Put a hemp and cannabis plant next to each other, and you’d have a hard time telling them apart with just your eyes. We believe in the "one plant" theory, because cannabis and hemp are both the same plant! Shredding cannabis or hemp on a commercial scale uses the same processes, and the same powerful machines (like a Sensi Shredder PRO!)
In fact, according to the U.S. government, there’s a single, tiny distinction that makes a world of difference...
The Industrial Cannabis Issue
In 2018, the U.S. faced a unique problem. Farmers wanted to grow hemp, but it’s the same plant as cannabis, which is illegal under federal law. The government was worried that illegal marijuana would slip through with the legal hemp if they full-on legalized cannabis. This was a big problem for a country where prohibition is so ingrained in the culture!
Industrial Cannabis Shredding Solution
How could they allow hemp production in the United States without breaking the federal marijuana laws? They settled on drawing an arbitrary line in the sand centered around our favorite chemical: THC. To be classified as hemp and not marijuana, the THC content of the plant material has to be 0.3% or lower. That’s definitely not getting anyone high!
The Best Commercial Cannabis Shredder
When it's time to shred, we want to break buds, not our backs! Whether you’re chopping kilos of cannabis or handfuls of hemp, you need a consistent, even grind. That's why every Sensi Shredder PRO uses a motor that spins low and slow to turn your dense, sticky nugs into an extract (or pre-roll) worthy grind, without busting them to bits!
Grab a Sensi Shredder PRO today for better extracts & prerolls!