Yield Expectations

Hemp grain yields over the years have been variable. Yields have been reported from 100 to 1,100 pounds per acre. New growers should expect 300-400 lbs/acre grain yield (clean, dry basis), while with experience the potential of current varieties could be in excess of 600 lbs/acre (clean, dry basis).

Limited grain yield testing has been done as reported in Table 8.

Fibre Yields

Hemp will be harvested as a fibre only crop or a dual grain and fibre crop. In a dual-purpose scenario, stalk yield should be in the .75 to 1.5 tonnes/acre range.

In crops grown and managed solely as fibre crops, average yields of 3 tonnes/acre are expected with a range from 1 to 6 tonnes per acre. Moisture content at time of harvest will be about 40% and will need to dry down to 12 to 14% for baling and storage.