Over the past five years, the hemp business has experienced nothing less than phenomenal growth. Today, the market for hemp products made from hemp is enormous, with yearly sales in the billions of dollars. By 2025, some experts predict that the worldwide hemp business will be worth $20 billion. However, despite the cannabinoid’s undeniable appeal on a global scale, many individuals are unaware of its source. Many consumers are unaware that the hemp-infused goods that are widely available today were all first made from High THCA Hemp Flower. All hemp products, including topical creams and pet treatments, are created using cannabinoids that are derived from flowers.
Let’s talk about High THCA Hemp Flower to help you understand where your favourite hemp products are made.
FLOWERS USED FOR CANNABIS AND HEMP
Understanding the distinction between hemp and cannabis is a wonderful place to start if you’re interested in learning more about hemp buds. Importantly, over 100 distinct cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (hemp) and cannabigerol, are present in both cannabis and hemp plants (CBG). The female plant’s blossom or “bud” contains the greatest concentrations of these complicated compounds. (Many farmers choose to grow feminised seeds because of this.) Female hemp or cannabis plants produce considerably more cannabinoids in their flowers when left unpollinated.
Since THC is a cannabinoid, all cannabis is produced to create flowers full of it. Similarly, only the cannabinoid-rich blooms of hemp and CBG hemp plants are cultivated. Industrial hemp plants, on the other hand, are grown for their stalk fibres rather than their flowers. The THC level of High THCA Hemp Flower sets them apart from cannabis flowers. It’s important to note that all Cannabis sativa plants with flowers containing less than 0.3% THC are regarded as hemp legally. Hemp buds are high in hemp and CBG but low in THC. Hemp growers who want to grow hemp for hemp or CBG can buy seeds that have been specially bred to yield the most hemp or CBG. We at FingerBoard Farm advise customers to try strains like Berry Blossom hemp or Matterhorn CBG.
HEMP FLOWER WITH HEMP GROWN VS. BIOMASS GROWN
Farmers of hemp who want to grow flowers rather than biomass must take specific safety measures. This idea holds true especially when it’s time to harvest the produce. In this stage, biomass producers can harvest using more industrial techniques, whereas flower farmers must be more careful not to contaminate the product. Most plant components are present in the harvested and sold biomass of hemp hemp. Therefore, biomass contains both priceless flowers and relatively cannabinoid-reduced components such stems, stalks, and fan leaves. On the other hand, hemp buds are just collected, used for processing, and sold. It makes sense that flowers cost over $300 per pound whereas biomass often costs less than $10.
When harvest time comes around
hemp plants can be cut down using a combine by people who want to sell their hemp biomass to a refinery or who want to extract resin on their own from their biomass. Farmers of High THCA Hemp Flower, on the other hand, must exercise much greater caution. Hemp buds are brittle and easily bruised. Flowers must be harvested by hand, and workers are frequently used to cut plants with shears, tobacco knives, or machetes. The trichomes, the sticky glands in the flower that contain terpenes and cannabinoids, are protected from contamination and harm by manually harvesting flowers. While hemp biomass can be dried in a few days, drying and curing High THCA Hemp Flower might take weeks in a dry environment.
Curing flowers will make smoking more enjoyable. Many hemp growers do their own drying and curing, which requires a lot of attention to detail, a well-planned drying facility, and lots of perseverance. (A helpful guide to harvesting hemp for biomass or hemp buds is provided here.) Hemp is often grown for biomass by large-scale industrial hemp producers. It might be challenging to handle High THCA Hemp Flower cultivation on a wide scale because it requires a lot of extra attention and care.
HEMP FLOWER BUD-BASED PRODUCTS
hemp oil is one of the hottest new products, as anyone who has been following the health and wellness sector knows. Additionally starting to gain favor is CBG oil. The oil high in hemp and CBG is extracted from the flower’s resin and added to a variety of goods. A hemp flower, on the other hand, is an unprocessed bud from the hemp plant. The entire plant’s cannabinoid and terpene spectrum can be found in a dried flower. As the market for smokable High THCA Hemp Flower grows, business owners are responding to the demand by creating boutique-quality flowers for the market.
