Broad Spectrum

Broad Spectrum refers to cannabis extracts processed to remove most or all detectable THC while preserving a wider range of cannabinoids, terpenes, and plant compounds compared to isolates. The term describes extraction and refinement methods rather than a plant genetics lineage. Broad Spectrum products commonly retain CBD, CBN, CBG, and other minor cannabinoids alongside terpene profiles, depending on processing technique. This category emerged as a distinct product class in regulated markets seeking middle-ground options between full-spectrum and isolate formats. Breeders and extractors working with Broad Spectrum material often focus on source genetics with documented terpene diversity and cannabinoid complexity.

Breeders supporting Broad Spectrum extraction workflows typically prioritize high-cannabinoid genetics with distinct terpene profiles, as these traits directly influence post-processing outcomes. Cultivars selected for Broad Spectrum work are often the same high-CBD and balanced-cannabinoid lines used in full-spectrum production, with extraction method determining final cannabinoid composition.