Head Grower Grace Holtkamp. Photography by Kent Corley
Our hemp is grown on fields under the sun, not in greenhouses, with no harmful herbicides or pesticides. Lovingly raised, tested for compliance and sold straight from the farm.
Background
Merry Hill is a certified Century Farm in Mebane, North Carolina, right in the heart of the Piedmont region. Merry Hill has always been a small family farm, never a plantation. On the same fields and pastures that were chartered to the family in 1754, we are happy to grow hemp for the first time since it was banned almost 100 years ago. Merry Hill is a member of the North Carolina Agritourism Association, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, and the North Carolina Hemp Growers Association.
The 2018 Farm Bill that legalised hemp in all 50 states opened exciting potential for the crop. We are a licensed industrial hemp grower and registered processor with the North Carolina Hemp Commission. This year we are growing and selling six different strains of cannabinoid rich hemp, without herbicides or pesticides, and using natural fertilizers. Our buds are available fresh, cured, and even as part of pick your own harvest parties and events when in season.
Our 2020 hemp crop
We are in for even more fun this season! We've got five ALL NEW varieties on the way, plus back by popular demand we'll have BaOx in our fields again.
We will also have even more opportunities to volunteer, educational workshops, and of course, our pick your own hemp days. Sign up to our newsletter or follow us on instagram to stay in the loop.
Our varieties this year will offer a range of different cannabinoid and terpene profiles. We have chosen carefully to select varieties we know will offer the most choice to our customers. Look forward to finding these in our field:
The Wife: An exciting, relatively new strain to NC, this variety is a high CBD producer. Its strong caryophyllene terpenes give it a warming, peppery aroma and taste that makes it a stronger rather than milder smoke. This variety's genetics aren't very established yet, but it's making a name for itself as a great choice for pain relief without any 'head high' or fogginess. As a strong smoke, at 16% CBD, this strain is recommended for those who have some experience with CBD smoking or edibles.
Berry Blossom: Varieties with Cherry lineage have earned their stripes by now in North Carolina, growing well in most soils and regularly staying beneath the THC limit. We've grown a Cherry lineage variety every year, and while they are a little trickier to harvest, due to their denser buds, their medium flavor and sweet floral profile make them a great choice for customers new to CBD who are looking for something 'just right'. Berry Blossom is a more mild and relaxing variety, with high levels of the linalool terpene, the same calming and floral terpene found in lavender.
Stormy Daniels: We'll keep her away from The Wife! This variety has T1 lineage, meaning it'll share a strong terpene profile with a great lemony aroma thanks to all the limonene it's packed with. Limonene is often connected with anti-inflammatory uses and is a good choice for smoking or for making topicals. Like T1, this variety's structure is pretty sturdy, meaning it will hold onto its trichomes and be a reliable high quality smoke after curing.
Citrus: Another Cherry lineage variety, Citrus produces large buds with lots of 'frost' - those tiny trichomes that make buds sticky and full of CBD. Like Stormy Daniels, Citrus has lots of limonene making it great for anyone wanting to try making a topical like a salve or hand cream, then reward yourself with a nice high quality smoke. As a smoke Citrus is more uplifting than relaxing, with a moderate to strong CBD effect.
Super CBD: An exciting new variety to North Carolina! Super CBD's genetics come from Israel, a known home for high quality genetics. Super CBD has smaller buds but packed with CBD, with a very light 'Christmas tree' smell between pine and floral. Its mild aroma and flavor make it a great source of CBD for a gentle smoke, or for any kind of tea or floral infusions where you want a mild flavor.
BaOx: You asked, we brought it back - our popular BaOx strain is a tried and true all rounder. With a lovely fresh grass, clean pine aroma, on the lighter side, you can mix it into your cooking with minimal lingering taste or smell, or enjoy it as a high CBD smoke without any harsh burn or cough. As it has good resistance to mold, last year it was one of our most popular and easiest to DIY cure at home.
Support NC farms and agriculture
Did you know many 'North Carolina' hemp and CBD stores make their products in NC, but don't use hemp grown in North Carolina? Buying from us helps support NC's small farms. We buy our hemp clones (baby plants) from NC nurseries, and plant, grow, and cure our crop on our farmland. We also have open events to the public to meet our community and help people learn about hemp. Plus, you can buy straight off the farm in season, and even pick your hemp yourself!
Find our hemp in stores
We are proud to supply hemp to Oak City Hemp. Oak City Hemp is a local brand that carries a number of quality organic hemp products. You can find them in local shops around NC and online at www.oakcityhemp.com. We are also proud to supply hemp to The Microgreenery. Check out their website at www.themicrogreenery.com, or email them at grownforyoualways@gmail.com.
Meet our logo artist, Ippy Patterson
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Luminous talent and dear friend of the farm, Ippy Patterson is the artist of the hemp flower in our logo. Ippy is based in Hillsborough, NC, but has led a life of travel, collaborations, and an enduring connection to nature that has inspired her artwork, from the humble jade plant to the Andes Mountains. You can find more about Ippy and see some of her beautiful work on her website, www.ippypatterson.com.
Disclaimer
Merry Hill is a licensed farm and registered processor with the North Carolina Hemp Commission Pilot Project to grow and market industrial hemp, which is defined as the plant Cannabis Sativa L or any part thereof with a delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than .3 percent on a dry weight basis.
The products on this website are not medical products and are not intended for medical use or to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or ailment. Make sure you consult with your physician before using any dietary supplement including hemp, and especially if you have any serious or chronic health condition. By using this website you acknowledge the following: I understand these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Results for these products may vary.
You must be over 18 years of age to purchase or use these products.
Do not take or use these products if you are pregnant or may be pregnant without first consulting your physician.
By purchasing any products on this website, you acknowledge and agree to all policies and information contained herein, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Merry Hill LLC its owners, managers, directors, agents and employees harmless from and against any and all injuries, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees arising from or growing out of any acts or commissions you commit related to the use of these products including but not limited to any applicable state or federal law or regulation.
Merry Hill is a licensed farm and registered processor with the North Carolina Hemp Commission Pilot Project to grow and market industrial hemp, which is defined as the plant Cannabis Sativa L or any part thereof with a delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than .3 percent on a dry weight basis.
The products on this website are not medical products and are not intended for medical use or to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or ailment. Make sure you consult with your physician before using any dietary supplement including hemp, and especially if you have any serious or chronic health condition. By using this website you acknowledge the following: I understand these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Results for these products may vary.
You must be over 18 years of age to purchase or use these products.
Do not take or use these products if you are pregnant or may be pregnant without first consulting your physician.
By purchasing any products on this website, you acknowledge and agree to all policies and information contained herein, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Merry Hill LLC its owners, managers, directors, agents and employees harmless from and against any and all injuries, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees arising from or growing out of any acts or commissions you commit related to the use of these products including but not limited to any applicable state or federal law or regulation.