Growing industrial hemp either commercially or on a large scale is an exciting opportunity and for the farmer an educated decision is the best plan when considering hemp. Industrial hemp has many benefits and has a great market potential. Growing hemp on a large scale is something we at want to do. Below we have pages about the various important parts of growing hemp commercially. You can jump around or follow them through the entire process. Although growing industrial hemp is not legal in the USA now, it is legal in many countries including Canada. There is a quick list of countries that grow hemp here .

industrial hemp basics
commercial hemp varieties
soil conditions
field preparation and planting
climate and conditions
weed control
Diseases and Pests
Harvesting Fiber Hemp
Retting and Turning
Baling and Storing
Grain Harvesting Followed by Fiber Harvesting
Combining Grain Hemp

Industrial hemp basics



The stem has an outer bark that contains the long, tough bast fibers. They are similar in length to soft wood fibers and are very low in lignin content. These give the quality and strength for which hemp is renowned. The core contains the hurds, or short fibers, similar to hard wood fibers, that are useful in other applications like particleboard or horse bedding.



In the above article it states that male plants die back after shedding pollen. What is the pollination period for a male plant (typical length of time, in days)? Does hemp pollinate at uniformed times? Thank you for replying.

Hemp News says:
9 March, 2012 at 6:58 pm

The pollination cycle is generally 4-5 weeks into the growing cycle and lasts 3-7 days. The pollen peaks in the earlier part of the day usually between 9-11 am.
Hope this helps!