Bud

In common hemp and cannabis terminology, the term bud refers to a flower harvested from the plant after its flowering period. It is the most sought-after part of the plant because it concentrates most of the trichomes, cannabinoids and terpenes.

Buds consist of a group of flowers gathered around a compact plant structure. Their appearance can vary considerably depending on genetics, growing conditions, harvesting method and the trimming carried out after harvesting.

The floral part of hemp

Buds develop mainly at the tips and on the branches of the plant during flowering. They are covered with microscopic trichomes that produce and store numerous natural hemp compounds.

The density, size and structure of buds differ according to the varieties and cultivation methods used.

A widely used term

The word bud is probably the term most commonly used by the general public to refer to a cannabis or hemp flower. In a more technical or commercial context, the terms flower, bud or cola may also be used.

This term is used in many French-speaking countries and is part of the common vocabulary associated with cannabis.

Highly variable sizes

A bud may measure a few millimetres or several centimetres, depending on its position on the plant. The largest generally develop on the main colas, while the smallest may be classified as Small Buds, Popcorn Buds or Nano Buds.

However, the size of a bud is only one of the many criteria used to describe a hemp flower.

At the heart of the hemp world

Whether used to produce extracts and resins or offered as flowers, buds are the most emblematic part of hemp. They concentrate a large proportion of the natural compounds that characterise each variety and play a central role throughout the industry.