Climate requirements for industrial hemp cultivation conditions

Introduction to Industrial Hemp

Industrial hemp mainly refers to cannabis with a tetrahydrocannabinol content of less than 0.3%. Industrial hemp, also known as hemp, is a plant of the genus Cannabis. Industrial hemp is mainly used both at home and abroad.

The stalk core of industrial hemp can be ground into powder and used in the production of military uniforms, which can bring out the high strength and high performance characteristics of the product. Industrial hemp includes Yunma No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 series of industrial hemp varieties.

Industrial hemp cultivation conditions

Industrial hemp prefers an environment with plenty of sunlight, is resistant to atmospheric drought but not to soil drought, and cannot tolerate waterlogging during its growth period. It has relatively strict requirements on the soil and is often suitable for plots with deep, loose and fertile soil, strong water and fertilizer retention capacity, rich in organic matter, and low groundwater levels.

Industrial hemp cultivation climate

Industrial hemp has a wide range of adaptability to temperature, especially during seed germination and the early growth of seedlings, it has a strong ability to withstand low temperatures, so it can also be planted in some high-altitude and cold areas. Hemp seeds can germinate at low temperatures of 1 to 3°C, but in order to germinate quickly and evenly, it is advisable to sow when the soil temperature is stable at 8 to 10°C. The optimum temperature for seed germination is 25 to 30°C.

Suitable areas for growing industrial hemp

Industrial hemp has certain requirements for soil. It is suitable for planting in land with deep, loose and fertile soil, strong water and fertilizer retention capacity, rich in organic matter, low groundwater level and good drainage. It is planted in the Lu'an hemp area of ​​Anhui in the south, near the river bends of the Pi River and Shi River, and in the Laiwu and Tai'an hemp areas of Shandong in the north.

Industrial hemp planting time

The most suitable temperature for industrial hemp seeds to germinate is 25-35 degrees, and should not exceed 45 degrees. The higher the temperature, the faster and more uniform the germination. Hemp seedlings can withstand short-term low temperatures of minus 5 degrees, but it will seriously affect their growth process. April to July each year is the hemp cultivation period.

Benefits of Industrial Hemp Cultivation

Industrial hemp is legally grown, has no drug value, and has no effect on physical health, but it has an important impact on life. Its applications include at least textiles, papermaking, food, medicine, hygiene, daily chemicals, leather, automobiles, construction, decoration, packaging and other fields. It is a classic production material.