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Asked: July 6, 20202020-07-06T12:20:09-04:00 2020-07-06T12:20:09-04:00In: Farming and Gardening

What’s the best soil to grow hemp?

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      2020-08-01T13:12:17-04:00Added an answer on August 1, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Hemp grows best in loose well-draining soil. Hemp growers usually recommend a pH level between 6 and 7.5. And a nutrient-rich soil is ideal. But it’s a plant that can grow in many different soil conditions and can be relatively hassle-free. Avoid wet soil since it could affect the growth of the hemp plant. Hemp also likes warm temperatures around 50 to 80oF. If you do it right, you can get the harvest pretty fast in a few months.

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      2020-08-01T13:11:00-04:00Added an answer on August 1, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      The benefits of growing hemp are that they are not particular about where it grows. Their ideal environment is loose, dry soil with a pH level of 6 to 7.5. You do need to lightly fertilize the soil over time to make sure it stays at the correct pH level. Hemp does need to be watered occasionally. Remember, hemp is a weed. They need very little maintenance to thrive.

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      2020-08-01T13:10:04-04:00Added an answer on August 1, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      The best soil to grow hemp in is a loose soil with a pH from 7.0 to 7.5. Hemp grows best in soils rich in organic matter and doesn’t require a lot of water. Ideally, soil for hemp growth should be slightly alkaline. The addition of a fertilizer is recommended to grow hemp, doing so weekly works best.

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      2020-07-16T22:57:19-04:00Added an answer on July 16, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      The hemp plant is a weed, and as with all pot, they are pesky, resilient, and will grow everywhere and anywhere id you let them!

      I have read that they need a looser soil to thrive, and do require a healthy amount of water. But they are a shallow maintenance plant, so given the water and a place to grow, they will!

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      2020-07-16T22:56:47-04:00Added an answer on July 16, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      To reach out to the best performance out of your growing planet’s abilities first, you should get full directions about how your soil would be. To expand the idea, here is a tip!
      “hemp can be grown in various soils but best in loose, deep soils rich in organic matter, on fertile loams, and with the range of 6.0 to 7.5. ist does not work efficiently in wet soils.

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      2020-07-16T22:56:09-04:00Added an answer on July 16, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Hemp is a weed. It is super resilient and grows aggressively.

      As long as the soil has semi-decent nutrients in it, it should grow.

      That doesn’t mean that you’ll get the right product even if it does grow in malnourished soil.

      I know someone who swears by using coco coir in his soils meant for cannabis and hemp. It says it is the best.

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      2020-07-16T22:55:44-04:00Added an answer on July 16, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      Hemp can grow with sandy soils or well-drained clay soils, but it will grow best with loose, deep, and well-aerated loam soil that is rich in organic matter. The soil should be slightly alkaline with a Ph level of between 6 and 7.5 and must be above six and avoid planting it in poorly structured soils or poorly drained clay.

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      2020-07-12T13:18:44-04:00Added an answer on July 12, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      It does best in loose, loamy soils. It’s pretty hearty–we’ve found a handful of little hemp babies sprouting and growing through cracks in the pavement in front of the room we use to package. I guess seeds fell, and it sprouted!

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      2020-07-12T13:18:11-04:00Added an answer on July 12, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Hemp, one of the most resilient plants that are grown commercially. Mature hemp plants can withstand a few days in near-freezing temperatures, weeks, or months in extremely hot temperatures if watered regularly. It requires quite a bit of water, more than most plants, up to a gallon a day. As stated above, the soil consistency should be loose and have a pH of around 6.

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      2020-07-10T11:10:59-04:00Added an answer on July 10, 2020 at 11:10 am

      Hemp is pretty good about growing in a variety of soils, but for best results, plant it in loose, deep soil. Of course, it loves compost, so add lots of rich, organic matter. pH between 6.0 to 7.5 is best. Hemp is like tomatoes. It doesn’t like having “wet feet,” so don’t expect it to grow well in wet soil.

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        2020-07-12T13:18:27-04:00Replied to answer on July 12, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        If hemp doesn’t grow well in wet soil, how often should you water hemp plants?

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          2020-08-01T13:11:32-04:00Replied to answer on August 1, 2020 at 1:11 pm

          Hemp plants cannot survive, let alone thrive without water; but this is right, because if the soil or compost gets too wet, it prevents oxygen from getting to the roots, and this causes the plants to choke. The optimal amount of water will depend on the climate, the soil, the density of the plantation, and a few other factors. Good growers know what to do, and tailor the water to suit their situations.

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