Interest in this type of light marijuana, which looks very similar to conventional marijuana, but without THC and with a very high CBD content, has grown exponentially in the last year. Finally, you can buy CBD Flowers of the highest quality and with organoleptic characteristics (aroma and flavor) that a few years ago were unthinkable.
Unlike the illegal marijuana obtained from varieties of cannabis selected for years for its high THC content, the Hemp Flower or CBD Flower is the inflorescence of industrial hemp varieties without THC and rich in CBD. The appearance of the industrial hemp plant is different from that of marijuana, the hemp is more stylized and has lighter buds and less resin.
However, currently, the CBD buds from the hemp plant have nothing to envy in appearance, density, and aroma to the best conventional marijuana buds. This has been achieved by selecting the best hemp and growing it in optimal conditions outdoors, in a greenhouse, or even indoors with artificial lighting.
But let's get straight to the point with the best tips for buying CBD flowers.
A basic but important piece of advice is that all the CBD products that we want to buy, including hemp flowers, should be purchased through a secure supplier that can provide us with comprehensive advice and resolve any questions we have regarding the quality of the product. and the most appropriate ways to manipulate and consume it. It is important to make sure that the flowers we buy contain less than 0.2% THC and for this, we can request the corresponding analytics to prove it.
The best CBD flowers are characterized by having a strong and penetrating smell, very similar to that of conventional marijuana, although generally a little less intense due to the absence of THC. This scent can be citrus, earthy, floral, woody, spicy, or sweet, depending on the variety.
The range of smells and flavors that a quality flower can present is almost infinite and depends on the different combinations of Terpenes and cannabinoids it contains. Of course, make sure that the smell does not come from added artificial terpenes.
Just as the smell of flowers is important, the same can be applied to their color and brightness. The green color in its different shades and intensities will be a guarantee that we are acquiring a fresh product that was cultivated and harvested at the optimum moment of maturation.
Sometimes we will find some striking combinations of green, purple, or even orange tones. A dry, yellowish or brownish flower could indicate that the flowers are not of good quality.
Trichomes are the small glands that contain cannabinoids and terpenes. They are almost microscopic, but in a quality CBD flower, they can be seen with the naked eye or with a magnifying glass. The best flowers are covered with trichomes that give a special shine and, above all, cause the buds to be sticky due to the large amount of resin they contain.
In general, a bud with a high density of trichomes will always guarantee that the cultivation of the flowers was carried out in the ideal conditions, notably favoring their flavor and their effects when consumed.
One of the things that we must take into account if we want to acquire quality CBD buds is their density and hardness. Proper drying of the product guarantees buds that are hard to the touch and crisp if we squeeze them and hold them to the ear. If they are too dry, they will break when squeezed or even practically turn to dust.
If, on the other hand, they are somewhat damp, they will not creak and we will also run the risk of fungi appearing that could spoil them. The most coveted flowers are those that come from hydroponic indoor crops and do not contain seeds or too many branches and leaves.