Have you ever wondered how a hemp farm in New York grows, cares for, and harvests high-quality hemp plants that produce great products? Believe it or not, it’s not as easy as one would think. There is a lot more to it than sticking a seed in the dirt and watching it grow. In order for a company to produce CBD and other hemp extracts that are both high-grade and legal, the farmers have to keep an eye on their crops and take great care when they are growing. Otherwise, they could allow problems to come in that could threaten their whole crop. Hemp farmers that know what they are doing and take the time to do it right are the ones that come out on top every time.
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The Hemp Plant
Cannabis Sativa is a type of cannabis plant that has been around for a very long time. Over the centuries, man has figured out a way to crossbreed different cannabis plants in order to create a cannabis plant that has a low THC content. The only difference in the eyes of the law between hemp and marijuana is that a hemp plant has less than 0.3% THC content. If a hemp plant has more than 0.3% THC at the time it is checked, it is considered marijuana. This little detail can prove to be a huge problem if a hemp farmer does not keep an eye on the crop and know exactly when to harvest and when not to.
Timing is Everything
Nature has a way of perfectly balancing itself when it is left alone. However, when people get involved with the process, things can get confusing. Industrial hemp is mostly grown for the purpose of extracting CBD. CBD is growing in popularity as more people learn of its possible wellness benefits. As its popularity grows, so does its value. As hemp matures, the CBD that it produces becomes more prevalent. Lots of CBD in a plant is a good thing, but the problem is that THC becomes more prevalent as the plant matures too. This is where a perfect balance has to come into play. The hemp farmer has to pull the crops at a time where the CBD is at its highest peak possible before the THC content turns their hemp plants into marijuana plants. A whole season of a crop can go to waste within a manner of hours.
Harvesting Hemp
When it comes time to harvest the hemp, different farmers have different ways. Some of the bigger farming fields can use a combine to harvest the crop. This, however, could jeopardize the quality of the floral biomass of the crop. The best way to harvest the hemp plant for CBD products is to have a crew of people chop the plants down with machetes or farming knives. This way, the buds will be handled less and won’t be too disturbed by the process before they get processed. None of the plants has to go to waste, but in order for the CBD to be as potent as possible, it must be extracted from the buds.
Drying The Hemp
When hemp farmers dry their crops, it has to be done correctly; otherwise, they could risk growing molds and mildews on their plants. If the plants happen to get infested with mildew or other contaminants that can grow in damp areas, it can ruin the whole crop. When the crops are dried, they need to be hung upside down in a warm area with little moisture and lots of ventilation. The hemp farmers that know what they are doing will have a well planned and thought out drying process that works perfectly every time.
High Falls Hemp NY
From seed to soul, High Falls Hemp NY has you, the customer, in mind. As one of the most respected hemp farmers in the state of New York, High Falls Hemp takes the time needed and all of the precautions that are directed by the law to ensure that every product that goes into the world is the highest quality and the safest to use. If you are going to use CBD products, make sure that you get them from a source that is passionate about the farming industry, and the health of its customers.