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Hemp
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameCannabis sativa L.

“Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae that is widely accepted as being indigenous to and originating from the continent of Asia.” — Cannabis - Wikipedia and 2 more

FamilyCannabaceae

“Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae that is widely accepted as being indigenous to and originating from the continent of Asia.” — Cannabis - Wikipedia and 1 more

Typeannual

“Sunn hemp is a summer-seeded warm-season annual legume” — Sunn Hemp - Plant Cover Crops and 3 more

Days to germination3–7 days

“Days to germination: 3-7” — Sunn Hemp - Plant Cover Crops

Light18/6 photoperiod with high blue spectrum (400–500 nm) during vegetative growth; 12/12 at the right moment to trigger flowering

“During vegetative growth (Weeks 1–4), it thrives under 18 hours of light and 6 hours of darkness (18/6 photoperiod) with high blue spectrum (400–500 nm) to promote tight internodes and leafy biomass” — Indoor Hemp Growing Guide: Science-Backed Steps and 1 more

Waterwell-aerated, slightly acidic conditions

“Hemp prefers well-aerated, slightly acidic conditions” — Indoor Hemp Growing Guide: Science-Backed Steps and 1 more

Soil pH5.9–6.6

“Hemp prefers well-aerated, slightly acidic conditions—pH 5.8–6.2 in soil, 5.5–6.0 in hydroponics” — Indoor Hemp Growing Guide: Science-Backed Steps and 1 more

Height126 in

“Rapid growth; can reach 6 feet tall in 60 days” — Sunn Hemp - Plant Cover Crops and 1 more

Propagationseed

“seed” — Hemp vs. Marijuana: What's the Difference? and 1 more

Edible partsleaves

“Cannabis also has long been used for fibre, seeds and their oils, leaves for use as vegetables, and juice.” — Cannabis - Wikipedia and 2 more

Toxicitynot toxic

“Hemp is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs.” — Hemp Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

IndoorsGenetic stability, stress mitigation, and third-party lab testing at harvest

“Genetic drift under indoor stress—especially heat spikes or inconsistent photoperiods—can push compliant cultivars over the 0.3% line” — Indoor Hemp Growing Guide: Science-Backed Steps

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