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Tips for sourcing feminized hemp seeds

Tips for sourcing feminized hemp seeds

Once you have found land with good soil, ample irrigation, and determined a sales outlet for your hemp product, it might be time to start sourcing seeds. There are hundreds of CBD and dozens of CBG strains and a vast sea of breeders from Europe to the USA to China, so...

Seeds, seedlings, or clones: Which one is right for you?

Seeds, seedlings, or clones: Which one is right for you?

Ready to start growing hemp for CBD or CBG? One of the first questions might be what to plant. There are three options when it comes to planting feminized hemp: seeds, seedlings, and clones. Each of these options has its own pros and cons depending on where you are...

Is making the switch to CBG really worth it?

Is making the switch to CBG really worth it?

By now, you have probably heard of the new cannabinoid on the block, CBG. At first glance, it might seem like a foolproof venture to make the switch from growing CBD to CBG. There is minimal chance of the novel plant “going hot” (or containing more than 0.3% total...

7 reasons to get your soil tested

7 reasons to get your soil tested

Growing hemp is not a one size fits all for farms. Different soils have different nutrient profiles. Soil testing allows you to see in black and white what your land lacks so you can take the necessary steps to fix it. Here are some key reasons to get your soil...

Cannabis legalization in Kansas and beyond

Cannabis legalization in Kansas and beyond

We are now in the year 2021, a year brimming with possibility and hope in the cannabis industry. The 2020 election brought about the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey, Arizona, Mississippi, and South Dakota for the first time. Voters are increasingly in support...

Beginner’s Guide: How to irrigate your hemp crop

Beginner’s Guide: How to irrigate your hemp crop

Hemp is a highly adaptable plant that can survive in a multitude of climatic conditions. However, if you are growing for CBD or CBG, adequate water is crucial. For optimal vegetative growth, flower production, and overall plant health, hemp needs around 20 to 30...

3 things to know about hemp cross-pollination

3 things to know about hemp cross-pollination

Cross-pollination of hemp is the dreaded enemy of the feminized cannabis grower. Whether you are growing outdoor or in a greenhouse, pollen drift from feral hemp and sneaky males within a 20-mile radius can infiltrate your operation, seed your plants, and slash...

The latest CBD pricing shift might shock you

The latest CBD pricing shift might shock you

The long, sliding downward trend of CBD & CBG bulk products seems to be coming to an end... for now. If you are in the hemp industry, you have probably felt disheartened about the steady decline of product prices. Crude oil, distillate, and isolate in both CBD and...

The 3 biggest blindsides in hemp farming

The 3 biggest blindsides in hemp farming

Compared to other crops, hemp is a high maintenance and expensive plant. Seed expense, irrigation setup, and licensing are significant upfront costs, not to mention labor. Planting, checking for males, weeding, and fixing leaks requires multiple people on the farm...