🌱 Hemp Plantation - Aegean

Location: İzmir Cd., 35660 Menemen, İzmir, Türkiye

Coordinates: 38°32'21"N, 26°58'53"E

Plot: 55 decares

Action: Industrial Hemp (Kendir) Field Sowing

1. Soil Preparedness: Soil analysis completed and validated on April 7, 2025.
2. Seed Preparation & Observation: Seeds pre-germinated with controlled hydration; sowing proceeded following early signs of healthy emergence.
3. Seeding Rate: 4.5 kg per 1,000 m² — a deliberate increase from the standard 3 kg to encourage early shading, soil cover, and strong root competition against weed pressure.
4. Expected Plant Density: ~200 plants per m², with the actual sowing aiming to exceed this slightly for regenerative biomass yield and canopy optimization.
5. Field Conditions: Clear skies and soft loam soil post-spring rains enabled timely field preparation and sowing without mechanical compaction.

Purpose & Regenerative Intention:

This action embodies the principles of Earthist Bloom Türkiye’s fiber sovereignty initiative — grounding kendir not just as a crop, but as a soil healer, cultural thread, and climate asset. The Menemen field is part of a decentralized learning network where farmers, artists, and ecological stewards collaborate across Anatolia.

Data from this field will inform the Kendir Hemp Carbon Pilot and the upcoming Art on Hemp material cycle.