Strip-till is the best option for minimal soil tillage technology for hemp — opinion

Classical soil tillage and strip-till are optimal choices for growing industrial hemp. This is stated in the article "Growing Industrial Hemp: A Super-Profit Crop Slowly Returning to the Ukrainian Field" on SuperAgronom.com. It is noted that the cultivation of industrial hemp begins with autumn plowing to a depth of 20-28 cm. Hemp is very sensitive to compaction in the upper 10-20 cm. This is the main reason why soil tillage is applied. It is especially recommended to plow after crops with a large amount of massive post-harvest residues such as corn. The next operation after plowing will be harrowing with a trailed harrow in the spring to preserve moisture in the early stages of plant development. After all, in hemp cultivation, it is important to accumulate and preserve moisture until the first 5-6 leaves appear. Join us on Telegram As an alternative to plowing, deep loosening at 25-35 cm using a chisel unit can be carried out. Chisel tillage removes the plow sole, improves water ...