CBD Hemp Flower

Are terpenes more important than CBD potency?

Terpenes are just as, if not more important than the actual percentage of cannabinoids (CBD, THC) found in any cannabis product. Terpenes alone have an array of potent effects and benefits. When consumed with cannabinoids, people experience a synergy of these compounds known as the entourage effect, giving them the most robust relief and impact. New research also suggests terpenes play a significant role in determining how a cannabis product affects your mood and energy, resulting in the standard classifications of Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid.

Why do people smoke CBD hemp flower?

People smoke CBD flower because it provides many of the same benefits as regular THC-rich cannabis flower but without the overwhelming psycho-activity, aka it doesn't get you high. Many users report that CBD flower gives them the same positive effects of THC but without any common adverse side effects like paranoia, increased heart rate, grogginess, and more. CBD flower allows people to engage and simply enjoy the ritual of smoking, whether by themselves or in a social setting. Check out our user reviews page and read how CBD flower helps thousands of people with a wide array of different conditions and symptoms.

What is CBD Hemp Flower?

CBD hemp flower is the term used to describe cannabis with a higher concentration of CBD compared to THC and other cannabinoids. CBD flowers are federally legal and classified as hemp under the 2014-2018 US Farm Bill. The only difference between CBD flower and regular THC-rich cannabis flower (marijuana) is the level of the cannabinoids found in the plant. CBD flower has less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC and is considered non-psychoactive, which means it won't get you high like typical marijuana, but it will provide mild effects and numerous benefits.

What is the history of CBD Hemp flower?

Shortly after the 2014 US Farm Bill was passed, certain states like Colorado and Oregon began growing the first cannabis-hemp crops in nearly a century. While hemp was typically considered non-smokeable due to its structure and lack of flowering buds, experienced cannabis breeders began to cross-breed hemp with popular THC-rich strains. The goal of this was to produce new, desirable, legal, smokeable cannabis that contained under the 0.3% THC allowed by federal law. After years of trial and error, certain breeders like Secret Nature and Oregon CBD successfully cultivated legal hemp strains that looked and smelled like high-quality, THC-dominant cannabis. Around this same time, the term "CBD flower" became synonymous with this emerging hemp-flower market, and the industry experienced rapid growth and awareness.

How can you tell CBD flower from normal THC-weed?

The only way to tell if cannabis flower is CBD or THC flower is to get a potency test from a trusted cannabis testing lab. There are minor differences in smell and appearance that may be noticeable to those with experience with cannabis, but it is tough to notice. Still, due to new genetics and indoor growing practices, it is becoming virtually impossible to tell the difference between the two. Some clues to look for...THC flower will usually have a more pungent, gas-like smell, is generally stickier to the touch, and is more visually covered in trichrome crystals than average CBD-hemp flowers.

How much THC is in CBD flower?

CBD flower must contain 0.3% Delta 9-THC or less to be legal (the psychoactive form of THC that gives users the classic high associated with cannabis). However, It is possible and technically legal for CBD flowers to have a total THC content greater than 0.3% when considering THCA. Many cannabis labs will use a unique mathematic formula that combines D9-THC and THCA to calculate total THC, which usually falls anywhere from 0.1% - 0.8%

What are the benefits of growing in a true indoor environment versus outdoors or greenhouse?

Growing indoors allows for 100% control of all environmental factors, most importantly controlling light spectrum and strength. By controlling the output of our lights, we can make sure the flower buds maintain optimal moisture levels and resin production. Due to the sun's power, the terpenes and cannabinoids of outdoor-grown flowers usually become damaged while moisture escapes the buds, resulting in a dry, flavorless, harsh end product.

Does Secret Nature provide full panel lab tests or COAs?

Yes! Although most CBD brands only do potency testing to ensure legal compliance, we consistently test our products to the standards required by the licensed California cannabis market, aka a full panel compliance test. These are the highest cannabis testing standards in the USA, and they ensure we provide the safest and cleanest product possible, tested by a DEA-certified laboratory.

How are Secret Nature CBD flowers dried and cured?

Our flowers are whole-plant hung for two weeks at 60 degrees with 60% relative humidity. This ensures slow, cold curing, which allows the plants to express their full terpene and flavor potential while reaching optimal moisture levels for consumption.

Why is Secret Nature CBD flower more expensive than most other brands?

Our flower is pricer than other brands because the cost of production is much higher to grow actual indoor, high-quality cannabis. We invest a large amount of money, time, and care into our cultivation equipment and operations, including the initial build-outs and each consecutive harvest. 100% organic, indoor cultivation also means high electric bills, higher-priced soil, nutrients, and more hours of labor. The cost difference to produce hand-trimmed indoor flowers vs. greenhouse or outdoor is quite dramatic. We continue to focus on lowering our costs and passing those savings on to the customer.

What are the benefits of CBD Hemp flower when compared to THC-rich cannabis?

CBD Hemp flower can provide virtually all the same mental, physical, and spiritual benefits as typical THC-rich cannabis, but without the common adverse side effects of standard high-THC products (anxiety, paranoia, short-term memory loss, etc.) CBD flower provides a mild cannabis experience that can relax you, focus you, help ease physical pain, and help you fall asleep and remain asleep through the night. Many cannabis users are surprised how much they prefer CBD flower over THC flower once they have tried it and experienced its unique effects.

Can CBD flower help those who use tobacco and nicotine products?

Many users report CBD hemp flower helps ween them off or even wholly ditch their nicotine habit. Although CBD hemp flower is not physically addicting, the ritual of smoking and its beneficial effects help those who use nicotine by providing a similar, healthier, and safer alternative. Recent studies have shown that cannabinoids may help those with addiction and withdrawal symptoms, including the addiction itself.

Who has the best CBD Hemp flower?

We strongly believe that Secret Nature offers the best CBD Hemp flower available today. We are cannabis industry veterans, and we pride ourselves on providing consistent, quality products in an industry flooded with false advertising and shady, misleading operators. We grow organic and authentic indoor, which costs a lot, but produces the highest quality CBD nugs possible. Be wary, as many companies advertise their flowers as indoor-grown to gain an edge with marketing. We constantly sample products from other brands and have found multiple instances of completely misleading/false product images, with outdoor flowers being sold as indoor, pre-rolls ridden with stems and seeds, and even mold-covered buds. In a new industry with little regulation and history, it is vital to purchase from trusted suppliers.

Who has the strongest, most potent CBD Hemp flower?

Secret Nature produces the strongest and most potent CBD hemp flowers because we grow unique strains indoors in perfect climatic conditions. Indoor growing allows us to push our plants to their limits without overwhelming stress. This is accomplished by controlling temperature, humidity, co2, light spectrum, and other vital parameters, giving our plants ideal conditions to produce higher levels of cannabinoids and terpenes when compared to outdoor-grown plants. These above-average cannabinoid and terpene levels result in the most potent, effective, smoothest, and flavorful CBD nugs.

What does growing in living-organic soil mean?

Growing in living organic soil is a method that seeks to replicate the most natural and effective growing medium and environment found in nature. Indoor living soil mimics an ancient old-growth forest, where thousands of years worth of decaying plants create a symbiotic and vibrant soil that is thriving with microbial life, hence the term "living soil." These factors make a highly diverse network of bacteria that can not be replicated or accomplished by any other growing methods. These micro-organisms form a soil-food-web that helps feed the plants in exchange for carbons and sugars that the plant will release into the soil via the root system. In this organic growing style, the plants have the power to choose and self-regulate their nutrition. After millions of years of evolution and practice, we can rest assured that the plants, as living beings, can effectively feed themselves without human intervention.