Hemp

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A variety of the cannabis plant that is cultivated for a wide range of uses, including industrial, commercial, and consumable purposes. Legally defined as having 0.3% THC or less when tested 30 days before harvest, hemp is non-psychoactive, meaning it won’t cause a “high” like marijuana. Hemp is used to produce fiber, seeds, oil, and CBD-rich smokable flower.

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Hemp produces the same cannabinoids as high-THC cannabis but the genetic expression strongly favors CBD over THC.

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