Hemp harvesting method and apparatus

Abstract

A method for harvesting hemp, including first identifying a hemp stripper machine including a frame having a front side, an oppositely disposed ejection side, and an access side extending therebetween; a roller drum assembly rotatably mounted within the frame and further comprising a weighted cylindrical drum; and a plurality of elongated brush heads operationally connected to the weighted cylindrical drum; wherein the brush heads are staggered about the drum; a pivotable cradle table extending from the front side; an access opening on the front side for feeding hemp through to the roller drum assembly; a motor operationally connected to the roller drum assembly; and an ejection port on the ejection side, positioned to receive harvested hemp from the roller drum assembly, then energizing the motor, guiding a hemp plant portion through the access opening and into the roller drum assembly, removing seeds and leaves from the hemp plant portion, expelling hemp seeds and leaves through the ejection port, and collecting hemp seeds and leaves as expelled through the ejection port;

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