Hemp (Cannabis sativa)

Family: Cannabidaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Cannabis sativa is a ANNUAL growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower in July. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in essential fatty acids, is obtained from the seed. — Seed - raw or cooked.; It can be parched and eaten as a condiment or made into cakes and fried.; The seed is quite tasty, but it is very difficult to separate from the husk.; We have tried grinding the seed, husk and all, and eating it this way, but it does then have a very gritty texture.

Habitat & North American Range

Fluvial deposits on crags and stony slopes. It is occasionally found as a casual on waste ground in Britain. It is especially found as a weed of nitrogen-rich soils near human habitations. (Zone 8)