Environmental Factor,Hemp (Our Data),Cotton (Industry Average) Water Usage,400L/kg,"2,700L/kg" Growth Time,110 days,190 days Pesticide Use,0kg/hectare,16kg/hectare CO₂ Impact,-9.5 tons/hectare,+2.3 tons/hectare Soil Health,+20% improvement,-5% degradation Land Use Efficiency,3 crops/year,1 crop/year Root Depth,1-2 meters,0.3 meters Biodiversity Impact,+40 species,-15 species