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Hemp (Cannabis sativa ssp. sativa) is discussed and examined as a plant. The description briefly covers the systematics, history, and origin of hemp. The focus is on the botany of hemp and its cultivation as a summer crop and as a second crop, considering its role as a preceding crop integrated into crop rotations, as well as its sowing, nutrient supply, care, and use. The annual hemp plant thrives in six months and can reach a height of up to four meters. Additionally, it is versatile in its applications. Parts of the hemp plant—from the stem to the flower head and seeds—can be utilized. Notably, the cultivation of hemp requires little effort.