Hemp is an
annual, herbaceous crop. It grows in almost any climate and on a wide range of
soil that most other plants would not survive. The roots of the hemp plant
strengthen the soil which prevents erosion, unlike food crops. Hemp grows
best on land that produces high yields of corn. (Most
corn is genetically engineered (GMOs) patented by Monsanto who also manufacture
pesticides, etc. These chemicals and GMOs are not good for human consumption or
the planet)
Farmers use hemp as a
natural insect repellent, so the use of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides
and pesticides are unnecessary. Hemp is strong enough to ward off the few pests
which are attracted to it. (Unnatural farming methods presently are economically and
environmentally unsustainable). The soil has
to be well drained (no high water
requirement) and rich in nitrogen and non-acidic. When the growing cycle is
complete, the leaves which contain valuable nutrients fall off and return back
to the soil, making it a great plant for crop rotation. Hemp plants grow so close
together, they simply choke out weeds by cutting them off from sunlight making
the field weed- free for the next cash crop.
Hemp’s bast
fibers are similar to other bast fibers like flax, kenaf, jute and ramie. Hemp
surpasses all natural fibers in length, around 25 ft. and strength with the
most durability, absorbency, anti-mildew and antimicrobial properties.
Hemp grows
with more efficiency and speed than any other plant except bamboo. Hemp can
grow 6 ft. in about 2 weeks and grows from seed to maturity in 4-5 months.
Hemp is one of the best plants for us and our environment.
