Aside from fertile soil, hemp requires only light and very little water (half as much as cotton). And, the crop can thrive without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers. In about 100 days, hemp replenishes the soil where it grows and absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees. Furthermore, nothing is wasted in the hemp production process: roots, seeds, stems, bast fibers, and flowers are used to make over 50,000+ varieties of industrial products.