Greenhouses rule Using a greenhouse is the most reliable method of germinating hemp seeds for outdoor production. Temperature, humidity, and soil moisture levels are much easier to regulate, and supplemental lighting can be added to lengthen day...
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Preparing your field should be based around your particular conditions. Many fields that have not been worked for quite some time may require a deep plowing to begin, then subsequent disking and harrowing to smooth out the rest of the field. The end ...
After 5 years of R&D field trials and a few years of full-on production, we've learned a few things about field preparations. Take a few lessons from co-owner Eric Crawford on how to get your fields in tip-top shape before you plant. Subscri...
One of the most unique aspects of our varieties are their early finishing times. If plants reach their sexual maturity by mid-July (northern hemisphere), they will be ready to harvest by mid-September. This groundbreaking advancement allows for canna...
Between broken pipes, seized pumps, and clogged lines, it can seem like a full-time job just to keep the water flowing on your hemp fields. And with the infinite amount of soil types and weather patterns out there, there is absolutely no 'one size fi...
We don't. While it can be tempting to top your plants, we don’t recommend it. It is a tough job for roots to hold up a plant loaded with colas, and topping to produce more “tops” may only cause the plant to topple. Not to mention the time ...
As we say at the farm, the best fertilizer seems to be a farmer's footsteps in the field. That said, everyone wants to give their plants the best in order to thrive. As with all aspects of hemp farming, there is no exact formula for all to follow –...
By Andrea GarfinkelWith our molecular marker-assisted breeding program in full force, we're having to call in robot reinforcements to help us keep up! Don't worry, the robot hasn't replaced any of our scientists. Our moves towards automation ju...
We brought the first pure CBD autos to market in 2017 and conducted large scale trials in 2018 to test the impact of a number of different variables affecting their growth and field production success. The biggest plant in the 2018 trials was a...
With the release of CBG-rich hemp cultivars come a few changes to the way farmers approach when and how to harvest, dry, and extract their plant material. If you are growing varieties such as our White CBG, Stem Cell CBG, or Sour G CBG, here are some...
It's been exciting watching our triploid field trials this summer grown side by side with their diploid counterparts. Above is Stem Cell CBG, and as you can see the triploid specimens are far outproducing their diploid neighbors. We can't wait until ...
We have been committed to traditional breeding practices from day 1, but it is deeply meaningful to our entire team to be the first Non-GMO Project verified hemp seed supplier in the US. You can find certificates for our varieties on our compliance p...
Above - Mel Beard inspects walls of drying flower at 4 Letter Farm's Facility in the Klamath Basin, ORHarvest season is coming on fast, but are you ready? Long days, late nights, and lots of work - but the moment you've been growing for is here....
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