Tips to Grow Hemp

Considering growing hemp for fiber, seed or oil? These are the questions you need to ask to prepare for your first crop.

Considering growing hemp for fiber, seed or oil? These are the questions you need to ask to prepare for your first crop.
Considering growing hemp for fiber, seed or oil? These are the questions you need to ask to prepare for your first crop.
(Bija Hemp)

Do you know your state’s guidelines on which seeds are allowed? Do you have clean, weed-free fields with well-drained soils ready for herbicide-free farming? Bija Hemp, a certified seed provider in Denver, Colo., offers this advice for growing industrial hemp in the United States. Download the handout here:

Read more about hemp seed regulation and availability here.

Use these 4 tips to navigate the hemp gold rush.

Farmers can up their smarts on hemp production at Farm Journal Hemp College. During this one-day event, held June 19 in Lexington, Ky., industry experts will discuss the best agronomic practices for hemp production and will also touch upon marketing, legal considerations and policy news.

Educational sessions offered during this one-day event will address:

  • How to source high-quality seed
  • Hemp nutrient needs from A to Z
  • Pest, weed and disease management
  • Steps to developing a marketing plan
  • Legal considerations for hemp production
  • The registration cost for the Hemp College is $149 and includes a continental breakfast and full lunch.

Get more details and register here: https://www.regonline.com/hempcollege

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