Why are Certain Strains Found in One Hemp-Infused Product But Not Another?

Maybe you’ve noticed while shopping for delta 8, delta 9, THC-O, THC-P, HHC, etc., that certain products are more likely to come in a variety of strains than others. We all love the ability to choose from a huge selection of strains when checking out vapes, but when shopping for, say, a gummy, a lot of companies leave a good deal to be desired in the strain department. So, why is this the case, and what is it about the selection of gummies found at The Calm Leaf, from brands that well… do things a bit differently?

Which Hemp-Based Products Can Come in Different Strains?

With the exception of a cannabinoid distillate, which is just a purified extract, any product can technically come in any strain. To come in a specific strain, the product must contain a hemp cultivar’s full terpene profile which has been extracted and added to the formula. There’s no product type to which a terpene extract can’t be used as an ingredient.

Still, some products are more likely to offer a strain selection than others. More common products include vape cartridges, disposable vapes, flower, and concentrates – basically, products that are inhaled. Products less likely to come in different strains include gummies, capsules, beverages, tinctures, and topicals.

Why are Some Products Less Often Available in a Choice of Strains?

So, why is it that certain products don’t let you sample different cultivars in the hemp plant, when we know that it’s possible to give any hemp formula a unique strain? There are lots of reasons why companies may not bother to go the extra mile to supply customers a nice selection of terpene profiles to choose from. Let’s cover the main ones.

Reason #1: Not Enough Potency

One common reason is because some companies feel that offering specific strains isn’t worth the effort, due to the fact that non-inhalable products are less bioavailable, and so the strain’s distinctive effects won’t be as noticeable, at least in terms of what the high feels like. This is ignoring the fact that terpenes add to the value of the product through each terpene profile’s unique effects.

Reason #2: A Stronger Body High

Edible products in particular are known for promoting a particularly powerful body high effect felt within the muscles, while the cerebral effects of that said cannabinoid are a little milder than they are with, say, vapes. So, some companies feel that this could disappoint customers who expect the same cerebral effects they get with, say, a Blue Dream vape, when consuming a gummy that has the same strain. Of course, this doesn’t make a lot of sense, because even with gummies, many users still get a very strong cerebral high.

Reason #3: Laziness Paired with Low Demand

Good majority of it boils down to companies just not wanting to put in the effort because customers aren’t asking for strain selections with certain products, and so they can afford to be lazy. Many people don’t even know that ultimately, any hemp-based product can be specific to a certain strain.

Different Strains for Different Product Types

Maybe you’ve noticed that for companies that do offer products like gummies in certain strains, that the strains in which gummies are available are not the same as the strains in which the same company’s vapes are available. The bottom line is that some strains perform better when absorbed through inhalation, and others when ingested, based on their distinctive terpene profiles. For instance, Trainwreck, a super heavy-hitting and fast-acting sativa, isn’t nearly as impactful when consumed in the form of a gummy. Companies use their knowledge of different hemp cultivars to decide which strains are better suited for gummy form, and which are very satisfying as vapes.

Bottom Line: Choose Your Strain Regardless of the Product Type You So Desire

At The Calm Leaf, we do go the extra mile for our customers in every way possible, and one way is by offering not only our vape cartridges, disposable vapes, flower, concentrates, etc. but all sorts of gummies (delta 8, delta 9, HHC, etc.), in a nice choice of strains to choose from. The brands we carry use natural terpene profile extracts to offer a generous variety of sativa, indica, and hybrid options in all of the products that available on our website. We do this because we know that a lot of hemp enthusiasts out there are looking for specific qualities, like a more soothing, sleepy effect for nighttime, or a more uplifting, creative high for the daytime.

The selection of hemp-infused gummies come in strains that’re unique sometimes from what could be found in a vape form, since those strains translate best when absorbed through ingestion. So, explore the different strains and enjoy hemp gummies in a more customized way than ever before, knowing you’re getting only lab-tested cannabinoids and terpenes withing these amazing morsels.