Interested in smokable hemp flower? Before you start shopping for products to try, make sure you know how to spot a high-quality hemp flower.
Look for hemp flower that has been third-party lab tested.
While third-party lab testing is always recommended to hemp product manufacturers, most states do not have governing rules that require it. Third-party lab testing involves sending samples of the hemp flower to an unaffiliated laboratory for testing. The lab professionals will analyze the hemp flower for a number of attributes, such as:
When you pick up a hemp flower that has been properly tested, you will know precisely what you are getting. For example, the lab report may state that the flower is not contaminated with heavy metals, has a 48 percent CBD content, and has a high linalool terpene content. All of these factors will affect the quality of the smoking experience. And, because the testing was done by a third-party, you will know the information is coming from an unbiased and reliable source.
Make sure the hemp flower is contained in a well-sealed container.
When hemp flower is harvested, it goes through a curing process at the hands of the processor. Before the hemp is actually packaged, the processor will make sure the product is at precisely the right moisture content and dryness so the hemp flower yields the best smoking experience. However, if the hemp is not contained in a well-sealed and well-made package when it is initially packaged for sale, it can mean the product is left vulnerable to the elements of whatever environment the product may be in.
Be sure you opt for hemp flower that provides strain information.
Just like marijuana, hemp can have a long list of strain genetics. Genetics can have a direct effect on so many different aspects of the end product. For example, the strain of the hemp flower can determine:
The best hemp flower will be one that is clearly labeled as a certain strain. For example, you may find hemp labeled as Jack Herer or Hawaiian Haze strains.