Hemp leaf
Hemp is a variety of Cannabis sativa, which is cultivated as a fiber crop or for different industrial purposes. Main uses of hemp are the production of paper, textiles and clothing, insulation materials, biodegradable plastics, bio-fuel, and animal feed.
Hemp is related to Marijuana, but has lower concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). For this reason, in some countries growing of hemp is not allowed.
Names
Scientific
Cannabis sativa subsp. indica
English
Hemp
Industrial hemp
Dutch
Hennep
Spanish
Cáñamo
Cannabis
German
Hanf
Taxonomy
Order
Rosales
Family
Cannabaceae
Genus
Cannabis
Species
Cannabis sativa subsp. indica (Hemp)
Basic information and facts
Origin:
Hemp originates from Central and South Asia.
Distribution:
China and France are the biggest producer. Other countries that produce hemp include Australia, Austria, Ukraine, Chili, Hungary, Canada, Russia, Romania, Poland, Netherlands, etc.
Annual, biennial, or perennial:
Annual
Climate and weather:
Hemp prefers a temperate mild climate, with humid atmosphere.
Pollination:
Height:
Hemp plants can be up to 5 meters tall.
Propagation:
Grown from seed.
Harvesting:
Small plots can be harvested by hand by cutting the plants 2 to 3 cm above the soil. Large fields are usually harvested with special machines.
Uses:
Industrial hemp is mainly used for the production of paper, textiles and clothing, insulation materials, biodegradable plastics, bio-fuel, and animal feed.
Crop categories
Alcohol production
Cool temperate crops
Fiber crops
Industrial crops
Major crops
Mediterranean crops
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Pictures
Hemp twine
Industrial hemp plants