Title:
Different Sowing Dates in Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) Cultivation for Sustainable Agricultural Management
Author(s):
Cordero, M., Parralejo, A.I., Royano, L., González, J.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
Climate change and ecosystem degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the rest of the world. Current agriculture is directly influencing climate change and the degradation of agricultural soils through the continued use of chemicals and a lack of crop rotation. The cultivation of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has aroused interest in certain agricultural and industrial sector in recent years thanks to the European Union´s trend towards the use of plant fibers, as well as being presented as an alternative to traditional crops in certain agricultural areas. For the study, an experimental design of 12 square meter divided plots was carried out with 4 repetitions for each of the four varieties under study. This design was carried out for each of the three different sowing dates (April – May – June 2024). The results obtained show a clear trend toward higher biomass yields, stem height, stem diameter, and fiber content in early sowing compared to late sowing, with no significant differences between the different varieties of industrial hemp.
Keywords:
climate change, industry, fibre
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Sustainable integrated agricultural management practices
Event:
33rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1DV.4.1
Pages:
197 - 202
ISBN:
978-88-89407-25-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/33rdEUBCE2025-1DV.4.1
Price:
FREE
