HEMP KOMPOLTI CBD NT - Cannabis sativa

Kompolti hemp is a well-known Hungarian variety, valued for its medicinal qualities and its aromas of pine and lemon, but also for its high biomass production.
This variety can reach up to 14% CBD levels depending on the terroir, ecotypes and analyses.

Growing CBD Cannabis in France: What the legislation says

What is CBD?

CBD is short for cannabidiol , a molecule that is one of the many cannabinoids found naturally in hemp , also known as cannabis . Unlike THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD is not classified as a narcotic , unlike cannabis with a THC level above 0.2% , which is considered a narcotic.
Cannabidiol is extracted from hemp plants, just like THC . THC, which is responsible for the psychoactive effect of cannabis , is illegal in France.
In their natural state, some varieties of hemp are higher in CBD , others in THC .
At Ferme de Sainte Marthe , we only sell population varieties (non- F1 hybrid) of CBD certified varieties.

Is growing and consuming CBD cannabis legal?

In France, it is the consumption of THC that is prohibited. CBD is not classified as a narcotic because it is not one. The law therefore does not prohibit CBD strictly speaking. It regulates hemp , the plant from which it is derived, which is subject to authorization, as it is also for the textile and construction industries.
Growing CBD is therefore possible in France. Hemp cultivation is, however, regulated.

Updated on 04/01/2023

The Council of State annuls the decree of December 30, 2021, prohibiting the sale of cannabis flowers and leaves with a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) level of less than 0.3% . It notes that CBD (cannabidiol), which has no psychotropic effect and does not cause addiction, cannot be considered a narcotic . It maintains that it has not been established that the consumption of the flowers and leaves of these cannabis varieties with a low THC level would pose risks to public health. It therefore considers the general and absolute ban on their marketing to be illegal.

Source: Council of State

Can CBD hemp be produced in France?

French authorities have issued some guidelines to follow in this context. Anyone planning to produce cannabidiol (CBD) must:

• Use one of the varieties listed by the Ministry of Health and authorized in France .
• Use certified seeds supplied by approved organizations.
• Respect the THC content imposed for hemp plants, set at 0.2% in France . There are several varieties that respect this rate, including those proposed by the Ministry of Health . The authorities may regularly require laboratory control to ensure compliance with these laws by the producer.
  Individuals planning to produce CBD are also required to declare their activity. The request must be submitted to the gendarmerie and the FNPC (National Federation of Hemp Producers).
  Buying CBD seeds is legal in France as long as they are kept for collection use only. No sales or certificates are issued to professionals.

What varieties are selected at the Ferme de Sainte Marthe?

We have chosen old , population varieties (non- F1 hybrid), whose THC content is certified to be less than 0.2% .
The Kompolti variety is part of the list of hemp varieties authorized in the European catalog .

Successful sowing of CBD cannabis

Soak the seeds overnight in water before sowing.

Outdoors:

Sow in light, warm soil at 16 to 20°C in a sunny position. Sow to a depth equal to the size of the seed, firm down with the back of a rake and water with a light spray.
Hemp will not appreciate heavy soil or excessive acidity.
Thin to 20 cm .

Indoors:

It is possible to sow all year round, although spring is preferable to have outdoor light on the plants . Otherwise, lamps will be needed.
Soak the seeds overnight in water before sowing in fine seed compost in pots . Maintain between 16°C and 20°C for seed germination .
Transplant the young seedlings into individual 2L pots when they have four true leaves in a mixture of soil , compost and sand .

CBD Cannabis Cultivation

Watering during flowering and fruiting twice a week without wetting the foliage.