where can i buy non photodependent hemp seed for an indutrial proyect in the tropics?
For the most part, the Hemp plant is a short day plant which means the decreasing and short days will stimulatethat prompt flowering.,
In Siberia they identified a photoperiod independent variety which grows and flowers based on length of time and not photoperiod
When determining the varieties which work for tropics a variety trial would be in order. .
Basically, in tropics one need a late flowering genetic variety. You may need an autoflower that is day neutral variety that gives a better chance of succeeding. Generally, Kenaf is good for fiber in lower latitudes places.
Hemp prefers a mild climate, humid atmosphere and rainfall of at least 635 to 1000mm per annum. If your area has such type of climate then you can grow hemp.
Hopefully this helps you
There are varieties in Australia that flower down to at least 15 degrees latitude. These are from collections in the Northern hemisphere. Two organisations I know of have these as breeding lines. I think also 2 varieties may have been granted PBR.
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