Ring the Bell for This Hemp Battle: Organically Grown vs. Non-Organically Grown

When it comes to making a hemp purchase, one thing that’s often overlooked is the hemp itself. What we mean is that we focus a lot on milligram strength, flavor, and ingredients, forgetting that a CBD-based product is only as good as the plant material it comes from.


One of the most important things to pay attention to when shopping for CBD products is whether or not it comes from organically grown hemp material. As you’re about to find out, the difference between organic hemp and non-organically grown hemp has a critical role in that said CBD product’s overall quality and effectiveness.


Organically Hemp
Organically grown industrial hemp is grown according to strict United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards, which require that the hemp is grown in soil that has not been exposed to any synthetic farming agents in the last 3 years. This means that there can be no traces of pesticides, herbicides, artificial fertilizers, or any other nonorganic materials whatsoever.


The hemp plant is unique in that it absorbs a high concentration of the compounds in its surrounding soil. In other words, hemp grown in soil that’s treated with pesticides is going to absorb an unusually high concentration of those pesticides, and eventually they’re going to end up in your body. We all know fully well that most of these chemical farming agents have negative long-term effects on our health, which matters all the more when CBD is something that we consume on a daily basis.


Organic hemp also maintains a higher chemical stability, which is good for its bioavailability. That’s because treating the soil introduces chemicals into the plant which can alter the chemical structure of its compounds, making it harder for them to absorb into the system.


Basically, what this means is that organic hemp is:

  • Cleaner
  • Purer
  • Healthier
  • More bioavailable/effective


Non-Organically Grown (Conventional) Hemp
Non-organically grown hemp is simply grown without restrictions on the cultivation agents that can be used. When we buy a CBD-infused product made from organic hemp, we can never really know what it is that we’re putting into our bodies. Those trace heavy metals and other potential toxins found in so many chemical treatments can accumulate in the body over time, meaning that by the time we notice that they’re harming us, it’s too late.

Besides that, conventionally grown hemp has a weaker flavor, which indicates that the plant’s terpenes, which also provide us with potential benefits, have been damaged in some way during the growing process. The overall lack of quality control that we see with conventional farming methods means that the hemp that’s being cultivated can be lacking in all kinds of ways, since it undergoes less rigorous testing once it has been harvested.

Why Organic is Always Key
No doubt, organic hemp is always the way to go. It offers only natural ingredients to the body, without any risk of consuming contaminants and toxins that contribute to poor health. Afterall, if you’re taking hemp for its holistic value, it would sort of defeat the purpose to enjoy it with a side of pesticides, and who knows what else.

So, how do we know that the hemp product we’re looking at is organic?

Well, it’s simple. First of all, companies that carry organic hemp can provide a USDA reference via the farm they derive their raw material from. So, you can reach out to the company to ask for the USDA reference number, which means that the farm underwent rigorous testing protocol to be officially certified as organic. Some companies display this information readily on their website so that you don’t need to get in touch with them at all.

Just one thing to keep in mind is that just because the hemp that’s in a formula is organic doesn’t mean that the other ingredients are. If a company’s CBD products are 100% organic, including the ingredients in each formula, then they themselves should be able to provide you with a USDA certification in addition to that which comes from the farm where their source hemp is grown.

Nectar Wellness Knows the Difference Matters
Organic hemp really does make a huge difference – so much so that it’s hard to justify buying hemp that’s not grown organically. We’re still learning about the damaging effects of consuming synthetic farming agents, and it’s much better to be safe than sorry when it comes to something that we put into our bodies as part of a daily ritual.

Luckily, Nectar Wellness works exclusively with USDA-certified organic hemp farmers in Colorado, who follow all organic farming protocol strictly to ensure that we can provide consumers with the cleanest, most natural, and pure cannabidiol possible. Our CBD never contains pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or any other non-organic materials that should be strictly avoided.