10 Tips on How to Grow Cheap Weed Legally and Safely

Have you been thinking of growing marijuana but aren’t sure how to do it legally and safely? It is possible to grow and use your own marijuana legally without worrying about the boys in blue. But how is that possible? Long gone are the days when people would grow, sell, and even smoke weed in hiding. Cannabis legalization is spreading like wildfire. In Canada and other states in the US, growing weed is now legal for licensed professionals and individuals looking to grow cannabis at the comfort of their homes.

There are strict laws and regulations that govern cannabis growing in each state. To avoid any trouble, you must abide by these laws confinement, and you can enjoy growing and using cheap weed.

Consider the following tips on how to grow marijuana safely and legally.

  • Know and Follow the Law

Each state in the US has its specific laws with concerning growing marijuana. It is crucial that you do your diligent research and strictly follow the cannabis legalities provided. If you are getting into the weed growing business in Canada, you must be approved as a licensed producer. Growing weed at home for recreational/medicinal use is legal. But you can only grow up to 28.5 grams or 6 plants of weed. You cannot carry any amount of weed outside your home as it is punishable by law. Also, it is illegal to grow weed in a place visible to the public.

There are laws specific to growing medical marijuana in Washington. Medical patients can legally grow marijuana without a license as long as they have a doctor’s recommendation. Home growers for recreational purposes are allowed to grow 6 plants per person, and they must be over 21 years old.

To grow weed legally in Oregon, you must keep a distance of at least 1000 feet from the neighboring schools. Growers must be 21years and should only grow up to 8 ounces of weed. Home growers can grow weed without a license as long as they maintain the allowed number of 4 plants per home.

Growing weed for home use in California is legal to persons above the age of 21years. The law allows 6 plants per person and nothing exceeding half flowering at a time. Medical patients can grow marijuana without a license as long as they have a doctor’s recommendation.

Through its Amendment 64, people living in Colorado are allowed to use and grow cannabis as long as they are above 21 years. Patients growing weed for medical use are allowed to grow up to 6 plants with no more than half flowering at a time.

  • Make a Business Plan

If you truly want to be successful in growing marijuana, then you must go the professional way. Making a solid business plan is your kickoff in that direction. A well-detailed business plan not only shows that you recognize the complexity of the business, but you are also aware that you are getting down to some serious business. Additionally, your business plan will be like a road map on which you lay out your business goals and monitor its progress, especially in the early stages. This will be your main tool to attract potential investors so that they can determine if your business is worth investing their money.

  • Know Specific Strains

Marijuana can be classified as either Cannabis Sativa or Cannabis Indica. There are very distinctive differences between these strains, and understanding them will help you select the best strain for you to grow. Sativa plants grow much taller than Indica plants. Unlike Sativa plants, where flowers start at the nodes and expand along the stem, Cannabis Indica flowers cluster around the nodes. Sativa strains produce higher yields and take much longer to mature and harvest than the Indica strain. Users of cannabis Sativa have reported getting a feeling of euphoria, elevated mood, creativity, and being energetic. Cannabis Indica, on the other hand, gives its users a deep relaxation effect and stoned feeling. There are other hybrid strains like auto-flowering cannabis that flowers automatically and will be ready for harvest in just about 7-10 weeks.

  • Get Your Starting Capital Ready

Obviously, you need starting capital to start any business, even a mom-and-pop business. Therefore, you must indicate clearly how much capital you need, how you will acquire it , and for what purposes the capital will be used. Be keen on this area as it might necessitate you to secure a hefty loan from the bank.

  • Find a Suitable Property

There are very steep operational requirements that every Cannabis farmer must adhere to. The law requires that you rent space far from worship places, domestic premises, and educational centers. Some other requirements state the property walls where you store your cannabis must be of a specific thickness to establish high-security levels.

  • Obtaining your License

You must apply and obtain a license to be recognized as a legal cannabis farmer. You will be charged some licensing costs that might exceed tens of thousands of dollars. Subsequently, you will need to renew your license every year at a fee.

  • Quality Lights

The quality of your directly translates to the performance of your cannabis farm. High-quality HID lights are the best choice for large-scale cannabis farmers due to their effectiveness, light output, and high value. LED lights are ideal for home growers since they consume less electricity, produce minimal heat, and tend to last much longer than HID lights.

  • Air Regulation

For weed to grow well, it needs clean, fresh air and enough carbon dioxide. Adequate ventilation is critical to the success of your indoor weed plants.

  • Water

Excess water in your weed plants will result in fungal root diseases. Adequately watering your plants is very important, but you can only add water after confirming that the previous water has dried out.

  • Pre-fertilized potting soil

Buying pre-fertilized potting soil is the easiest way to grow your indoors cannabis as it is packed with sufficient nutrients that will boost the growth of your weed plants.

Now that growing weed for medical and recreational use is legal in Canada and other states; people can grow and enjoy using cheap weed. But they must adhere strictly to the laws and regulations available to avoid any trouble.

Zoey Roy

I’m Zoey Roy, a Cannabis Compliance Specialist and Cannabis Activist. I am experienced in guiding individuals and businesses through complex cannabis regulations. With a Bachelor’s degree in Research from McGill University, I’ve worked at Neptune Wellness for 4 years as a senior researcher. Now I serve as a Cannabis Industry Analyst at Tilray Brands, Inc. I provide essential support in ensuring compliance, educating clients, and facilitating legal requirements. My expertise extends to marketing and laboratory skills, making me a well-rounded professional in the field.