Kenaf

Hibiscus cannabinus, Malvaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CalopoCalopogonium mucunoides

Nitrogen Fixation

Mexican SunflowerTithonia rotundifolia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Lambs EarStachys byzantina

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Niger SeedGuizotia abyssinica

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

RamieBoehmeria nivea

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Industrial HempCannabis sativa

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

Upland CottonGossypium hirsutum

Related Malvaceae family plants compete for similar soil nutrients and growing conditions

Uses

Functions

FiberFood

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Kenaf grow in?

Kenaf grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Kenaf?

Good companions for Kenaf include Calopo, Mexican Sunflower, Lambs Ear, Niger Seed, Ramie.

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