How is THCA flower made?
THCA flower isn't made from something else; it's hemp flower grown, harvested, and cured the same way any cannabis flower is. What makes it "THCA flower" specifically is that, in its raw, unheated state, the plant's THC content is almost entirely in the THCA form, and the finished product tests at or below the federal 0.3% delta-9 THC threshold on a dry-weight basis.
Does growing THCA flower differ from growing regular cannabis flower?
No. The cultivation process, seed or clone, vegetative growth, flowering, harvest, drying, and curing, is the same horticultural process used for any premium cannabis flower. The difference is genetics selected to stay under the federal delta-9 threshold, confirmed by lab testing.
What happens during curing?
Curing is a slow-drying process that preserves terpenes (the aroma and flavor compounds) and smooths out chlorophyll harshness. It typically takes one to several weeks and is a major factor in a strain's final flavor and aroma quality.
How is it tested before it's sold?
A licensed third-party lab tests each batch for cannabinoid content, confirming the delta-9 THC percentage on a dry-weight basis, along with screening for pesticides, heavy metals, and residual solvents. Results are published as a Certificate of Analysis (COA).
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