hemp-fibre
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From our crop reference
Hemp (Fibre) is a fibre crop, grown in the kharif season. Sow it in Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 100–120 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.5 (close to neutral) and 15–27°C. Plant at 30 × 10 cm, allowing 40–50 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 6–9 t stalk. Watch for grey mould, borer.
Growing Hemp (Fibre)6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Spacing depends on end use: for fibre 1.5–2.0 m between rows and 1.0–1.5 m within rows is common to allow machinery or manual access; for ornamental/plant sales you can go denser.
Harvesting for Fibre For the best quality fibre, harvest the plants at the 50% flowering stage, just before the seeds start to mature.
Spacing: for fibre crops, 1.5–2 m between plants in rows 1.5–2 m apart.
Planting layout, spacing and timing Spacing depends on purpose: Fibre production: 1.0–1.5 m between plants and rows to allow leaf growth and access for maintenance.
Spacing: Typical spacing is about 1.2–1.5 m between rows and 1–1.2 m within rows for sisal grown for fibre.
Spacing depends on purpose: for fibre 1.5–2 m between rows and 1–1.2 m within rows is common to allow machinery access and plant development.
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