Hemp requires less water and can be cultivated in any part of the world. Another advantage of cultivating hemp is that it requires a moderate amount of fertilizer and no pesticides or herbicides. Also, the plant is completely frost resistant.
Here are a number of interesting facts about hemp which make it increasingly popular. Let’s discuss some of them in detail:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
A UPF fabric
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sunscreens are a part of our daily skin routine. That is because we want to protect ourselves from the UV rays of the sun. But did you know that our clothes also play an important role in keeping us safe from the UV rays? While our skin care products are just not enough to protect us from the UV rays we need to make sure we put on outfits that keep us safe from the harmful rays of the sun as well.Hemp is one such fabric that keeps you safe from the harmful rays of the sun. This is a well-known fact that hemp is a UPF fabric. Just how your skin care products are rated SPF, similarly, outfits are rated UPF as well. The thing about UPA fabrics is that it keeps the UVA and UVB rays away from your skin.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Comfortable fabric for all year round
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Can you guess a fabric that is wearable all throughout the year? Well if you haven’t let us say that to you. The one fabric which can be worn throughout the year is, surprisingly hemp.Hemp is super comfortable fabric. This is so because it is extremely porous in nature. Also, it helps to release heat in summers and keeps you cool, while it holds on to warmth in winters, thereby keeping you warm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Hemp – a better option for the production of paper
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Another surprising feature about hemp is that it can be used to make paper. The cellulose level of hemp is 3 times more than that of trees and provides 4 times more pulp than a regular tree. The papers made from health can also withstand more foldings.Using hemp to produce paper can also be considered a safe option for the environment as it produces fewer by-products than trees. Not just that it also requires fewer chemicals than trees need to produce paper. This makes the production of paper extremely eco-friendly. Also, they last longer than ordinary papers.
Several museums have writings, paintings, and scriptures on hemp papers which are hundreds of years old, and yet there is no sign of them turning yellow. This is so because hemp papers are non-acidic in nature.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Can be cropped anywhere
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]One of the most interesting facts about hemp is that it is one fabric that can grow anywhere and everywhere, be it the Sahara or Scandinavia, you can easily grow them on any path of the earth. Also, the plant roughly takes around 120 days to grow into a fully cultivated crop while trees can take as long as 10 years or more.This makes it an easy option for most farmers to grow hemp instead of any other crop. Although hemp can be grown anywhere, a moderately cool climate is preferred for its growth. This makes the US one of the most desirable countries for the growth of hemp. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Prevents infertility of soil
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Most crops are seasonal and need to be rotated on a regular basis. However, that’s not the case with hemp. Hemp can be cropped all throughout the year without having to worry about crop rotation. This plant does not take away the nutrients present in the soil instead it only keeps it fertile.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prevents soil erosion
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Hemp plants have roots that are as long as 12 feet in just a month’s time. This helps it in holding the topsoil and preventing it from flowing away. It holds onto the top and the middle layer of the soil and prevents soil erosion. While cotton and other plants cannot prevent the erosion of soil hemp does that successfully to a great extent. Thus, cropping hemp is a great option even in terms of soil preservation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Health is extremely efficient
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Another fact about the plant hemp is that it is extremely efficient and can be used for several purposes by human beings. The leaves, stalk, stem, seeds, flowers, pollen, and resin can be used by us. Some other popular uses of hemp are char, charcoal, methane as well as other inflammable gases. The gases released from hemp can be used to provide electricity or replace other forms of gases.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hemp a healer
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Hemp also has amazing healing powers it can treat problems related to blindness and glaucoma. The reason behind it is that it reduces the intraocular pressure which is the reason behind such problems. Also being extremely similar to marijuana it can reduce problems like anorexia, insomnia, arthritis, migraine, etc. It can also be used to nullify the symptoms of AIDS and can be used to treat nausea that follows after chemotherapy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Helpful for your diet
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Hemp is extremely fulfilling when it comes to the diet and a great source of protein. This is so because it provides you with all the necessary amino acids as well as essential fatty acids. It is also great for your blood pressure and cholesterol as it keeps them in place. Apart from that hemp also has moisturizing elements which keep your skin and hair healthy[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hemp as a delicacy
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Hemp seeds can be ground with flour to make bread, cookies, and other delicacies. Not just that, is it good for your health and also adds to the taste. Hemp seeds are extremely nutritious and can be pressed into soybeans.Another fun fact about hemp seeds is that the porridge you hear of in folktales was prepared from them. Apart from that they are also widely eaten by birds.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Hemp is extremely versatile
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]By now you must be knowing that hemp can be used for several purposes from clothing to accessories, from shoes to home decor. Hemp can be perfect for any occasion. Also, they are extremely easy to maintain and do not require much effort. This is another reason why hemp products are getting increasingly popular in the market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hemp as a biofuel
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Hemp is also capable of providing fuel as one of its by-products. Hemp stalks and seeds stock oil which can be used as an alternative to diesel and petroleum. This would reduce pollution to a great extent and would help us get an eco-friendly solution for our cars, buses and other industrial purposes.With every passing day, hemp is getting increasingly popular as more and more people are getting to know about its benefits. They are cost-effective, eco-friendly, versatile, and require little effort. They are so much more than just a plant. That time is not for when hemp will be the next big thing in the market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
