Industrial Hemp

Cannabis sativa, Cannabaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bell PepperCapsicum annuum

Pest Deterrent

Japanese LespedezaLespedeza striata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

New Zealand FlaxPhormium tenax

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Illinois TicktrefoilDesmodium illinoense

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Lemon GeraniumPelargonium crispum

Pest Deterrent

Tree TomatoCyphomandra betacea

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Durum WheatTriticum turgidum subsp. durum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

KenafHibiscus cannabinus

Both tall fiber plants compete for light and may have allelopathic interactions

Tillage RadishRaphanus sativus var. oleiformis

Brassica family plants produce glucosinolates that can inhibit growth of other broadleaf crops

River Red GumEucalyptus camaldulensis

Eucalyptus trees inhibit broadleaf crops including hemp through allelopathy and root competition

Red-flowering GumCorymbia ficifolia

Eucalyptus family trees produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit broadleaf crops

Common FlaxLinum usitatissimum

Cannabis can release compounds that inhibit flax germination and growth

Upland CottonGossypium hirsutum

Both tall fiber crops compete for space, nutrients, and light when grown together

Uses

Functions

FiberFoodMedicine

Edible Parts

SeedsLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Industrial Hemp grow in?

Industrial Hemp grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Industrial Hemp?

Good companions for Industrial Hemp include Bell Pepper, Japanese Lespedeza, New Zealand Flax, Illinois Ticktrefoil, Lemon Geranium.

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