This reference guide is designed to help identify potential insect pests that could be affecting your hemp crop. Use it in your initial scouting and identification stages while waiting for feedback from agricultural extension services or other agencies. Always consult…
This is a troubleshooting guide to help identify potential nutrient deficiencies while waiting for feedback from your state’s extension office or other identification service. Let’s take a look at the nutrients necessary for plant growth and development. Primary/Macronutrients: Nitrogen, Phosphorus,…
Whether you new to the industry and not sure about some of the terminology or a seasoned veteran and simply need a quick refresher, commonly used industry terms are defined below.
Most hemp varieties remain vegetative when daylength or light provided is longer than 14hrs per day. Indoor grow operations often provide 16 hours to 18 hours of artificial light. The transition to flower initiation occurs once daylength or light provided…
Prepare Your Field Obtain Soil Tests (Multiple Recommended per field). Soil tests let you know what is available and what is lacking in your soil. Nutrients, minerals and pH need to reach certain levels for a healthy crop. Especially for…
While Hemp cultivation varies and is dependent on whether you are growing indoors in a greenhouse or in a hoophouse or whether you are growing acres of hemp in the field, one thing remains constant across your cultivation practice, and…
Check Your Irrigation Run clean water through irrigation lines to flush them out. Minerals and salts can build up in lines and cause clogs over time. Check/Replace emitters to ensure good flow Mix Nutrients and test pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC)…
The following Quick Start Guide is a general planting guide. Specific requirements may differ depending on variety, environment, and many other factors.
Mistake: Not Choosing the Right Supplier There are many suppliers providing hemp genetics, but only a handful have the experience and knowledge to provide you with proven, stable varieties and the data to back them. Tip: Choose a Supplier with…
US Nursery has focused on hemp research on for many years, collecting data to make unbiased and informed decisions on subsequent steps. We have built relationships with leading universities and industry professionals to better understand the questions growers have about…