What is hemp?

What kind of crop is hemp

Hemp is one of the ancient crops in my country. Because its seeds can be used to satisfy hunger, it is also listed as one of the five cereals. It is a grain crop. Although it has withdrawn from the field of staple food, it is still used in the autumn sacrifice ceremony.

Hemp is hemp seeds, which is also a kind of agricultural crop. Its shape is a bit similar to sesame. It is cultivated in most parts of my country. Common producing areas include Shaanxi, Gansu, Shanxi, Hebei, Inner Mongolia and other places. As a food, it is suitable for all ages.

What is hemp?

Hemp is a plant belonging to the dicotyledons, Urticaceae, and Artemisia genus. It is a perennial herb. It does not refer to a single plant name, but a general term for a class of plants. Common ones include sisal, flax, ramie, abaca, castor, ramie, hemp, jute, and many others.

The appearance and characteristics of hemp

Hemp is a herbaceous plant with luxuriant root system and lignified stem, which can grow up to about one meter in height. The inflorescence is conical and the petals are obovate-lanceolate in color, with various colors such as white and light brown. After flowering, fruits are produced, which are capsules with flat oval seeds. The fruits mature between July and October each year.