives you most of the season to plan outings around. It also means your stash has to last through changing weather, which we cover further down.
Pick your fall mood
Bonfire night
Bonfire night is about friends, a fire pit, and something good to pass around. Proper’s 1g Marshmallowz preroll leads this lineup, and the name fits right next to a tray of s’mores fixings. Marshmallowz is a hybrid, which makes it an easy middle ground for a group with mixed tastes. Plume’s Blueberry Cream infused preroll comes in a half gram size. Infused means concentrate has been added to the flower, so it’s stronger than a standard preroll and a little goes a long way. Bring a torch lighter too, since a regular lighter struggles once the evening wind picks up. Keep the fire and the session in your own backyard or on private property where it’s allowed.
Pumpkin Patch
A day at the pumpkin patch means hay rides, cider, and a trunk full of gourds. The flavors of the season can carry right into your evening at home. Notorious Black Maple has a name that belongs next to pumpkin bread and maple candy. Rooted’s Apples and Bananas Mints preroll adds an orchard feel to the lineup. If you like to roll your own, Blazy Susan king size slim rice papers are thin and burn slow and even. Rolling a few at the kitchen table with friends is a fun way to close out a busy fall Saturday.
Sunset hike
Missouri trails look their best when the light turns gold and the leaves start to change. Plan on enjoying your picks once you’re home, though. Cannabis use is still against the law in parks and on sidewalks in Missouri. This lineup leans citrus, starting with Amaze Orange 3.5g flower. The Bambino 2g infused blunt in Orange Cream keeps the theme going. Dixie Peak Tangerine gummies round it out for anyone who would rather skip smoking. Edibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in, so start with a low dose and wait at least 2 hours before having more.
Fall Care for Your Stash
Cooler nights mean the heat comes on, and dry indoor air is hard on flower. Cannabis should be stored between 55 and 65 percent relative humidity. Too much moisture raises the risk of mold, and air that’s too dry breaks down trichomes and lets terpenes evaporate. Terpenes are the natural compounds that give each strain its smell and flavor. So a jar left near a heat vent can lose that Black Maple or Amaze Orange flavor before you finish it. An airtight glass jar with a humidity pack is the simplest fix. Keep it in a cool, dark cabinet away from windows, since UV light breaks down terpenes faster than any other storage factor.
The rest of your fall care is about keeping things safe and legal. Missouri law bans public consumption, and smoking in a public place can bring a civil fine of up to $100. Driving after consuming is also against the law, so plan a ride if you’re heading to a friend’s fire. With Halloween candy showing up in every house next month, store gummies in their child-resistant packaging and well out of reach. Keeping cannabis secured matters, since calls to poison control for kids and pets eating edibles have gone up where edibles are legal. A locking box on a high shelf is a small step that saves a lot of worry.
Celebrate the First Day of Fall at NatureMed
Every part of this guide comes back to one thing. Fall is better when you plan for the moments you look forward to most. Stop by any of our Missouri locations and our team can help you build a lineup for bonfire night, pumpkin patch day, or your next sunset hike. You can also save during Happy Hour, Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., with 20% off Franklin’s, Buoyant Bob 3.5g for $20, Kushy Punch Connect 0.5g live resin disposables at 2 for $120, and Amaze 3.5g flower jars at 2 for $70. Happy Hour wraps up just before the equinox on Tuesday, so it’s a good excuse to welcome fall with us. Browse our daily deals to see what’s on sale at your store, then find your nearest NatureMed and shop the menu to order ahead. Gladstone and O’Fallon customers can also get delivery within 10 miles of the store. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Please consume responsibly.
