Growers planting a successful commercial crop of hemp for seed, fiber, or resin will follow these guidelines for soil preparation, seeding, and irrigation.
Richard Roseberg, Valtcho Jeliazkov, Sam Angima |
Aug 2019 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
The study showed that the crop performed equally well with and without gypsum and nutritional samples of the hemp flowers did not indicate any problems by discontinuing applications.
Discusses the processes of manganese (Mn) reaction in the soil, Mn movement in plants, Mn function in plants, results of studies of Mn in Oregon nursery fields, and management practices to prevent Mn deficiency ...
Drought has become a fact of life for farmers throughout the West. For hemp growers, careful planning for where, when and what to plant can result in a crop that will thrive despite dry conditions.
Gordon B. Jones |
Jul 2022 |
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Photo: Oregon State University (Cropped from original)
From the myth of collapsing root balls to the myth of compost tea - learn the facts about a range of tips you may have heard through the years about healthy soil, pretty mulch, and more.
Irrigating pastures can provide livestock with nutrition long into summer. Learn to monitor soil moisture to determine when to irrigate and how much water to apply.
Choose the right containers, soil and plants to keep your flowerpots blooming all season long. When choosing plants for container gardening, go for "thrillers," "fillers" and "spillers."
Hemp plants are susceptible to disease, especially at the early stages of development. Hemp growers can promote healthy plants by using high-quality seed and avoiding soil that is wet, dense or poorly drained.
Phytophthora species are water molds that can kill plants. They can spread undetected in container plants and equipment. Once they are introduced to an ecosystem, it's difficult or impossible to eradicate them. ...
Norma Kline, Marianne Elliott, Jennifer Parke, Dan Stark, David C. Shaw, Alicia Christiansen |
Jan 2022 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)