Tips and tricks to help you choose your CBD flowers with a focus on quality. What should you look out for when choosing your CBD flowers?
Growing CBD flowers
It is always a good idea to look at how the flower you want to buy is grown. The price of the flower often depends on this, and this can help you to understand why one flower is more expensive than another. Here is a short explanation of the different cultivation methods you can find.
Outdoor cultivation: this is the most natural way of growing hemp. It allows the hemp plants to benefit from all the advantages that nature has to offer. Sunlight, natural ventilation, nutrient-rich soil and a natural water supply. It is therefore entirely dependent on the weather conditions outside. It is therefore the most economical method of production. Outdoor grown flowers will therefore be sold at lower prices and will have a more natural, somewhat earthy taste and will contain slightly less CBD.
Indoor cultivation: This is the cultivation method where we have the most control over the elements and where external pollination is avoided. However, a perfect technical knowledge of the plant's needs is required for it to grow well. This results in a higher cost of the flower. Indoor flowers are often considered to be "high end" and a little cheaper, but with a higher CBD content than a simple outdoor crop.
Greenhousecultivation: is the method of cultivation that makes it possible to take advantage of both the outdoor environment and to control the various factors (light, temperature, weather, etc.). It appears to be a good compromise for both growers and consumers. These flowers generally look good, are of good quality and contain a good level of CBD. It is really a middle ground between indoor and outdoor growing. This is reflected in the final price. The flowers from this crop are generally very popular with consumers.
The addition of terpenes
It is wise to find out what practices are carried out after the flower has been harvested. Some flowers undergo modifications such as the addition of terpenes. Terpenes are aromatic molecules that occur naturally in plants. They are responsible for the different tastes and aromas that can be found in a plant. There are about 200 terpenes in hemp. However, some varieties give off less aroma than others. The addition of terpenes after harvesting allows flowers with low terpene production to have stronger smells and flavours, so that when the bag is opened, the flowers appear to have a naturally exceptional smell.
How can you tell if the flowers smell natural or if terpenes have been added after harvesting? It's simple, just compare the smell of the packet with the smell of the flower when crushed and crumbled. If you smell strong scents when you open your packet of flowers, but no scent when you crumble your leaves, then this practice has been applied.
Check if the products have been certified in a laboratory
The certificate of analysis, usually done by an independent laboratory, provides guarantees on the cannabinoid profile (CBD and THC levels) and the origin of the CBD flower. In Europe, the legal THC limits are 0.20%. In Switzerland, on the other hand, THC levels are 1% and can therefore put you in "illegality", without knowing it, if you make your purchases from Swiss merchants. You will then have to explain yourself with the customs if your package is checked.
Pure Extract CBD products offer a range of high quality, organically grown European Cannabis Sativa L. flowers that are grown without pesticides. Our products comply with European law by containing less than 0.2% THC. Our strains are the result of extensive selection and cross-breeding by expert Cannabis growers to produce hybrids with a high CBD content. We guarantee a natural taste that meets the expectations of the most demanding customers.
To ensure that they meet strict quality standards, the products are analysed and certified in independent European laboratories. Each product has a batch number, providing full transparency on its traceability, quality and concentration.
The variety of CBD flowers
There are hundreds of thousands of different flower varieties. There are many different genetics and many crosses are made before you get a hybrid flower with a high CBD content. What you can look out for is the amount of CBD and THC that can be found in the flower. The higher the CBD content, the stronger the effects of the flower. It is also interesting to find out about the terpene profile and the surrounding effect of the flower.
And finally, it's all about the taste and flavours you want to try.
Some flowers are better known than others, due to their popularity. Here is a selection of the flowers you mustn't miss.
Strawberry Haze CBD Strawberry Haze is a variety known for its fruity, berry and strawberry flavours. Its effects are mainly stimulating, this flower will give you good vibes and improve your mood considerably. Strawberry Haze is also effective in helping people suffering from anxiety or neuropathic pain.
Amnesia Haze: CBD Amnesia Haze flower is characterised by its earthy smell, but has subtle fruity notes that are very pleasant in the mouth. Amnesia Haze is also known to bring a smile to your face. It works on stress, anxiety and depression by promoting relaxation and meditation.
Candy Kush: The CBD Candy Kush flower is very appreciated for its sweet taste of candy. Perfectly balanced, it is slightly spicy with sweet notes of caramel reminiscent of the good taste of candy. This flower is known for its relaxing and analgesic effects relieving people suffering from chronic pain.
Among our range of flowers, we offer you a "Discovery Pack" allowing you to test our best sellers! This pack consists of an assortment of 5 exquisite flowers, the most appreciated by our customers: the Candy Kush, the Red Skunk, the Fruit Cake, the Skywalker and the Amnesia Haze. Each package contains 2 grams of flowers. Something to treat yourself to!
Want to know more about the different ways to use CBD flowers? We invite you to consult our consumption guide.
