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HEMP HEADACHES: Growing hemp for grain and fiber is seen by many as the future of hemp, but there are a lot of hurdles to jump, mainly on the production side. A study shows promise, but also big challenges with varieties, establishment and weed control.
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Hemp for cannabidiol production dominates hemp acreage in Pennsylvania, but how close is grain and fiber to becoming a big thing? If university research is any indication, it’s still got a long way to go.
“A lot of work needs to be done. We’re all patching things together as we go,” said Alyssa Collins, director of Penn State’s Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center, during a recent webinar on grain and fiber research in hemp.
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Youâve heard of topsoil and potting soil and maybe even seed-starting soil. Did you know there also are organic soil, vegan soil and soil blends just for hanging baskets or cannabis? Chances are some of the bags of soil in your garden shed are made in Lancaster County. Frey Group in Lancasterâs southern end makes soil and sends it throughout the East Coast and into the Midwest.
Itâs a family business that started with a metal shop, added a sawmill and started selling the leftover bark as mulch. Now the third generation is part of the team coming up with new soil blends.
Got garden troubles? Learn to become a discerning plant purchaser
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Posted Feb 04, 2021
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When it comes to picking plants, variety matters.
One big advantage veteran gardeners have over beginners is that they research and seek out the absolute best plant choices (varieties or “cultivars”), while rookies tend to buy whatever they find, figuring that a rose is a rose is a rose.
The truth is that all roses aren’t created equal – and neither is any other plant. right down to the specific type of grass blades in your lawn.
Genetic variances can make the difference between plants that thrive and ones that croak.
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