THCA, or THC Acid, is the acid form of Delta-9 THC that develops naturally in cannabis/hemp plants. Once converted through heat, light, oxygen, or chemical reactions, THCA converts into active Delta-9 THC. THCA is legal because, chemically, it is NOT active Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC, or the amount in a product, is the only distinguishing feature that legally separates “cannabis” from “hemp” when they are the same plant. This makes hemp legal for THCA, CBDA, and CBGA, but not active THC that exceeds 0.3% by dry weight basis. This makes our THCA flower federally compliant!

In short, there is no difference. Hemp is cannabis, and cannabis can be hemp. Hemp is a legal distinction- not a physical one, for cannabis grown under the 0.3% Delta-9 THC limit and is usually produced for cannabinoids like CBDA, CBGA, or THCA. Delta-9 THC, THCA, and other cannabinoids like CBDA and CBDGA are all naturally-occurring phytocannabinoids that are found in various strains of cannabis. These are the same compounds, no matter the source! Same effects, same relief, same plant, but with a legal way for us to provide it to you.