Have you ever wondered how farmers cultivate the hemp plant to make topical hemp cream for pain? Well here is a basic overlay of how they do it!
Hemp is an adaptable crop with many uses that can bring multiple advantages for consumers, the economy and the environment. As its popularity rises, farmers are exploring how they can grow hemp in ways that maximize its potential and add value to their operations – whether fibers, seeds or CBD oil production is desired – by selecting appropriate growing conditions and cultivation practices that guarantee successful outcomes.
Grows Best In Subtropical Regions
Hemp grows best in temperate or subtropical regions with well-drained soils; it may also thrive in colder regions with proper drainage. Hemp requires ample rainfall throughout its growing season for successful germination of young plants as well as ideal moisture conditions in order to establish itself successfully in its environment. Preferring sandy loam-textured soil is best, though other varieties can also work; maximum drainage must also be ensured due to water logging issues.
Planting hemp should take place between May and June, depending on location and weather conditions. An optimal temperature range for growing hemp would be between 68-80degF (20-27degC).
Seed Quality
As with all agricultural crops, the quality of seeds and clones used in cultivating hemp is crucial to its success. Farmers that specialize in traditional crops such as corn or soybeans rely on seed sellers’ specifications regarding variety, germination rate, noxious weed content and other aspects. Unfortunately, hemp cultivation remains in its early stages, meaning some sellers have yet to establish track records regarding which varieties they offer.
Cultivation of hemp can be an expensive and labor-intensive endeavor. A successful grower must possess access to quality seeds and clones, adequate labor, equipment and facilities as well as effective marketing channels in order to sell their product at an attractive price. The development of the industry depends on several factors including competition from other crops for acres as well as relative market competitiveness, market transparency, regulatory oversight risks and an ability to manage them successfully.
Hemp essential oils have emerged as an effective method for combatting insect pests. Numerous studies have demonstrated their efficacy against Aedes albopictus mosquito (aedes) and Physella acuta (physella), both of which pose health threats and pose no risks to either humans or the environment. Furthermore, hemp essential oils do not harm people, animals, the soil, or environment in any way.
Cultivation of hemp will likely accelerate for the foreseeable future despite COVID-19 disrupting some hemp-related activities in 2019. Outdoor licensed acreage decreased approximately 9% year-over-year while indoor and greenhouse square footage registered for hemp production rose over 64% year-on-year. Outdoor licensed acreage decreased due to experienced growers scaling back while newcomers have entered to replace those who exited or changed directions with their efforts; growers are also focused on producing higher yielding varieties with superior genetics and greater oil content for increased production.