What is ramie?
Q: What is ramie?
A: Ramie is a flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae, native to eastern Asia and used for fabric production.
Q: How tall does ramie grow?
A: Ramie is a herbaceous perennial growing to 1–2.5 m tall.
Q: How long has ramie been used as a fibre crop?
A: Ramie has been used for at least six thousand years as a fibre crop.
Q: How many times a year is ramie normally harvested?
A: Ramie is normally harvested two to three times a year.
Q: How many times per year can ramie be harvested under good growing conditions?
A: Under good growing conditions, ramie can be harvested up to six times per year.
Q: Does ramie require chemical processing to de-gum the fibre?
A: Yes, unlike other fibre crops, ramie needs chemical processing to de-gum the fibre.
Q: Where is ramie native to?
A: Ramie is native to eastern Asia.
