A Beginner's Guide to Hemp Products

Walking into a hemp shop for the first time can feel like a lot of new words at once. Here is the simple version, format by format, so you can shop with confidence.

The main formats, in plain terms

Hemp shows up in a few different formats. They all come from the same plant, they just differ in how you use them.

• Flower is the dried hemp bud you grind and smoke in a pipe or roll into a joint. See flower and the primer on THCa flower.
• Pre-rolls are joints already rolled for you, ready to light. Browse pre-rolls.
• Vapes heat hemp oil into a vapor you inhale, usually from a cartridge or a disposable pen. See vapes and how to choose a hemp vape.
• Edibles are gummies and other foods you eat, so the effect comes on slower and lasts longer. Browse edibles and Delta-9 gummies explained.
• Tinctures are liquid drops you place under the tongue, measured with a marked dropper. See tinctures.
• CBD and other non-intoxicating cannabinoids like CBG and CBN do not get you high. They come in the same formats above.

Start low and go slow

There is no rush to find your footing. Pick one format, start with a small amount, and give it time before you decide whether to have more. Inhaled formats like flower, pre-rolls, and vapes come on within minutes, while edibles and tinctures can take 30 minutes to 2 hours, so it is easy to take more too soon.

If you are shopping flower, the big number on the label matters less than you might think. See what is a good THCa percentage and how to choose THCa flower. For gummies, our guide on how to dose edibles covers starting small. And the old sativa vs indica vs hybrid labels are a loose guide, not a rule.

Every product is lab tested, and we are happy to help

Everything on our shelves is hemp that tests under the federal 0.3% Delta-9 THC limit by dry weight, and every product has a third-party lab report, called a COA, that you can read. Here is how to read a COA so you know exactly what you are buying. Rules for hemp vary by state and can change.

You do not need to know the lingo before you come in. Our budtenders will walk you through the formats with no pressure, and you can take your time. Shopping is for adults 21+ with a valid government-issued photo ID.

Browse the full shop online, or stop in at 2171 US Highway 41 in Schererville, open every day 10am to 10pm. We offer free same-day in-store pickup; here is same-day hemp pickup near me. Questions? Call us at (219) 368-4337.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best hemp product for beginners?

There is no single best one. Many first-timers start with a low-strength edible or a single pre-roll because they are simple to use. The real tip is to start with a small amount, go slow, and ask a budtender what fits what you are after.

What is the difference between flower, vapes, and edibles?

Flower is dried bud you smoke, vapes heat hemp oil into a vapor you inhale, and edibles are foods like gummies you eat. Inhaled formats come on within minutes, while edibles are slower and last longer.

Does all hemp get you high?

No. THC-type products are intoxicating, but CBD, CBG, and CBN are non-intoxicating and do not get you high. Check the product and its lab report, and ask a budtender if you are unsure.

Do I need to be 21 to buy hemp?

Yes. You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID. Everything we sell is hemp that tests under the 0.3% Delta-9 THC limit by dry weight, and rules vary by state and can change.