What is Hemp?

Industrial Hemp is an ancient crop that is made of strong fibres, four to six times stronger than cotton! It is a distinct variety of the plant species "Cannabis Sativa L." and is often confused with marijuana because of the similar leaf shape. Hemp contains virtually no THC (delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol), the active ingredient in marijuana. Marijuana typically contains between 3 and 20% THC, while industrial hemp must contain no more than 0.3% to be legally cultivated in Canada.

Here are just a few reasons why hemp is the material of choice at AnaYoga:

• Hemp requires no pesticides to aid in its growth, as it is naturally pest resistant.
• Hemp requires no herbicides because it is grown so densely that it smothers out other plants.
• Hemp requires little or no fertilizer.
• Hemp is a renewable resource.
• Hemp’s strong roots help control erosion, and it needs very little water to grow.
• One acre of hemp produces as much fibre as 4 acres of trees.
• Hemp grows to maturity in 100 days (versus trees which can take up to 100 years).
• The natural look of hemp is so great that no bleaching is required. It is lightweight, long-wearing, easy to clean and breathable.

Special thanks to Hemp & Company for some of the above information.