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How is Astera Farms involved with High Grade Hemp?
We are licenced cultivators and seed producers for High Grade Hemp Seeds, who have been breeding the worldβs highest quality hemp genetics in Colorado since 2014. Years of breeding work at HGH has led to superior reliable strains with high cannabinoid levels designed for maximum CBD yields and reliably low THC levels.
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Why is using HGH seeds so important?
In order to save time and money, using HGH feminized hemp seeds will ensure high germination and feminization rates, along with rich cannabinoid plants.
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Why would I want to start my crop with feminized seeds?
A strictly female hemp crop means that every plant grown will produce potent CBD flowers and no seeds.This reduces the processing time by omitting the need to de-seed the plants, and the entire flower can be cured and sold as-is or sent to an extraction facility for further refinement.
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What is your feminization rate?
HGH feminized seeds have averaged a 99.98% female ratio in multimillion seed populations across the nation for field and greenhouse production. By purchasing true feminized seeds, you reduce the risk of males. With hemp, males and hermaphrodite plants can appear in any crop. Typically, with HGH seeds we will see about one male for 4,000-5,000 plants grown. Be sure to ask about our SOPβs to ensure males are culled quickly.
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What is the germination rate of HGH seeds?
Our germination rate is very high at 99.79%+
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How do I figure out how many seeds or starts to buy?
Astera is here to help with that process. Once you determine your acreage, we can help direct you to which varietals and quantities will suit your needs.
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What is the CBD content of each variety?
With any varietal, CBD and CBG percentages will vary. Starting with the genetics, the goal is to provide you with the highest potential for success. End percentages are rough to quantify upfront as there are many variables to consider: techniques for growing, climate & conditions, and harvest process, to name a few.
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What are your seed order minimums?
Currently 1,000 per strain
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How will the seeds arrive?
Seeds are packaged in HG branded mylar bags and temperature sealed. There will be a label on the seeds that shows the germ rate, purity, ect. We include a canna-verify label, when scanned it will direct you to the COA and other information. As for fulfillment, we generally use FedEx two day for all shipments, for p.o boxes we use UPS. There will be a signature required on the packages unless notified of any special instructions beforehand. USDA requires all out of state shipments contain a phytosanitary certificate which takes 1-2 days to get before shipping.
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Can I plant seed directly in the ground or should I transplant?
Either or works depending on your soil, available equipment, water and other variables. Astera is here to help you with this decision as we know, no two farms are the same.
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What does your contract agreement include?
All of our seeds are produced leveraging High Grade technologies. You are not allowed to breed, propagate, multiply, clone, sell or transfer our seeds. We take pride in our product and as many breeders will know, cross-breeding, cloning and third-party selling does not necessarily equate to a superior product and it often restricts our ability to control the process.
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How do I pick between seeds or starts?
We offer both seeds and seed starts to ensure that what you are planting has the best potential for success. Different regions call for different varietals. Primarily, this is dependent on photoperiods, especially with flower duration and how long it takes plants to mature. Talk to us about your region and we can help determine the best HG products for you.
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Do you require a deposit?
Yes. We value the relationships we have with our customers, we want to ensure we get you what you need, when you need it. Therefore, we require a deposit upfront to make sure we can achieve this. There will be no seeds or starts held until the deposit is received.