Mona 16 - Monoecious - Certified Hemp Seeds

WHY CHOOSE MONA 16

✓Early cycle 120-130 days- Ideal for medium-short seasons and Northern-Central Europe

✓Seed yields above 800-1,200 kg/ha- Developed specifically for food seed production

✓Height contained 1.5-2m- Simplified management and easy collection

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Genotype:Monoecious

Origin:France

Certification:EU certified seed

Main purpose:Food seed (secondary fiber)

Distinguishing feature:Developed specifically for seed production. Early cycle (120-130 days) and moderate height (1.5-2 m).

AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Climate adaptability:Northern and Central Europe

Vegetative cycle:120-130 days

Plant height:1.5 - 2.0 meters

Flowering:August

Recommended sowing density:40-60 kg/ha (seed), 60-80 kg/ha (fibre)

EXPECTED AVERAGE YIELD

Food seed yield:800-1,200 kg/ha

Round bale yield:6-8 tons/ha

Inflorescence biomass yield:600-1,000 kg/ha

Yields depend on the cultivation techniques and harvesting method used.

CANNABINOIDS

THC:≤ 0.2%

CBD:2-3%

CBD can vary based on chemical-physical, genetic, and environmental factors.

Booking period:November - March
Purchases outside of the distribution campaign: +10% on the price

The seed, if stored in a cool, dry place, retains its germination potential for the following year.

✓ Variety included in theEU Common Register
✓ Complies with EU Regulation 1307/2013 and 639/2014
✓ Seed quality certification
✓ Complete batch traceability
✓ Guaranteed germination
✓ THC ≤ 0.2% (in compliance with the law)

FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Is Mona 16 suitable for my climate?
  Yes, Mona 16 is suitable for Northern and Central Europe. Its early cycle of 120-130 days and its short height of 1.5-2 m make it ideal for temperate climates and areas with medium-short seasons. It's excellent for Northern Italy and areas with short summers.
• What is the difference between Mona 16 and Earlina 8?
  Mon 16:Characteristics very similar to Earlina 8 (120-130 day cycle, 1.5-2m height, seed yield 800-1,200 kg/ha, Northern-Central Europe).Earlina 8:Equivalent performance. Both excellent for early-season seed production. Choose based on availability or French genetic preference.
• Is Mona 16 suitable for food seed production?
  Yes, it's excellent. Specifically developed for food seed, yielding 800-1,200 kg/ha. Ideal seeds for oil, meal, hulled seeds, and animal feed. Uniform ripening (monoecious) facilitates mechanical harvesting.
• Can I also produce fiber with Mona 16?
  Yes, Mona 16 produces satisfactory quantities of round bales (6-8 tons/ha), but it is not the primary purpose. Its limited height (1.5-2 m) limits fiber production compared to dedicated varieties. Optimize for seed (primary purpose) or choose taller varieties if fiber is a priority.
• What are the benefits of an early cycle of 120-130 days?
  A short cycle allows for early harvest (avoiding early autumn frosts), adaptability to shorter seasons, less exposure to prolonged summer stress, and the possibility of successive crops in the same season. Ideal for Northern Italy and areas with limited summers.
• What are the realistic yields under normal conditions?
  Average yields: Seed 900-1,000 kg/ha, Round bales 6-7 tons/ha, Biomass 700-800 kg/ha. Maximum yields (optimal conditions): Seed 1,200 kg/ha, Round bales 8 tons/ha, Biomass 1,000 kg/ha.
• Can I legally grow Mona 16?
  Yes, an EU-certified variety legal for cultivation in Italy (Law 242/2016). Requirements: purchase from authorized retailers, keep the tag and invoice (5 years), THC ≤ 0.2%. Reporting to law enforcement is optional but recommended.
• What is the difference between seeds from dioecious, monoecious, and feminized varieties?
  Dioecious:Separate plants, ideal for fiber.Monoecious:Flowers on the same plant, excellent for seed, uniform ripening.Feminized:Females only, maximum CBD yield. Choose monoecious strains like Mona 16 for priority seed production.
• How do you sow Mona 16 and with what equipment?
  Sowing: April-May, depth 2-4 cm, row spacing 15-25 cm (seed) or 40-70 cm (fiber). Equipment: Cereal seeder. Soil preparation: plowing + harrowing + rolling. Density 40-60 kg/ha to optimize seed production.

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