A number of companies provided contracts for hemp grain production in 1998 and 1999. Some contractors were paying premiums for grain produced under certified organic conditions. Table of Contents Adaptation Hemp does well in a variety of soil types, but does not tolerate drought, flooding, saturated or saline soils. It is tolerant of light spring frosts. Production to date indicates hemp is best suited to areas with moderate rainfall and good soil fertility.
Further testing is required to determine the area of Saskatchewan best suited to hemp production.
Maturity varies from 110 to 150 days depending on variety and date of seeding. Crops seeded in early spring may produce taller stalks and higher yields, but will not flower or mature much earlier than later seeded crops. Hemp should not be seeded after June 15. Table of Contents Rotational Considerations Hemp is a broadleaf oilseed and fibre crop. It is susceptible to similar disease and insect pests as other oilseed crops, such as canola, and should be grown in rotation with cereal and forage crops.