How to Make Indica Cannabis Gummies: Step-by-Step Guide

Indica cannabis gummies are made by infusing a fat with decarboxylated indica flower, then blending that infusion into a gelatin or pectin base and letting it set in molds. The full process takes about three hours of hands-on work plus a day or two of curing. The steps below cover decarboxylation, infusion, the gummy base, dosing, and storage.

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Prerequisites

• 7 g dried indica flower, ground coarse
• 1 cup refined coconut oil or unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp sunflower lecithin
• 1 oz unflavored gelatin or 2 tbsp pectin
• 1 cup fruit juice or puree
• 2 tbsp honey or corn syrup
• 0.01 g kitchen scale, candy thermometer, silicone molds, dropper

Check your state law first. Most legal US markets cap infused edibles at 10 mg THC per serving and 100 mg per package.

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How to Make Indica Gummies

1. Heat the oven to 240 F and spread the ground flower in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
2. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring once at the 20 minute mark, so THCA converts to active THC.
3. Combine the decarbed flower and coconut oil in a mason jar and seal the lid.
4. Set the jar in a pot of simmering water and hold it between 160 and 180 F for 2 hours, shaking every 20 minutes.
5. Strain the oil through cheesecloth into a clean container and press the plant material to recover the last of the oil.
6. Whisk the lecithin into the warm oil until no streaks remain.
7. Sprinkle the gelatin over half a cup of cold juice and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
8. Warm the rest of the juice and the honey in a saucepan over low heat until the mixture runs smooth.
9. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until it dissolves, then pull the pan off the heat.
10. Stir the infused oil into the base for a full 2 minutes so the THC spreads through the batch.
11. Fill the molds with a dropper and tap the tray on the counter to release trapped air.
12. Chill the molds for 2 hours, then move the gummies to a rack and air dry for 24 to 48 hours.

Dosing Indica Gummies

Calculate potency before you pour. If 7 g of flower tests at 20 percent THC, the batch carries about 1,400 mg of THC. Divide that number by the cavities in your tray. A 100 cavity mold gives about 14 mg per piece, so cut each gummy in half for a 7 mg dose. New users should start at 2.5 to 5 mg and wait two hours before taking more, since edible THC peaks later than inhaled THC.

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Storage and Shelf Life

Keep gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. For longer storage, layer them between sheets of parchment in a freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. Label the container with the strain name and the dose per piece.

Common Mistakes

• Skipping decarboxylation, which leaves most of the THC in its inactive acid form.
• Boiling the gelatin, which breaks the set and leaves a rubbery texture.
• Leaving out lecithin, which lets the oil separate and pool at the top of each mold.
• Guessing the dose instead of calculating it from lab tested flower.