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Quick easy guide
Season Planning & Seeding Schedules
The first step in planning out your hemp growth is determining when it will be best to plant your seeds or clones. For the short growing season, you may want to start your plants in a greenhouse and transplant them into the ground at the beginning of summer, you can also choose to plant outdoors in late spring.
Field Design, Layout & Density
Once you know when you want to plant, it’s time to get down to business designing your field. To maximize yield and minimize cost, plan out how much space each plant will require throughout its life cycle. This includes everything from seeding beds (if using) through harvest and drying times for each stage of growth. The final product should be an optimized design that allows for maximum yields while minimizing labor costs by reducing unnecessary walking distances between plants during harvest time.
Soil testing data collection
Soil testing is an important part of the soil fertility program. It helps you know what nutrients are in your soil and where they are located. This information will help you target inputs and make the most of your investment in fertilizer.
Groundwork and amendments
One of the most vital factors in a successful transplanting process is soil preparation. It calls for clearing the bed of weeds, adding organic compounds, and facilitating good drainage. Before transplanting, you can add compost or other organic materials, but it’s best to do this when moving your plants so they have time to establish properly before winter. In order to preserve healthy plants, soils must be properly drained because waterlogged soils can result in illnesses like root rot.
Irrigation, nutrition & fertilization
Transplants need lots of water right away, but then settle down into a normal watering schedule once they’re growing well. Drip irrigation could be necessary during the summer months due to lack of rainfall or excessive heat which causes evaporation losses causing drier conditions than normal.
Pest Control & Disease Susceptibility
Pest control and disease susceptibility are a big concern for growers. Different crops are susceptible to different pests, so finding out what you’ll be growing is the first step. Some common pests include whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers, and thrips. The best way to prevent these pests from affecting your plants is by using organic methods such as beneficial insects or sprays that kill only specific insects.
Pre Harvesting testing
Before harvesting each strain, we test for potency so we know exactly how much THC and/or CBD each strain produces.
Harvesting
You should harvest when the plant has reached maturity, hemp plants are generally harvested around October with outdoor growers harvesting earlier than greenhouse growers due to the length of time required to harvest an entire crop. Hemp can be harvested using one of two methods: manual or mechanical. Manual harvest involves cutting the hemp plants close to the ground with an axe or sickle and then bundling them together. Mechanical harvesters use a mechanical cutter bar to cut down the hemp plants and then bundle them together. Both methods are used for seed production.
Post-harvest handling, drying, and storage of hemp biomass
The post-harvest handling of hemp biomass is important for preserving the quality of the material. Hemp must be dried quickly after harvesting to prevent spoilage. The moisture content of hemp should be less than 14% when stored in a dry place. Hemp can be stored in silos or piles with simple aeration to reduce moisture content. The material should be protected from rain and wind during transportation and storage. If you have a large quantity of hemp biomass, it is best to store it at the location where it was produced until you have time to process it.
