The field - beginngings

I am going to grow three crops, in three different locations, using different varieties and different methods.

The most exciting of these trials will be in the grounds of the Hemp Farm. The land size will be approximately 8 acres (of a 20 acre plot) and the land has been fallow for about 20 years. Close to the ocean, the soil looks sandy and until recently was covered in two very strong grasses.

The farmer suggested, rather than slash the grass to bring in the neighbouring cows. 4 weeks later, they had eaten the grass down very low.

The plan was to come and plough the land. However, at first try we recognised the grass was still too high and required either slashing, disc cutting or mowing. We slashed a small part and will try another method today.