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Learn | 06.18.2024

What Is Hydroponic Hemp Flower?

Uncovering the growing method, its benefits, and some top-rate hydroponic hemp flower choices.

There are countless ways to grow cannabis, from the good old dirt-packed methods to the more tech-savvy setups.

Among these, cannabis flower grown hydroponically is gaining more mainstream attention. This method swaps out soil for a nutrient-rich water solution. 

Hydroponic hemp flower uses this method but specifically refers to buds classified as hemp, which contains less than 0.3% THC, following the federal 2018 Farm Bill. 

But how exactly is hydroponic hemp flower grown, and what sets it apart from the rest? 

Let’s explore. 

How Is Hydroponic Hemp Grown?

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There is absolutely no soil used when growing cannabis flower, like hemp, hydroponically.

Instead:

  1. Plants are put into tanks or reservoirs and supported using rockwool, clay pellets, or peat moss, which helps stabilize the roots.

  2. Water fills the container and is infused with essential nutrients for plant growth.

  3. The nutrient-filled water solution is continuously circulated and aerated to keep the plant roots receiving enough oxygen to grow and remain healthy.

Grow lights, such as LEDs or High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights are used to provide the necessary lighting for the plant’s different growth stages, from vegetative growth to flowering.

Some hydroponic setups will suspend their cannabis plants directly into tanks, while others will create a continuous drip system, where the solution is persistently dripped onto the roots rather than them being submerged.

The Effects Of Hydroponic Cannabis Hemp

Hydroponic hemp can really boost the potency and flavor of hemp flower, making it a standout choice for those who prefer their smoke smooth and their effects strong

This cultivation method allows growers to precisely control environmental factors like nutrients, lighting, and temperature, creating an ideal growing condition that maximizes the plant’s potential.

With a more optimal environment comes a greater concentration of cannabinoids like CBD or CBG and a richer profile of terpenes, boosting the flower’s therapeutic effects.

Benefits reported from hydroponic hemp include: 

  • Improved stress relief
  • Better sleep
  • Anxiety and pain relief
  • Muscle relaxation

Plus, the controlled conditions prevent your hemp buds from getting contaminated with pesticides and metals, making them smoother and safer to consume. 

The Best Hemp Flower Using Hydroponic Grow Method

Frosted Cake From Arete

If you’re one to appreciate a zesty puff, the Frosted Cake strain might just hit the sweet spot. This strain by Arete is CBG-forward, which means it’s packed with a cannabinoid known for its stress-busting, mood-boosting, and focus-enhancing superpowers.

Crack open a nug of the hydroponically grown beauty, and you’re greeted with a symphony of sweet, floral, and citrusy scents that dance through each drag.

With 16.8% CBG, Frosted Cake is a stunner that dazzles with bright white trichomes and delivers body-tingling effects.

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