Why use hemp as a hydroponic growing medium for Babylon Garden ?

Hemp is a plant known for its health benefits, being an important source of protein, fibre and essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6. In addition, hemp contains other essential nutrients such as vitamins B and E, iron, magnesium and zinc.

The transformation of hemp into a hydroponic growing medium is done exclusively by interweaving hemp fibre, thus creating an environmentally friendly environment for growing plants without soil. Furthermore, it has natural antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Growing plants on hemp hydroponic growing media is an environmentally friendly and sustainable method of germ and microplant production, as it uses less water and fertiliser than traditional agriculture. In addition, hemp plants grow very quickly and can be harvested in a few months, favouring large-scale production.

Hemp is an ideal growing medium for hydroponics for several reasons:

1. Resistance to disease and pests: through antifungal and antibacterial properties that allow it to better resist disease and pests.
2. Fast growth and sustainable production: hemp has a growth rate of about 25-30 centimetres per week, can be grown 4 times a year and uses 50% to 75% less water than cotton. It is also a more drought-resistant plant than cotton, thanks to deep, strong roots that can absorb more water from the soil.
3. Ease of processing: can be easily used as a hydroponic medium without chemical treatment. The hemp growing medium is 100% environmentally friendly and sustainable.
4. 0 waste: the hemp in the Babylon Garden system is fully used.
5. Reduced water consumption and water filtration: by using hemp we ensure that we minimise the amount of water used in Babylon Garden equipment compared to other similar products.

In conclusion, hemp is an ideal growing medium for hydroponic crops due to its resistance to diseases and pests, its fast growth duration, ease of growth and sustainability.