What are the environmental implications of growing kenaf?
A. Kenaf is a fast growing, low input crop that does not require insecticides. Because of its rapid emergence and the development of a leafy canopy, it is able to out-compete many weeds. Where certain aggressive weeds exist, pre-planting weed control is applied as permitted by herbicide labeling. In general terms, kenaf requires less chemicals and fertilizers than most other crops. Additionally, kenaf has been shown to absorb CO2 at twice to four times the rate of forests. Kenaf can offset the carbon dioxide emissions that result from its production and we project that our entire production chain can be carbon neutral.
