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.
TL;DR: 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.
Every indoor grow must be registered in Switzerland — that's what creates the traceability the market expects.
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.
Solventless (bubble hash, dry sift, rosin): water, ice, sieves, heat and pressure. Maximum purity, lower yield. Premium standard for hash.
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.
On CannabisClub.ch, every batch certificate is viewable in your account — traceability from bud to delivery.
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.