Beginner’s Guide For Newbies and Explorers: How to Use & Enjoy CBD Flower
CBD flower comes from hemp flower cultivars grown for their cannabinoid, aroma, and flavor profiles. The finished buds can be rolled, packed into a pipe, or used in a compatible dry herb vaporizer.
If you’re learning how to use CBD flower, you’ll need fresh flower and the equipment for your preferred method.
Key Takeaways
- CBD flower can be rolled into a joint, packed into a pipe, or used with a compatible dry herb vaporizer.
- Beginners learning how to smoke CBD flower can start with a small amount.
- Aroma, flavor, and appearance can vary between cultivars and harvests.
- Check product lab results and local laws before buying or using hemp flower.
What Is CBD Flower?
CBD flower is the harvested bud of hemp flower cultivated for cannabidiol, commonly called CBD. Fiber hemp is grown for materials such as textiles, while smokable hemp flower is cultivated for its flower and cannabinoid content.
That distinction matters if you’re learning how to use CBD flower, because smokable flower is the product used in joints, pipes, and compatible dry herb vaporizers.
We grow our CBD flower in Southern Oregon, then hand-trim and slow-cure the flower. Available cultivars change with each harvest.
A third-party Certificate of Analysis, or COA, lets you review cannabinoid information before buying. A COA can show the tested cannabinoid profile for a specific cultivar, which helps you compare products using lab data.
Terpenes contribute to the aromas and flavors associated with different cultivars. Learn more about terpenes found in hemp flower in our CBD terpenes guide.
How to Use CBD Flower
Whole flower gives you three common preparation options:
- Roll it into a joint. Grind the flower, distribute it through rolling paper, and roll it into a joint.
- Pack a pipe or bowl. Break up or grind the flower and loosely fill the bowl.
- Use a dry herb vaporizer. Grind the flower and load it into a device designed for dry plant material.
Browse the hemp prerolls we have available to skip right to smoking.
Old Reliable: Smoking in a Joint
A joint is one straightforward way to learn how to use CBD flower. You’ll need some of your CBD flower, a grinder, rolling papers, and an optional paper filter or tip.
Break the flower into smaller pieces and grind it evenly. Add a modest amount to the paper, shape and roll the joint, seal the edge, then close the open end.
How to Smoke CBD Flower With a Pipe
A pipe requires less preparation than a joint. Grind or gently break apart enough flower to fill the bowl without packing it tightly.
Follow the pipe manufacturer’s directions and keep the airway clear. Afterward, let the pipe cool, remove the ash, and clean away residue that could affect the aroma and flavor of fresh flower.
If you're comparing how to use CBD flower with different tools, a pipe removes the rolling step while still using the whole flower.
Using CBD Flower in a Dry Herb Vaporizer
A dry herb vaporizer heats the flower rather than directly combusting it like a joint or pipe. Use a device made for dry flower and follow the manufacturer’s loading, temperature, cleaning, and maintenance instructions. Temperature settings vary by device. Follow the manufacturer’s guidance rather than using one setting for every vaporizer.
According to the CDC’s cannabis FAQs, scientists don’t currently have enough evidence to say that one method of using cannabis is safer than another.
Start Small and Test the Flower
For beginners learning how to use CBD flower, smoking a small amount at the start also makes it easier to compare how different cultivars burn and taste. We recommend that all new-comers start with a small amount when trying a new cultivar. This lets you see how the flower burns, tastes, and works with your setup.
Hemp flower is an agricultural product, so aroma, density, and appearance can vary between cultivars and harvests. Check the product description and COA for details about the flower and its tested cannabinoid profile.
Keep Smoke Safety in Mind
Smoking CBD flower involves combustion. The CDC says smoking cannabis can expose you and people nearby to harmful chemicals, while secondhand cannabis smoke contains many of the same toxic and cancer-causing chemicals found in tobacco smoke. Avoid exposing children or other people to secondhand smoke, and keep lit flower away from flammable materials.
Store CBD Flower Between Uses
Knowing how to use CBD flower also includes storing the unused portion. Keep the package securely closed and follow any storage directions provided with the product.
Keep hemp flower in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from sunlight, heat, and moisture. Store all hemp flower away from children and pets.
CBD Flower FAQs
What should I have on hand to use CBD flower?
For a joint, you’ll typically need flower, a grinder, and rolling papers. A pipe requires flower and the pipe itself. A dry herb vaporizer requires a compatible device and its recommended accessories.
How should beginners learn how to use CBD flower?
Choose one preparation method and learn the equipment it requires. A pipe, joint, preroll, or compatible dry herb vaporizer gives you a clear starting point.
Do I have to grind CBD flower before smoking it?
No, but breaking the flower into relatively even pieces makes it easier to roll or pack. Grinding it too finely can restrict airflow in some pipes and vaporizers.
What is the easiest way to learn how to smoke CBD flower?
A pipe or ready-made preroll requires less preparation than rolling your own joint. Both remove some of the setup involved in preparing loose flower.
Explore Our CBD Flower
Once you know how to use CBD flower, choose the preparation method and cultivar that fits your preferences.
We’ve been growing hemp flower in Southern Oregon since 2017. Browse the current harvest, review the available lab results, and buy hemp online in the amount that works for you.
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