Buy CBD Hemp Seeds for Growing

How much does hemp CBD seed cost?

The price of hemp seed varies by type. There are three types of hemp– high CBD, food grain, and fiber. At Blue Forest Farms, our high CBD hemp seeds range from about $.50-$2.50 per seed, while food grain cost about $5 per pound, and fiber hemp seeds are $3-4 per pound.

We’d be happy to give you a quote for your project. We can even help you tailor your strain selection to your growing zone or indoor grow room capabilities. Just drop us a line and let us know what you need. 

What are the best hemp CBD seeds to buy?

If you’re growing hemp for CBD, your best option is BFF’s high CBD hemp seeds, which exhibit unprecedented uniformity in the field and have been genetically optimized with farmers’ outputs in mind. Our varieties have high CBD ratios as well as a 99% feminization rate across the board. The feminization rate is especially important because CBD is extracted from female hemp plants. We are happy to provide a certificate of analysis for any of our products.

Typically, we recommend germinating indoors and planting starts outdoors. If you are unable to germinate indoors, you can alternatively, which are 14-21 days old and ensure exceptional performance with 0% variability. More information about the germination process can be found on our resource page.

If you are growing hemp for fiber or grain production, you do not need to purchase feminized hemp seeds. In fact, some male plants are required to pollinate the female plants for seed production.

Keeping a mix of male and female plants will allow you to create a sustainable hemp fiber farm. With both types, you can produce and plant your own seeds next season and keep going.

Where can I grow hemp CBD seeds?

Hemp can grow in most parts of the US, with the exception of extreme desert areas. Hemp seeds grow best in warm weather and well-drained soil. However, Blue Forest Farms has dedicated themselves to developing strains that have been optimized for each individual, growing climate. If you’re interested in learning which varieties work best in your region, get in touch with one of our sales representatives.

If you intend to grow your hemp seeds indoors, then you can grow them in any region. You’ll need to be mindful of your indoor growing conditions and provide enough light, water, and nutrients for each phase of the plant’s growth cycle. It’s a labor of love, and if done correctly, you’ll wind up with a plentiful harvest of hemp flower that makes it all worth it.

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of hemp within the United States. That being said, it’s still a highly regulated crop. Hemp licenses can be obtained in 49 states via the that department of agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture. It is illegal to grow hemp in Idaho.

Laws change all the time due to changing attitudes towards hemp and the cannabis family of plants, so it’s best to check your local laws before deciding to grow hemp. Be aware of any restrictions specific to your local area, including how many hemp plants you’re allowed to grow and where you’re allowed to grow them. It’s up to you to follow the rules.

Does hemp seed contain CBD?

CBD is extracted from the flower and stalks of mature hemp plants, not from the seeds themselves. In other words, CBD hemp seeds—like the hemp seeds for sale at Blue Forest Farms—will produce hemp plants that are high in CBD. Again, the seeds themselves do not contain any CBD.

Do feminized hemp CBD seeds always produce female plants?

Using feminized hemp seeds boosts your probability of producing a female plant to at least 99%—eliminating the time, effort and resources spent tending to all plants, and ultimately, determining their genders to remove the males. In our experience using feminized hemp seeds, we typically find one or two phenotypic males per 10,000 plants.

Males have the potential to greatly decrease your yields by pollinating your female plants so we always recommend scouting even if you’re confident your seed is feminized. One or two males in 10,000 plants is significantly less detrimental than 5,000 males in 10,000 plants.

What makes a hemp CBD seed “feminized”?

Feminized hemp seed is produced without the introduction of male genetics. As a result, the plants that grow from feminized seed will not have access to the genetic information needed for male sex organs—ensuring that almost 100% of the plants produced will be female. To learn more about feminization and how it’s done, check out our blog.

Sources:

Production of Feminized Seeds of High CBD Cannabis sativa L. by Manipulation of Sex Expression and Its Application to Breeding | Frontiers in Plant Science

Today we are discussing Cloning Plants through Cuttings! | Texas A&M Agrilife Extension

2018 Farm Bill Provides A Path Forward for Industrial Hemp | American Farm Bureau Federation