Kénaf

Hibiscus cannabinus

Plante annuelle de la famille des Malvaceae, cultivée principalement pour ses fibres longues et résistantes. Originaire d’Afrique, tolère la chaleur et se sème directement au champ.

Full sunWater mediumAnnual2 months of harvest
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When to sow, plant and harvest

Temperate climate · mainland France
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Characteristics

General

Plant type
Companion plant
Life cycle
Annual
Growth habit
Bushy

Growing conditions

Nutrients
High
Soil type
Silty
Water needs
Medium
Exposure
Full sun
Hours of sun
6 h
Cold hardiness
Low
Heat tolerance
Good

Sowing and planting

Sowing method
Direct in open ground
Sowing depth
20 mm
Minimum temperature
18 °C
Propagation
Division