ABSTRACT

A historical review of hemp shows that the rediscovered crop was originally cultivated in central Asia, India, and the Nile river valley. By the beginning of the Middle Ages, hemp was commonly as a narcotic in the area of Arabian Caliphate, i.e., in northern Africa and part of Asia. Throughout its history, hemp growth spread with nomadic tribes and nations. Hemp is an annual plant. It belongs to the family Cannabaceae and the genus Cannabis, with only one species of common hemp Cannabis sativa L. Fiber flax is usually produced as an early variety and oil flax as a winter variety. Soil for flax production must have a good drainage system: lighter sandy soil to clay soil with a pH between 5 and 7 is suitable. Due to poor nutrient uptake, nutrients must be available throughout the entire growing period.