Hemp is typically planted in March and May in northern climes, or between September and November below the Equator. Industrial hemp contains a mere 0.3 percent of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the substance responsible for the buzz when smoking weed. PhotoAlso unlike pot, you can’t grow hemp in an indoor hydroponics setup; the plant’s deep roots need to spread, so outdoor cultivation is required. As hemp taps water underground, its long roots circulate air, which improves soil quality — another boon for farmers looking to rotate crops. Hemp was rediscovered in the 1980s across Europe, where cultivation is legal, and France has became the European Union’s largest hemp producer.

Source: New York Times January 29, 2018 19:30 UTC