DoaneX: Principles of Hemp Cultivation

By the end of the course learners will:

• Differentiate hemp cultivation practices according to primary harvestable product (flower, seed, fiber, etc.)
• Design a soil and nutrient management plan that includes site selection, necessary soil amendments, and fertilizer use required for optimal hemp production
• Assess why light, water, and air are important considerations in the growing environment
• Design a hemp propagation and monitoring plan for indoor or outdoor production
• Identify common pests (insects, weeds, fungi, disease) combating hemp production
• Design an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for hemp cultivation that includes biological, mechanical, cultural, and chemical controls
• Design a harvesting and storing plan for hemp cultivation
• Explain how growers can adapt decision making according to changes in infrastructure, consumer demand, legislation, and technology innovations