By Matthew Otten, Oregon CBD Research Chemistry Lab DirectorIt’s that time of year when we receive messages from customers about lab results. We love to celebrate successes and are here to help troubleshoot less than successes. We are regularly dis...
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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...
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 –...
Consistently walking your rows becomes a necessary chore as your field's flowers begin to take form in late July. This process allows you to develop strong relationship with your plants and identify male phenotypes early on. It’s especially im...
With the hemp harvest complete at the farm, it's time to switch gears to prepping our fields for winter. After removing mulch and irrigation lines, we take soil samples from across our fields for analysis. From there we can decide if we need to adjus...
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...
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....
As the flowers begin to take shape across your hemp fields it’s a good time to plan for pre-harvest compliance tests. If you are growing any of our CBD varieties, timing is imperative. If you are growing our CBG varieties, you are free to wait unti...
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