CBD is thriving in the health marketplace all over the world, but it is not regulated by any agency so far. You might consider growing your own CBD at the comfort of your home. This allows for effective cultivation; it could even be turned into a full-scale business. As we all know, CBD is from the Hemp and Cannabis or Marijuana plant. This means the plants that you will grow are hemp or cannabis plants. In order to be able to grow your CBD, you need to make sure it is in perfect condition. In this article, we are going to discuss perfect conditions to grow CBD at home.
Growing CBD
Before looking for a perfect condition to grow CBD, you need to get a high CBD concentration in the cannabis plant. There are some particular strains that you can grow which will lead to large harvest of CBD. The most important, and most effective way to maximize your plant’s CBD yield is to choose the right seed. Some strains have been built genetically to contain high THC content. For CBD yield purposes, this would obviously be the wrong kind of seed.
There are, then, two options:
- Grow industrial hemp instead of marijuana
- Choose a seed that has been genetically developed for higher CBD content
What kind of strains are high in CBD?
Thanks to the growing demand for CBD, more and more geneticists are dedicating resources to the production of high CBD strains. This is great for those who don’t want to grow industrial hemp. Hemp has great CBD content, but produces much smaller flowers than marijuana, making it hard to process and extract at home.
When it comes to choosing a high CBD seed, you can also choose auto-flowering seeds. These varieties are more likely to have higher CBD content than photoperiod strains because of their genetic history. Auto-flowering varieties were created from older, land-race strains of cannabis that had naturally higher CBD content.
Aside from choosing an auto-flowering variety, there are certain strains that typically have a higher CBD: THC ratio than general, recreational strains. Here are a few popular strains.
Charlotte’s Web
The Charlotte’s Web cultivar was created specifically for the treatment of epileptic seizures in one particular young girl named Charlotte. Like industrial hemp, this cultivar contains less than 0.3% THC and has a high CBD content. The effects are more physical than cerebral and more medicinal than recreational.
Harlequin
Harlequin is one of the highest CBD strains of marijuana commercially available. The strain typically tests at a 5:2 CBD: THC ratio, although its effects still lean towards the cerebral alertness of a Sativa.
Cannatonic
Depending on the cultivar, Cannatonic can have a CBD: THC ratio of anywhere between 5:1 and 1:1. It is both euphoric and medicinal, thanks to its higher CBD content. It has a mild effect and makes for a perfect daytime strain.
Harle-Tsu
This strain is the offspring of Harlequin and Sour Tsunami and makes for an effective CBD dose. Ratios vary between cultivars, but it is well known for yielding a higher CBD content than most commercially available strains of cannabis. Effects are range from relaxing to focused to uplifted and energized.
Perfect Conditions to grow CBD
1. Optimal Temperature
Since CBD oil is an extract from the cannabis plant, there is a need to ensure optimal temperature for high growth and seed germination. The suitable temperature is 65 to 70°F. If the temperature is below that range, there will be delayed emergence. We recommend that you plant after mid-May or early June for best results, this creates a perfect condition to grow CBD. There should be direct seeding at a depth of 0.75 to 1 inch. If you purchase quality seeds, you’ll experience healthy cannabis growth and superior CBD extract.
2. Semi-Humid Conditions
Cannabis growth is dependent on semi-humid conditions, roughly around 60-80°F. Overwatering cannabis is strictly taboo during the early days because this can stunt the growth of plants. It will damage the perfect condition to grow CBD. When plants have grown larger, they will require more water.
3. Nutrients for Successful Harvest
Nutrients are needed to ensure the rapid and successful growth of your crop. The healthier the cannabis crop, the rawer the CBD oil that can be extracted from the plants. Nutrients protect the plants from various diseases and garden pests, and maintain increased resistance against adverse growing conditions.
4. Best Marijuana Strains
Expert growers suggest that you use the best marijuana strains for quality CBD oil extraction. The output determines the quality of your cannabis. If you desire to make your own CBD oil at home, pick superior marijuana strains for a superior final product.
5. The Process of Decarboxylation
When you are ready to extract your CBD oil, select raw buds, leaves, and stems that will yield high-quality CBD oil. You can perform extraction by the process of decarboxylation. This is an important step when producing your own CBD oil especially for decarboxylation, bake the leaves and buds at roughly 220°F for at least 90 to 100 minutes. Heating the plants at this temperature activates inside chemicals.
6. CBD Oil with Already Vaped Weed
If you desire to make CBD oil with already vaped weed, you must prepare a base ingredient. For this process you will need vaporized weed, olive/coconut/canola oil, cheesecloth for straining, and a container for storing the base. Heat the ingredients (vaped weed plus oil or butter) over a low flame. Heat this mixture for approximately 20 minutes and slowly stir it. Let the mixture cool a bit, and place the final product in the covered container.
7. CBD Oil with Fresh Weed
If you are planning on making CBD oil with fresh weed, first grind the weed that has not been vaped. After you grind it properly, you can prepare the oil. You will need coconut oil or butter to mix with the weed. Heat this mixture two or three times to activate the THC component. Once you finish with this step, strain the oil, and use an odor-free container to store it. You will be able to use your oil for two to three months.
