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Hemp, or industrial hemp, is a plant in the botanical class of Cannabis sativa cultivars grown specifically for industrial and consumable use. It can be used to make a wide range of products. Along with bamboo, hemp is among the fastest growing plants on Earth.
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Hemp is a type of cannabis plant with low THC content that is cultivated for its fibre and seeds. Learn about its history, cultivation, processing, and various applications in textiles, food, and industry.
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Jul 23, 2021 · Learn about hemp plants, their differences from other cannabis plants, their uses, health benefits, and environmental impacts. Find out how hemp plants are legal in the U.S. and what products contain hemp or hemp derivatives.
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Learn how to grow hemp for food, fiber, or CBD oil. Find out the legal status, seed varieties, soil and sun requirements, spacing, watering, and fertilizing tips.
Learn the terminology, stages, and care of hemp plants in a controlled environment. Find out how to germinate seeds, manage photoperiod, and harvest hemp flowers and fibers.
• Hemp can grow nearly anywhere in the world, in many types of soil — even in short growing seasons or in dry regions — and helps purify soil as well as kills some types of weeds. • Hemp can grow without pesticides.
Jun 28, 2023 · 1. Plant hemp seeds in late spring. Wait until after the last frost to plant hemp seeds. Check the temperature 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep with a soil thermometer to see if it’s above 50 °F (10 °C). Once the temperature has been consistent for a few days, you can plant your seeds.
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