Impact of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) variety on the seed and stem yield, biochemical characteristics of the inflorescences and nutritional quality of seeds

Marko Flajšman, Anita Kušar, Helena Abramovič, Jerneja Jakopič, Darja Kocjan Ačko and Barbara Čeh
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Marko Flajšman: Department of Agronomy, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Anita Kušar: Institute of Nutrition, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Helena Abramovič: Department of Food Science, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Jerneja Jakopič: Department of Agronomy, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Darja Kocjan Ačko: Department of Agronomy, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Barbara Čeh: Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing, Žalec, Slovenia

Plant, Soil and Environment, 2026, vol. 72, issue 2, 122-137

Abstract: Hemp is becoming increasingly popular, and many new varieties are coming onto the market to meet the requirements of different industries. In this study, the seed and stem yield, seed nutritional properties and the biochemical characteristics of the inflorescences of seven European varieties (Fedora 17, Futura 75, KC Dóra, Monoica, Santhica 27, Tiborszallasi, USO 31) were investigated in a 3-year field trial. Futura 75 and Tiborszallasi stand out as varieties with the highest potential in the conditions of the experiment (humid continental climate with oceanic influences, heavy soil). Futura 75 achieved the highest seed yield (505 kg/ha dry matter), stem yield (8 036 kg/ha fresh matter), protein yield (140 kg/ha) and oil yield (181 kg/ha). There were no differences in protein content (average 21.0%) among varieties. The total unsaturated fatty acid content was as high as 87.6% at Tiborszallasi. The best ratio between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids was 3:1 in Tiborszallasi, which had also the highest oil content (30.2%), the highest total phenolic content (2.8 mg caffeic acid (CA)/g) and the best antioxidant potential (6.69 EC50 DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) mg/L). Most varieties had higher cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol contents in the inflorescence at seed maturity (from 0.22 to 3.3 for cannabidiol (CBD) and from 0.00 to 0.32 for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)) compared to full flowering (from 0.17 to 4.33 for CBD and from 0.00 to 0.52 for THC, on average 2.64% for CBD and 0.19% for THC), presenting an opportunity for dual-purpose use.

Keywords: agronomic performance; varietal comparison; phytochemical profiling; fatty acid composition; antioxidant capacity; cannabinoid profile (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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