However, if you have a grower near by your operation and they aren’t using clones and have males, there could be a chance that pollen may find it’s way over to your crop. When female plants become pollinated, they begin the process of creating seed, which reduces flower size and the potential cannabinoid potency.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is CBG?”]CBG is one of the 120 known cannabinoids found in hemp. It is considered the “Mother of all Cannabinoids” as many of the other cannabinoids are synthesized from CBG molecules. CBG has gotten a lot of traction lately, as it linked to being a stimulant instead of a depressant and is highly valuable, CBG dominant plants are also known to have low THC values, helping growers stay compliant with regulations. We offer a premium CBG variety, Felbridge CBG, that can reach over 14% CBG in an extended flowering period and favourable conditions.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do you offer CBG Genetics?”]Yes, Felbridge has a premium variety, Felbridge CBG, that has been bred to contain high amounts of CBG and low levels of THC. Felbridge CBG typically produces 6-8% CBG in outdoor growing conditions, but can reach over 14% in an extended flowering period and favourable conditions. Felbridge CBG is a great alternative to CBD genetics, as low THC levels help you remain compliant with regulations.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What’s the difference between THCA and Delta-9 THC?”]THCA, which is non-psychoactive, is the most abundant form of THC in the hemp plant. When hemp is “decarboxylated” by heating it to a high temperature, THCA becomes THC, which is psychoactive. Delta-9-THC is already psychoactive, and is naturally present in much lower concentrations than THCA in a hemp plant. Until recently, some states only tested for Delta-9 THC. As Delta-9 THC naturally occurs in lower concentrations, many varieties, while over 0.3% in Total THC, were below 0.3% in Delta-9 THC, allowing some varieties to produce higher concentrations of CBD. However, with the new regulations, all varieties must test below 0.2% Total THC.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do I stay compliant and keep my plants from going “hot“?”]To go “hot” means that your plants that are tested before harvest produced over the mandated 0.2% THC level. Naturally, cannabinoid content develops as the plants begin to flower, usually starting in February or March depending on the variety. Cannabinoid potency increases as the flowering period lengthens. It is important for you to work with a local lab to monitor your crop. Unfavourable growing conditions or mis-managed plants can lead to stress within the plant.
Stressed plants can have enhanced cannabinoid content (including THC), so it is important to practice good crop management and to be proactive instead of reactive.
Another option to help stay compliant is to grow a CBG variety. CBG varieties, like our premium variety, Felbridge CBG, have a low THC potency.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What CBD percentage can I expect from my hemp plants?”]Our premium CBD dominant varieties will, on average, produce between 8-10 percent CBD. With the new regulations for the 2020 season, The likelihood of finding a variety that produces more than 10% CBD while staying compliant will be difficult and we urge you to use caution when looking at COAs that offer varieties that claim to produce CBD potencies greater than 10%. CBD content can vary with climate and flower period. The best thing to do is to closely monitor your crop so that you can maximize CBD production while staying compliant.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is a COA?”]COA stands for “Certificate of Analysis.” COAs show the potential potency of hemp plants, including Total CBD, Total THC, Total Cannabinoids, and a list of potentially present cannabinoids. These documents are necessary in understanding more about the genetics you are working with, and should be supplied by your supplier, but can also be obtained by sending samples of your crop to a third party accredited laboratory that specializes in hemp testing.[/vc_toggle]