How to Smoke Hemp Flower

Ever since the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp flower has been growing in popularity. The thought of having an instant sense of wellness while hanging lucid makes many people consume hemp products on a daily basis. Hemp is amazing for people in need of CBD, a cannabinoid that interacts with the endocannabinoid system and regulates mood, sleep, appetite and many other functions. Thanks to its multiple benefits, the most common way to consume CBD is through smokable hemp flower. However, if you are new to the game, there’s a chance you’re doing it wrong, wasting your quality CBD flower and its properties. If you are looking to refill your stash with premium hemp flower that you can purchase online, check out some of our best selling flower below: For this reason, Botany Farms has created this guide to ensure that you don’t put your strains to waste and learn to smoke hemp the right way. This article will discuss the different ways to consume hemp flower and weigh the pros and cons of each method, so that you get to choose the one that best suits your preferences.

Smoking in a Bong

Smoking hemp through a bong is one of the best methods to save yourself some time, since you don’t need to need to break the flower down too much or roll it into a joint. Additionally, this option will deliver the smoke much faster to your lungs. A bong contains three main parts; a tube to inhale the smoke, a container to store the hemp flower and storage for water. The function of water is to purify the smoke to a point where it isn’t harsh on your throat. However, if water doesn’t seem to be enough, some bongs come with more compartments to cool and filter the smoke to decrease its harsh effects on your lungs. Bongs come in many different sizes and designs to fit your needs, which combines both functionality and design. That is why these glass items are so popular among cannabis consumers. Additionally, some studies have proven bongs to be a safe way to filter some toxic substances, and avoiding them from entering your body.

Smoking in a Pipe

Pipes are also extremely common in the smoking community. They look identical to tobacco pipes, with the only difference being the material they are made of. Tobacco pipes are usually made of meerschaum, clay, briarwood, or corncob. However, it is usual to find cannabis pipes made of metal, ceramic, bamboo or even glass, which have become extremely popular. In order to smoke hemp flower in a pipe, you have to grind up the buds and place them in the small bowl at the end of the pipe. Once you have packed it slightly denser at the top -necessary for the herb to maintain a burn- put a flame to it and enjoy! Many newbies choose this method because pipes are easy to pack and can be carried anywhere. However, they don’t have the water filtration benefit that bongs do; it boils down to preference and convenience.

Smoking in a Joint

Probably the most standard way to smoke hemp flower is to grind it and roll it into a joint. Joints are really popular in cannabis culture because of their affordability and convenience. The material of the paper is usually hemp or rice - which means you could roll your hemp in hemp paper for a double effect. Even though these materials were first chosen because of their tasteless nature, nowadays you can find flavored papers on the market to add some flavor to your hemp flower smoking experience. If you struggle to roll one yourself, we have several great pre-rolls with premium CBD rich hemp flower for you to spark up and enjoy: Many consumers claim that smoking in a joint allows them to take full advantage of the entourage effect and live a more natural experience of the herb. If you are new to cannabis, you may want to smoke CBD flower in a joint from time to time to get to understand the hype about it.

Smoking in a blunt

A blunt and a joint aren’t really that different from one another. The main distinction comes to wraps and sizes; the wrap for blunts is tobacco paper, which adds density and a buzz that many smokers like because it mixes well with the different flavors of hemp strains. In addition, blunts are usually longer than joints and have about twice the hemp flower content from its counterpart. Whether it is better to smoke in a joint or a blunt, there’s no straight answer. Once again, it comes down to personal preferences and needs.

Vaping

When it comes to vaping, many people choose to get CBD oil. Due to the popularity of vapes, many companies market their CBD oil not only for sublingual administration but also to use as vape juice. However, that doesn’t mean it is the best option. Even though they contain great CBD levels, the lack of regulation does not prove that the methods of extraction are reliable and of high-quality, which have resulted in fake CBD vape juices. Vaping hemp is a great way to consume the CBD present in the flower along with its terpenes. The heating of the flower inside the vape releases all the flavors, providing a great experience without the harshness of the smoke that hits your throat in other methods.

Make a pipe out of fruits or vegetables

All you need is a little creativity and a fruit or vegetable of your preference -apples are the most common options for this method, so we are going to walk you through the process based on this fruit. Many people make pipes out of fruits and vegetables to get by when they don’t have any pipes or joints with them. You will need a small knife-like tip -a potato peeler will do the work-, a skewer and a coffee spoon. To begin this process, twist off the stem of the apple and use the knife to poke a hole down the top of the apple until you reach the center. This will serve as your bowl. Then, carve another hole to make your mouthpiece and connect it to the first hole you made. Once you have both holes connected, you can pack your bowl with your favorite hemp flower and enjoy the experience!

What is the Best Way to Consume Hemp?

The answer depends on what you’re aiming to do with CBD flower. Is it relieving some pain? Do you need the nutritious contents of hemp? Are you simply looking for some relaxation and clarity? Thanks to the wide variety of hemp-derived products, consumers can address their needs in different ways. In case you need a fast delivery system that pushes the CBD into your bloodstream faster than any other, the best option is smoking your hemp flower. Once it enters your system, its effects take your whole body in just 10 minutes and last almost an hour. This is the best method to use if you want instant relief, which is what most consumers want to address when smoking hemp flower. In addition, the different types of strains of CBD flowers make it even more amazing to smoke it. Indica, Sativa and Hybrid strains possess different terpene combinations that result in varying effects; while sativa strains deliver energizing and focus effects, indica types provide more relaxing feelings. Hybrid strains are a combination of both and keep your mind clear and focused while calming your mind. Besides, each of them have distinctive flavors that enhance the overall smoking experience. However, if you are not fond of smoking and want to try out other ways to enjoy your CBD flower, you may be wondering what you can do with your hemp flower. Luckily for you, the cannabis market has gone way beyond smoking, and now you can make the most out of your CBD strains out of food.

Edibles

Before we get to discussing how CBD-infused edibles work, it's important to discuss legality first. The FDA hasn’t given their approval to validate CBD-infused products as an actual edible because of the lack of research, thus companies have to get their products lab tested and approved before selling. Consuming CBD-infused edibles are a great way to enjoy hemp flower for people that don’t have much experience with smoking or need more long-term benefits. It's also pretty delicious, so there’s no bitter taste that you might have to go through while consuming through the more mainstream methods in case you are a sensitive eater. Hemp isn’t directly edible. You can’t just chop up a flower and add it to a salad. You need to heat the buds in order to activate the CBD contents of the flower. The most effective way to do so would be to heat it up in butter and oil on a low flame to avoid burning the buds. Even though cooking up hemp flowers and adding them to food may be a delicious alternative to smoking it, it has its disadvantages. Upon heating hemp, you’re losing about 6%-20% of the CBD content that it has. In other words, you’re losing the CBD potency that hemp is so famous for. Additionally, this method presents low bioavailability of CBD. Because you’re eating the CBD, a very small percentage of the substance will enter your bloodstream as opposed to other methods of consumption. If you’re aiming for the effects instantly, smoking may be the best option. If smoking hemp flower seems like a method you want to try out to get the benefits of this plant, Botany Farms has a wide range of hemp strains that will give you a relaxing feeling and help you stay present. From CBD flower to pre-rolls, we’re one of the most reliable vendors of craft cannabis in the market and will deliver your products to your doorstep in case we don’t have our items sold in your city. Check out our shop to get to know our different products.