As eco-friendly living becomes more popular, farmers and gardeners are turning to sustainable materials like Hemp Hurd (shiv), the woody core of the industrial hemp plant. Hurd is highly absorbent, biodegradable, and a natural weed suppresser making it perfect for garden mulch, compost, and soil mixtures.
Discover 5 reasons why you should be using Hemp Hurd mulch and how it can transform your garden from the ground up.
A layer of Hemp Hurd mulch can help kill and control weeds by creating a barrier that blocks the sun from the soil. And unlike synthetic sprays, Hemp Hurd contains zero chemicals and is safe for humans and animals. Hurd is naturally biodegradable which means no residue will be left behind and it gives back to the soil rather than stripping it of its nutrients. Choosing Hemp Hurd mulch will not only keep your gardening looking clean, but the soil underneath it healthy!
The industrial hemp plant itself is a renewable resource and carbon sequester. It has a short growing cycle and uses less water than traditional crops. Here at Green Fox, we grow our own industrial hemp and process it in our zero-waste facility minutes away from our hemp fields. Not only is our Hemp Hurd eco-friendly and zero-waste, it’s also biodegradable! So, as it slowly decomposes, it gives organic matter back to the soil and aids in reducing emissions. Hemp Hurd isn’t just healthy for your garden, it’s healthy for the planet!
The fibers found in Hemp Hurd help to naturally loosen outdoor and indoor soil, improving structure and drainage. The airy environment created boosts root growth and helps prevent waterlogging, especially for indoor potted plants. Your plant's roots also support the microorganisms living in the soil. And because hemp is a carbon sequester, Hemp Hurd harnesses greenhouse gases and puts them back into the ground.
Hemp Hurd is highly absorbent and can help maintain consistent moisture levels in compost piles and gardens. This helps farmers and gardeners conserve water resources while also helping their plants thrive.
For indoor plants, this can lengthen watering cycles and help keep the soil from drying out. Outdoors, Hemp Hurd can help your soil stay stable during droughts and dry spells.
Whether you’re looking to kill weeds, use eco-friendly mulch, add biomass to your compost, or create better indoor potting soil, Hemp Hurd is your all-in-one solution. This versatile product can help you, your project, and our planet.
Learn more about Hemp Hurd's versatility and how it's the future of sustainability, here.
Thousands are already choosing sustainable gardening solutions not just for their soil, but for the planet and future generations. Create a healthier outdoor environment for your flowers or vegetables by incorporating Hemp Hurd mulch into your garden today.