Grain Industrial Hemp Varieties
Hemp is a valuable oilseed crop grown for its grain. It is historically dioecious (separate male & female plants). Hemp varieties have exhibited considerable differences in height, maturity and seed size. HGI Hemp grain varieties are bred specifically for a higher harvest index (high grain yield and larger seeds on shorter plants). Maturity ranges from 100 to about 115 days. A hemp bushel weighs 44 lbs.
CRS-1 and CFX-2 could also be used for fiber
Maturity Height ~155cm
Seed size – very large
Days to Maturity ~110+ days
high yielding
Seeding rate ~ 25-30/lbs/acre
Dual purpose for grain and fiber
CBD: .5-2.7%
Maturity Height ~140cm
Seed size – large
Days to Maturity ~103+ days
high yielding
Seeding rate ~ 25-30/lbs/acre
CBD: .5-2.5%
Fiber Industrial Hemp Varieties
Hemp, when grown for fiber has many potential applications, including textiles, construction materials and animal bedding.
Joey could also be used for grain.
- Monoecious Variety
- Time to flower: 55 – 70 Days
- Maturity height: 151 cm
- CBD content: 1-2%
- Dual -purpose food & fiber variety
- Seeding Rate: 25 lbs/ac for grain production, 35-40 lbs/ac for fiber/biomass production