Small Buds

Small Buds are small hemp flowers obtained during the grading and sorting of harvests. They come from the same plants, genetics and cultivation as larger flowers, but are separated because of their more compact size.

In a hemp crop, not all flowers develop in the same way. Some grow large and form the main colas, while others remain smaller depending on their position on the plant, their exposure to light or their natural development. Small Buds generally correspond to these smaller flowers.

From the same harvest

Contrary to a widespread idea, Small Buds are neither a particular variety nor a different flower quality. They come from the same harvest as the larger flowers and share the same genetic origin.

The main difference lies in their size. They are simply separated during sorting operations carried out after harvesting, drying and trimming.

A matter of size

The term Small Buds primarily refers to a size category. The exact criteria may vary between producers, as there is no universal standard precisely defining the dimensions of a Small Bud.

Depending on market practices, Small Buds may be distinguished from Popcorn Buds or Nano Buds, which generally correspond to even smaller sizes.

The same natural characteristics

Small Buds contain the same families of compounds as larger flowers. They also have trichomes, cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids originating from the same plant.

Their appearance, structure and aromatic profile mainly depend on the cultivated variety and production conditions.

A common category in the CBD market

With the development of the CBD flower market, Small Buds have become a category in their own right. They make it possible to distinguish different flower sizes within the same harvest and are now offered by many producers and distributors.

Understanding this term makes it easier to distinguish between size, genetics and quality in the world of hemp flowers.