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It’s mid-July here in Maine, the last of the hemp seedlings were transplanted in June, and now the quick-growing plants really start to bulk up. Known as the “vegetative phase,” this is when these hardy annuals produce abundant foliage and branches prior to the “flowering phase” triggered by the longer nights. In Maine that usually…
As an organic hemp grower and processor, I’m sometimes asked: why bother doing everything organically? Is organic CBD oil better than conventional? That’s a fair question. After all, it’s not always clear what “organic” means or how it really makes a difference. And because there’s so much marketing hype around CBD, it’s tempting to dismiss…
When April arrives in Maine it’s time to start planting the hemp. This allows the plants to mature enough to identify any males before they go in the ground in June. I like to plant in the days approaching the first full moon in April. Although “feminized” hemp seed is now the norm at most…
Spring is here and that means it’s time to think about planting this season’s hemp crop and trying out some new cultivars. We had a bunch of late snow in March so it’s still looking a little wintry out there but the robins will be arriving any day now. I’ll start planting next week in…
Here’s a decadent dessert drink perfect for chilly winter evenings–homemade CBD cocoa with fresh whipped cream. This hot chocolate treat is a great way to administer your CBD dose by adding CBD oil or tincture to the cocoa just before serving (see our dosing guide). In the video below Ed shares his special methods for…
(note: FDA Disclaimer) One of the most common and important questions about CBD is proper dosage. How much should you take? While there isn’t a simple one-size-fits-all answer, the most important principle to understand is this: start low and go slow. You want to find the “minimum effective dose” that provides the relief or effect…
Lots of people wonder if CBD can help their pets–in this video Ed offers some facts and advice about using cannabidiol to treat various conditions in domestic animals. The endocannabinoid system isn’t unique to humans, as scientific research has shown. Pet owners have used CBD to relieve arthritis and other chronic pain, especially older animals….
Remember that delightful scent last time you walked through a grove of pine trees? Or added a pinch of oregano to that simmering pot of marinara sauce? What you’re smelling are terpenes, the volatile hydrocarbon molecules found in many plants. While most people focus on cannabinoid content when choosing hemp flower strains and CBD…
It’s hemp harvest time at Bald Mountain Botanicals! We had a great year in 2022 all in all and the plants are looking just fantastic. Big plump flowers ripening in the autumn sun–the highlight of the year when all the hard work pays off. Other than about 6 weeks of drought in the second half…
We’re over a week into the harvest and things are going great–weather’s been a little challenging with some cold rain and a fair bit of wind but we’ve been able to work around that. Not a week too soon, either, as we’re starting to get those cold October rains and heavy winds that give every…
