Hemp is Eco-friendly and Renewable, it is time we start talking about HEMP!
Industrial hemp (very low THC cannabis sativa) or hemp, for short, is an incredible natural resource. Hemp grows as a weed and is cultivated in many different climates and soils. This makes it one of the most versatile and diversified plants known to exist.
Hemp is cultivated with three main uses for the plants .
Fiber - For centuries the fiber has been used for paper, rope and cloth. Hemp fiber is extremely durable and makes great clothing (levi jeans originally made with hemp).
Seeds - High in protein and very healthy for humans. Hemp protein powder is a great example of hemp seeds in action.
Oil - Hemp oil has stood the test of time as a fuel for lamps and ingredients in soap. Today, hemp oil is used in cooking and can be made into fuel (biodiesel or hemp ethanol)
Hemp could have a positive impact in rural areas as well. Hemp has a relatively short growth cycle of 100-120 days, it is an efficient and economical crop for farmers to grow, however, industrial hemp cannot be commercially grown in the United States because it is erroneously confused with marijuana. This is leaving our farmers behind in this multi-billion dollar industry while countries like Canada have successfully introduced hemp farming.
The time is now for a change in how people view hemp and hemp products. Please spread the word about Hemp.com to your friends! Help people to understand that industrial hemp and marijuana are different breeds of Cannabis sativa. Industrial hemp will not get you high like its cousin marijuana.
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