Many hemp growers are beginning to harvest or are gearing up to harvest. Growers are spending more time in the field observing plants and collecting samples for testing to measure THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (cannabidiol) and CBG (cannabigerol). Growers should also continue to scout for pests.
For many hemp growers, things have been calm in the field.
The majority of hemp is in the ground and growers are now actively managing their plants.
Hemp planting continues across the state.
Growers around the state have begun to plant hemp.
Hemp growers and researchers are preparing to plant hemp in the next two to three weeks across the state. Planting will likely continue until the end of June depending on what type of hemp is being grown.
Hemp can germinate in soils between 40-50°F, and with the warm temperatures in late march, volunteer and feral hemp (ditch weed) had the right conditions to pop up.
Some of these challenges include severely delayed planting of hemp (and most other crops), labor shortages for some growers, “hot” hemp crops (THC > 0.3%), and harvested hemp left in barns and warehouses while some of the larger hemp processing companies filed for bankruptcy.
CBD hemp harvest is underway for some growers, while others expect to harvest all the way into October.
As the growing season progresses and hemp farmers gear up for harvest, we are continuing to learn more about pests and pathogens affecting hemp in Indiana.
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