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Is hemp a strain of marijuana?

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While they are both cultivars of the Cannabis sativa species, hemp and marijuana have different chemical makes-ups and applications. The amount of THC is the main distinction between the two: cannabis plants classified legally as hemp have a THC content of 0.3% or less, whereas cannabis plants classified legally as marijuana have a THC content of greater than 0.3%.

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Where can I purchase hemp seeds?

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Hemp seeds can be bought online, or bought at your local gardening store.

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How long does it take to grow hemp?

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It takes a few weeks for the seeds to sprout and grow into healthy seedlings. But you can harvest hemp as soon as the seeds start to develop, which takes about 4 months. If you harvest them sooner, the stems won't be as sturdy and fibrous.

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How much does hemp seed cost?

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Hemp seed is relatively cheap to purchase. If it's legal to grow hemp in your area, you can purchase packets of 2,000 seeds for about $5-$10. The total cost depends on how large the field is that you're using to grow hemp.

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Can you smoke hemp?

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Smoking hemp is harmful to your lungs. Although it is the same plant, industrial hemp doesn't have the psychoactive ingredients that can get you high like marijuana does. It's also illegal in many places to possess or smoke hemp.

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Does hemp have CBD?

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Yes, hemp does have CBD, but it needs to be extracted from large quantities of plant material to be concentrated enough to be of any medicinal use. The seeds of hemp plants do not contain any CBD, so hemp seed oil doesn't either. Much of the CBD that's used medicinally was extracted from industrial hemp plants.

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Where can the hemp seed be purchased?

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There are many retailers online, but check reviews and go with an established, reputable company. Many companies are new for 2020 and do not have cultivars that have been field-trialed nationally.

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