Hemp
Cannabis sativa · Cannabis · Hemp family
Also known as: Cannabis · Marijuana · Marihuana · True Hemp · Industrial Hemp
Easy100–400cmNot pet-safeEdible
Hemp care at a glance
Hemp (Cannabis sativa) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–25 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–25 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Hemp
Common pests on Hemp include Spider mites. Also possible: Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips and Fungus gnats. Common diseases include Powdery mildew and Grey mould. Also possible: Root rot. Hemp is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly flowers and leaves are toxic, while seeds can be eaten.
Pest
- Spider mites High
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
- Thrips Low
- Fungus gnats Low
Disease
- Powdery mildew High
- Grey mould High
- Root rot Medium
Toxicity
- THC (psychoactive & toxic to pets) High
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Hemp
- Which pests affect Hemp?
- Common pests on Hemp include Spider mites. Also possible: Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips and Fungus gnats.
- Which diseases affect Hemp?
- Common diseases include Powdery mildew and Grey mould. Also possible: Root rot.
- Is Hemp toxic to cats and dogs?
- Hemp is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly flowers and leaves are toxic, while seeds can be eaten.
- How much water does Hemp need?
- Hemp has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Hemp need?
- Hemp prefers to grow in full sun. Around 8 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Hemp frost-hardy?
- Hemp is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 0 °C.
- Can you eat Hemp?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: seeds. Other parts (flowers and leaves) are toxic, though.