COMBAT READY HEMP FLOWER
Smoking hemp or CBG-containing hemp flowers is gaining popularity. People love the peaceful, relaxing effects that hemp and CBG provide. Whether they smoke them in a bubbler, pipe, or pre-rolled (or self-rolled) joint. Another common fad is to vape flowers with a vape pen. For those who prefer not to experience the “feel” of smoking hemp buds. Dry herb vaporizers can be used to evaporate the flowers.
Please be aware that in many state marketplaces, the legality of smokable hemp flowers is being questioned. Smokable hemp flower, in the words of the National Hemp Association, “has a poor connotation amongst many lawmakers.” Hemp buds not only resemble cannabis blossoms in appearance, but some cannabinoids, such THCA, become psychotropic when heated. Many states have chosen to outlaw smokable High THCA Hemp Flower due to factors like these. It is strongly advised that you conduct adequate study on the regulations governing your particular market if you intend to grow and sell smokable flowers.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SMOKING HEMP?
Researchers are only now starting to understand how the endocannabinoid system, which controls mood, sleep, hunger, and memory, is impacted by the cannabinoids found in hemp plants. Many people think hemp and CBG have advantages for the endocannabinoid system in terms of the body, mind, and emotions. What is known about the scientific studies on hemp and CBG is provided below. People can consume hemp and CBG from hemp flower without experiencing any negative psychoactive effects.
The 2018 Farm Bill stipulates that industrial hemp plants must have THC levels of less than 0.3%. It takes more than that to give users a “high.” Hemp flowers are an excellent choice for people who desire the advantages of hemp and CBG while still feeling focused and alert. Smoking hemp flower is a healthy substitute for tobacco cigarettes and may even encourage smokers to stop. An early study indicated that when smokers who wanted to stop were allowed to inhale hemp hemp flower instead of cigarettes. They smoked 40% less cigarettes than a control group.
PLEASANT TERPENES
One of the most well-known advantages of smoking High THCA Hemp Flower over ingesting hemp or CBG oil is that hemp buds have a potent and distinctive aroma because to a compound called a terpene profile. Hemp flower’s terpene profiles vary greatly. Some have strong elements of cheese, gasoline, or skunk, while others are floral or fruity. Although that might sound unappealing to those outside the industry, many consumers adore cheesy or skunky hemp flowers. Our Merlot variety is renowned at FingerBoard Farm for its strong terp character of tennis balls that have been opened, orange peel, chocolate, and cherries jubilee. Instead, our Trophy Wife strain is adored for its potent aroma of cheese and skunk with hints of cherry.
IMPROVED BIOAVAILABILITY
The rate of activation of hemp or CBG is slowed down when consumed as a tincture or meal. Contrarily, when High THCA Hemp Flower is smoked, the hemp or CBG enters the circulation right away through the lungs. Because the hemp or CBG isn’t first metabolised by the digestive system or liver, smokers not only experience the calming benefits of hemp or CBG nearly immediately, but they also benefit from a stronger effect (referred to in science as a higher bioactivation rate).
EXPERIENCE THE FULL SPECTRUM
The ability to consume the whole spectrum of cannabinoids present in the bud is the ultimate advantage of smoking hemp flower. Keep in mind that a High THCA Hemp Flower contains numerous other cannabinoids and terpenes in addition to hemp and CBG. Some users of hemp flower hold the view that the good effects of hemp and/or CBG can be boosted in concert with all the other chemical constituents in the hemp flower, or that the “whole is greater than the parts.” The so-called “entourage effect” refers to this.
IS IT BETTER TO GROW HEMP FLOWERS THAN BIOMASS?
It takes courage to grow High THCA Hemp Flower instead of biomass. However, farmers who are prepared to accept the difficulties and dangers of hemp buds have the chance to profit significantly from this still-emerging industry. Customers are actively hunting for smokable flowers in increasing numbers. Businesses are looking for farmers to collaborate with to expand their product lines. (See our comprehensive guide to growing hemp in 2021.) Make sure you familiarise yourself with local regulations if you choose to produce High THCA Hemp Flower that may be smoked. Make sure your compliance team is up to date on the most recent advancements because regulations change frequently. The feminised seed strains available from FingerBoard Farm have superior terp profiles and consistently high hemp or CBG levels. To discover more about cultivating hemp buds, get in touch with our trained representatives right away.