High CBG strains have not been with us for more than a handful of years @Sean.R
Typically you would be looking at less than 5%, probably closer to 2% in the traditional THC based “RSO” provided for this purpose (~70ish% cannabinoids).
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Good point! The strains of the time that we used, were typically high in THC, but not CBG or CBD.
My understanding of the cycle is that the cannabis plants produce CBG as a precursor to both THC and CBD.
The earlier land race strains predominately turned CBG into CBD, but as we selectively bred them for higher THC and more total essential oil production, CBD content fell off.
When the goodness of CBD was identified, efforts immediately started to maintain the predominately CBD traits of land base hemp, while breeding for the higher oil content achieved with THC.
As noted, once CBG’s hidden charms were identified, fertile minds and busy fingers immediately started selectively breeding for infantile traits, where less CBG is converted into THC or CBD.
Ostensibly younger plants could have higher CBG content than mature plants, where the plant has had longer to convert CBG.
What I do know is that we extracted full spectrum essential oil from popular strains of the time like Trainwreck, ATF, God’s Bud, Sour Diesel, Thai, etc., et al, and in some cases saw miraculous results putting cancer and other diseases into remission, while in other cases and despite our best efforts, it at best is delayed their demise.
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