4.3 Seedbed preparation

Hemp seed is fine in shape and carries little energy. Therefore, it needs to sprout quickly and uninhibited. This requires a fine top layer for good soil contact to germinate well. Also, the soil should not be compacted. You can compare hemp seedbed preparation to the one used for beet. The structure should not be too coarse, but not too fine either in order to avoid wind erosion of fine sand. It is difficult to give general advice on this; it is advisable to consult with the cultivation supervisor to adapt preparation to local conditions.

A nice even seedbed also ensures regular emergence, ultimately leading to an even product quality during processing.

Because of its sensitivity to soil structure, good seedbed preparation is crucial.

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Seedbed preparation with rotor harrow. Photo HempFlax.