[Danae]

And unlike wood, cannot be harvested year round, which really screws up production. Small point, I know.
Yes, it can be grown and harvested year round. Not to mention it can be grown indoors in any climate. Final draft of the constitution was printed on hemp.

[Moonman62]

Yes, it can be grown and harvested year round. Not to mention it can be grown indoors in any climate.

Hemp gums up any machinery used to process it. Unless we go back to the 17th century it doesn't make any sense to grow it for industrial purposes.