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After weeks and weeks of drought we finally got a soaking rain–what a relief! It was only 1 -1/2″ but that’s a lot more than we’ve had in a long time. The plants were very happy. I’ve been irrigating during the drought but there’s no substitute for a nice steady rainfall. The brook is no…
One month ago today I wrote a post about irrigating hemp and how we were entering a drought. Unfortunately things have only gotten dryer since then (our last shot of 1″+ rain was that week). So let’s talk about how to manage hemp in a drought. Is Hemp a Thirsty Crop or Not? If you…
Preparation time: 5 minutes Servings: 4 10 oz. servings Ingredients Here’s a quick, easy, delicious smoothie you can make that’s packed full of anti-inflammatory compounds. It’s a great way to start your day in the morning, makes a terrific dessert after supper, or works well as an energizing snack. Berries are among nature’s most powerful…
Hardy as hemp is, these resilient plants still require a regular supply of water to stay strong and healthy. Ideally Mother Nature takes care of this need by delivering a good soaking rain every week or so but as any farmer knows that’s never a given. Here in Maine right now things are definitely getting…
Ed answers one of the most common questions: what exactly is the difference between hemp and marijuana? It really comes down to a legal distinction based on the percentage of THC in the harvested flowers. Watch and learn more.
It’s been a relatively cool June here by the Maine coast this year but I have a feeling that’s all about to change as we rush headlong into July next weekend. The hemp is settled into the ground, getting its roots established in preparation for the tremendous amount of growth a healthy outdoor hemp plant…
What does it mean to grow hemp organically and why does it matter? Join Ed out in the hemp field as he explains about raising hemp organically and why this benefits everyone.
Join Ed out in the hemp field near harvest time to meet a Cherry Wine hemp plant sungrown organically outdoors on our Maine farm. This renowned strain is famous for its high CBD content and a spicy, earthy aroma. The flower we harvest from these hardy plants is rich in terpenes and cannabinoids (THC content…
After beginning their lives in small seedling trays, the young seedlings are up-potted into 1g nursery pots around week 2 or 3, then spent another 4-5 weeks growing through the month of May. We like to keep them outdoors in the open air as opposed to inside under lights or in a greenhouse–much healthier for…
One of the most exciting seasons of the year is springtime, when we germinate the hemp seeds and begin a new growing cycle. It always seems like magic when you put those tiny little seeds (not much bigger than a large peppercorn!) into some damp soil and a few days later a little green shoot…
