Abstract

Hemp is a non-psychoactive variety of cannabis sativa L. Hemp is a crop of historical importance in the U.S. and re-emerging worldwide as a popular crop, as it is sought out as a renewable and sustainable resource for a wide variety of products. Hemp that is grown for fiber, grain oil, or as an intended health supplement contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). When hemp is grown to produce cannabidiol (CBD), it is grown more intensively, similar to vegetable production, and can be grown indoors or in the field. As hemp production for CBD products is rapidly increasing in the northeast, research on the impact of storage on quality is needed, as farmers may have to store harvested hemp flowers for months before transporting it to a processor or store. Information on the effect of temperature on product quality can aid growers in selecting the best storage method. In this trial, UVM Extension’s Northwest Crop and Soils Team examined the impact of storage temperature and time on CBD, THC, and terpene concentrations of hemp flower.

Keywords

Vermont, University of Vermont, UVM Extension, Northwest Crops & Soils

Publication Date

3-2022

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