Cultivating CBD

Cannabinol or better known as CBD is a cannabinoid compound found within the cannabis/hemp plant. It has been proven to have a wide range of textile uses and medical benefits. Known to be used and consumed for hundreds of years, CBD has now become mainstream by being developed into commercial medicines that support pain and anxiety relief. CBD is one compound, along with many others, that is found in both Hemp and Cannabis THC plants. Unlike its very well known counterpart THC, CBD is non-psychoactive and will not get you high. This allows for a broader spectrum of patients to experience the benefits CBD has to offer.

CBD can be processed and consumed in many different forms. First, just like cannabis you can smoke buds that are high in CBD and get some relief. Beyond smoking, much of the industry processes CBD Hemp into edibles and topical lotions. Some of the most common items are gummies and candies that are premeasured, telling you how many mg is in a dosage. For others who feel muscle pain they prefer to use some sort of lotion that can be applied over the skin. Many lotions that have CBD are being infused with essential oils like peppermint and eucalyptus to provide an even greater lasting effect.

Since CBD is a sister plant of the better-known cannabis THC, a CBD plant will grow almost exactly the same as cannabis. When growing CBD, it is important to create a good environment with proper lighting to ensure your plant will produce the highest quality CBD and buds. Seeds can be purchased online in the form of autoflower or regular photoperiod packs. Cultivating your own CBD is greatly beneficial as you are able to control what nutrients and pest management solutions you would like to use, especially if it is for medicinal purposes. Most information that relates to growing cannabis, directly reflects the cultivation process of CBD

Once you have successfully completed your first harvest, you are now ready to decide what is the best way for personal consumption. For those looking to create concentrates like oils, butters and lotions, there are many companies that provide cost effective equipment and tools for creating and processing premium products. For example, “The Magic Butter” machine is a wonderful all in one tool that can help make all different types of edibles as well as topical shea butter lotions. For creating a concentrated oil, Hash Rosin is a high quality/high potency product that can be made by using a bubble hash machine and then pressing the hash to create a concentrated smokable oil.