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Growing Hemp in Southern Australia — The Good Country Hemp Way

At Good Country Hemp, we believe great food starts with where it’s grown.

Southern Australia provides the right balance of climate, soils, water, and farming expertise to grow high-quality hemp responsibly and close to home. It’s why we choose to grow locally — and why that choice shows up in the food we produce.

The Right Soils for Strong Crops

Hemp performs best in well-drained, fertile soils, and Southern Australia offers a diverse mix ideally suited to the crop.

At Good Country Hemp, we work with growers farming:

  • Loam and sandy loam soils that support rapid early growth and strong root development
  • Alluvial soils in established irrigation regions
  • Carefully managed clay loams, where structure and compaction are well controlled

Hemp prefers soils with good organic matter, balanced nutrients, and a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Its deep root system helps improve soil structure and makes hemp a valuable crop within sustainable rotations.

Water Use: Efficient and Considered

In Australian agriculture, water matters — and hemp is a crop that rewards good water management.

Our hemp is grown using a combination of:

  • Managed irrigation systems
  • Seasonal rainfall during establishment
  • Low-salinity water sources that support healthy plant development

Because hemp grows quickly and forms a dense canopy early, it shades the soil, reduces evaporation, and makes efficient use of available moisture. When managed correctly, hemp delivers reliable yields without excessive water demand.

Choosing the Right Varieties

Modern hemp farming relies on carefully selected genetics. At Good Country Hemp, we focus on varieties suited to food production and consistent quality.

Monoecious varieties

  • Carry both male and female flowers on the same plant
  • Mature uniformly across the field
  • Are well suited to grain and food-grade production
  • Support efficient, mechanised harvesting

Dioecious varieties

  • Have separate male and female plants
  • Can offer high yields under specific conditions
  • Require more complex crop management

For food production, monoecious varieties are our preferred choice, delivering consistency, predictability, and reliable quality from paddock to harvest.

Fast Growing, Short Season

Hemp is one of the most efficient crops we grow.

  • Establishes rapidly
  • Grows vigorously through early stages
  • Reaches maturity in around 100 days

This short growing cycle allows hemp to fit neatly into Southern Australian farming systems, reduces long-term weather risk, and makes full use of the growing season.

Grown Locally, With Fewer Road Miles

Keeping production close to home is a deliberate choice.

By growing hemp locally in Southern Australia, we reduce transport distances, lower emissions, and maintain closer relationships between growers, processors, and customers.

Fewer road miles mean:

  • Fresher raw ingredients
  • Greater transparency
  • Stronger regional economies

It’s a simpler, more responsible way to produce food.

Why Southern Australia Works for Hemp

Southern Australia brings together everything hemp needs to thrive:

  • Suitable, well-managed soils
  • Reliable water systems
  • Experienced farmers
  • A climate that supports fast, even maturity

When these factors come together, the result is hemp grown with care — and food you can trust.

From Paddock to Pantry

At Good Country Hemp, our approach is straightforward: grow well, grow locally, and handle our food with respect.

By choosing Southern Australia as our home for hemp farming, we’re investing in quality, sustainability, and a food system built on good country values — from the paddock, all the way to your pantry.