Overview

Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa is a plant with a erect annual herb habit in the genus Cannabis, part of the Cannabaceae family, with palmate leaves with 5-9 lanceolate leaflets foliage. Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hemp production, medicinal use and ornamental.

About

Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa is an erect annual herb belonging to the genus Cannabis in the Cannabaceae family. It features palmate leaves composed of 5-9 lanceolate leaflets. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and moderately moist. Suitable for cultivation in the UK with an H5 hardiness rating, it is propagated by seed and is of interest during spring and summer. It is commonly used for hemp production, medicinal purposes, and as an ornamental plant.

About the genus

Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae that is widely accepted as being indigenous to and originating from the continent of Asia. However, the number of species is disputed, with as many as three species being recognized: Cannabis sativa, C. indica, and C.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cannabis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moderate

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Erect annual herb

Foliage

Palmate leaves with 5-9 lanceolate leaflets

Suggested uses

Hemp production, medicinal use, ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Moderate

Disease resistance

Moderate

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