Here's a breakdown of hemp properties, focusing on its material, nutritional, and industrial value. Hemp is incredibly versatile—used in everything from food to textiles to construction.
1. Botanical Overview- Plant Name: Cannabis sativa (hemp variety)
- THC Content: Less than 0.3% (non-psychoactive)
- Grows Quickly: ~90–120 days to harvest
- Minimal Inputs: Needs little water, no pesticides
- Strong & Durable: Used for textiles, ropes, sails.
- Breathable: Natural fabric that's anti-bacterial and UV-resistant.
- Biodegradable: Eco-friendly alternative to synthetics.
- Made from hemp hurds and lime.
- Lightweight, fire-resistant, carbon-sequestering.
- Provides excellent insulation.
- Can be recycled more times than wood pulp paper.
- Grows faster than trees—more sustainable.
- Hemp can be used to create biodegradable plastics.
- Used in car parts, packaging, and more.
- High in protein (complete source with all 9 essential amino acids).
- Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (ideal 3:1 ratio).
- Packed with fiber, iron, magnesium, and vitamin E.
- Cold-pressed from seeds.
- Used in cooking, skin care, and supplements.
- Anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy.
- Soil Regeneration: Helps detoxify and restore soil.
- Carbon Sequestration: Absorbs CO₂ rapidly.
- Crop Rotation: Improves yields of other crops when used in rotation.