Hemp shives

Hemp shives covers the ground well and helps prevent weeds from taking over. This reduces the need for herbicides and contributes to a more sustainable cultivation.

Hemp can also act as a form of soil insulation, helping to regulate soil temperature and protect roots from extreme cold or heat.

Industrial hemp is a renewable resource and is biodegradable, which reduces the environmental impact compared to synthetic covering materials.

When industrial hemp breaks down, nutrients are released that can benefit plant growth. This can be particularly beneficial for farming.

Our industrial hemp contains no chemicals or additives. The hemp fibers around the stem are used as building material, while the core becomes cover material for cultivation.

The core in industrial hemp is porous and has good drainage. It helps drain away excess water from above while keeping the soil moist underneath.

Industrial hemp is a renewable resource that binds carbon during the growing phase. Along with bamboo, hemp has nature's fastest growth cycle. It grows in about 120 days and provides eight times more biomass per hectare than forest. The hemp is grown within a five-mile radius of our factory in Staffanstorp. It provides a short transport distance for the raw material to the factory.

The raw material for Ekolution's covering material of industrial hemp is grown by farmers in Skåne, Sweden. The covering material is produced in our factory in Staffanstorp together with other products for the agricultural sector and the construction industry. The industrial hemp variety used is called Bialobrzeskie and has a high percentage of long and strong fibers. It takes about 120 days from sowing to harvest. When the hemp plant is processed into cover material, the coarse fibers are removed from the core of the stem and the core is crushed into smaller pieces that can easily be spread as cover material on plantations.

It is best to lay out the material when the risk of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm enough to support the growth of the plants. 



Before you lay out the cover material, it is important to prepare the ground. Remove any weeds and rocks from the area where you plan to grow. You can also choose to apply an organic fertilizer or compost to improve the soil's nutrient content. 



Spread the cover material over the ground where you want to grow. Be sure to cover the entire surface evenly to prevent weeds and to provide uniform coverage. After the cover material is laid out, water the soil thoroughly to ensure that the material stays in place and to facilitate decomposition to release nutrients into the soil. 



During the growing season, it may be necessary to adjust or add more of the cover material to cover exposed areas or to replace what has broken down. Be observant that no weed seeds establish from above (by wind). Remove if it occurs to prevent the weed from establishing itself from above.