Most CBD products for sale in Florida are made from hemp because the law states that CBD must be hemp-derived and contain less than 0.3% THC. The problem is that not all hemp is the same.
Where hemp is grown plays a very important role. Hemp plants easily absorb everything in the soil in which they’re farmed and cultivated, including contaminants. Therefore, hemp crops grown in nutrient-rich soil will be of high quality and produce high-quality CBD. Similarly, those grown in soil contaminated with metals like lead and mercury will result in low-quality hemp that may be unsafe to consume.
While some CBD companies import dried hemp from overseas (specifically places like India and China) to save costs, we here at PureKana remain dedicated to the exclusive use of pure, high-CBD hemp plants that are grown right here in the USA. The U.S. has much stricter regulations in place for cultivating hemp, which means that our hemp meets higher standards.
Regarding the status of industrial hemp in Florida, as of April 2020, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) passed a program that allows hemp farmers to cultivate the crop. Since its inception, Florida’s hemp program has grown rapidly. By the start of 2021, the state already had over 22,000 licensed acres of hemp cultivation. It’s estimated that the majority of hemp grown in Florida (about 95%) is for the manufacturing of CBD oil.
It’s worth noting that a state license is required for a person or business to grow and process hemp and hemp extracts. Additionally, CBD products must be tested by an independent lab, certifying that it contains less than 0.3% THC and is free of contaminants. Each of PureKana’s lab reports is available for all customers to view right here on our website.