Same hemp seed, two growing locations, different results. Grown on Gotland the plant contained 8.83% CBDA, compared to 6.64% for the exact same seed grown in Italy. That is roughly 33% more CBDA, confirmed by independent lab analysis (HPLC-UV) of both.
Why does Helsama's hemp contain more CBDA?
We source Swedish-grown hemp from Gotland. According to our own analyses, the long daylight hours of the Nordic summer and the clean growing environment yield a higher CBDA content than the same seed grown further south. Most of the CBD hemp on the market is grown in southern countries and imported, we go the opposite way.
CBDA: Sweden vs Italy (same seed)
| Growing location | CBDA (% w/w) | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Gotland, Sweden (Helsama) | 8.83 | Lab CoA, HPLC |
| Italy (reference) | 6.64 | HPLC-UV |
Difference: +33% CBDA for the Swedish-grown raw material.
Only at Helsama in Scandinavia
We hold exclusive rights in Scandinavia to the cultivars behind our flower powder. That makes Helsama the only player offering these cultivars grown on Swedish soil, not imported from southern Europe.
What does Helsama's flower powder contain?
Independent lab analysis, sample ID 2450024:
| Cannabinoid | Content (% w/w) |
|---|---|
| CBDA (cannabidiolic acid) | 8.83 |
| Δ9-THCA | 0.249 |
| CBD | 0.282 |
| CBGA | 0.154 |
| CBG | 0.031 |
| Δ9-THC | 0.031 |
| Others (CBDV, THCV, CBN, Δ8-THC etc.) | < detection limit |
Total THC below 0.3%, within the industrial hemp limit. Third-party tested, full traceability.
About Helsama’s Premium CBD Hampa: Unheated, milled raw hemp made from hemp grown on Gotland, the plant’s full spectrum in natural acid form, below 0.3% Δ9-THC. Under Swedish law, extracted full-spectrum oils are classed as narcotics (Supreme Court, 2019), and isolate isn’t full-spectrum. In a paired comparison, the Gotland material contained 8.83% CBDA against 6.64% for the same variety grown in Italy, a single observation, published by Helsama’s founder and not peer-reviewed. What accounts for the difference has not been isolated. Read more about our hemp.