Leafly’s Best CBD Strains – Summer 2023

Who says THC strains should have all the fun?

Here at Leafly, we know that potent cannabis isn’t for everyone. For many of us, ganja has extraordinary effects, for others, the best smoke is often much milder. Despite its myriad potential benefits and uses, CBD often takes a backseat to THC.

The USDA’s National Hemp Report estimates that over 6.7 million pounds of flowering hemp were produced in 2022 – but that doesn’t mean it’s all worth your time and money.

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the most creative, aromatic, expertly cured, and terrifying CBD flower strains of summer 2023. Although these strains all contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC, they still pack a lot of punch: they can give you a mental boost and zest, keep you balanced throughout the day, or help you relax and feel good to sleep.

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Thanks to the 2018 US Farm Bill, you can buy any of these products online and have them shipped right to your door.

The best CBD strains of summer 2023

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