How is CBD Made?
From seed to finished drop: a look behind the scenes of CBD production — how the best Swiss producers work and what real quality looks like.
Four steps: 1) growing certified genetics under 1% THC, 2) harvest and slow drying, 3) flower processing or extraction (CO₂, ethanol, solventless) and 4) formulation into oil, hash or edibles. Swiss indoor cultivation is the European quality benchmark — registered, lab-tested, traceable.
1. Cultivation — the basis of all quality
It all starts with genetics. Swiss producers use EU-certified hemp strains that naturally stay under 1% THC — e.g. Finola, Futura 75 or in-house CBD-dominant hybrids.
Indoor dominates: controlled temperature, humidity, LED spectrum and organic substrate. Higher cannabinoid and terpene content than outdoor, no pesticide issues.
2. Harvest and drying
Harvested when trichomes are milky — peak cannabinoids and terpenes. Hand-harvested for premium flower.
Slow dry 10–14 days at 18 °C, 55–60% humidity, then curing in glass jars (2–6 weeks). That's what separates mass-market from premium.
3. Extraction — three main methods
Supercritical CO₂: cleanly extracts cannabinoids and terpenes, solvent-free. Expensive but food-grade standard.
Ethanol: cold-wash with food-grade ethanol. Efficient, scalable; residues must be carefully removed.
4. Formulation and quality control
Crude extract is dissolved in Swiss organic hemp seed or MCT oil at the target percentage (5–20%). Full-spectrum keeps the whole cannabinoid + terpene profile.
Every batch goes to an independent lab: cannabinoid profile (CBD/THC), pesticides, heavy metals, microbiology. Only then: bottling and labelling.
FAQ
Which extraction method is best?
Maximum purity: solventless (rosin, bubble hash). Scalable full-spectrum oils: CO₂. Mass production: clean ethanol.
Why indoor over outdoor?
Constant conditions, higher cannabinoid/terpene content, no pesticide issues, 4–6 consistent harvests per year.
What does «full-spectrum» mean?
The extract keeps the whole cannabinoid + terpene profile, not just isolated CBD.
Why is Swiss CBD more expensive?
Wages, energy, quality control, tobacco tax, indoor genetics — all cost more. In return: transparent origin, lab certificate, no grey-market risks.
Can I make CBD myself?
Hemp cultivation in Switzerland needs a registered licence. Solvent extraction at home is dangerous.