Home vs. Commercially Grown Cannabis: Pros and Cons

Home vs. Commercial Cannabis

There is something special about growing your own “herbs”. It’s a bit like brewing your beer – only instead of a brewery, you take care of the plants, which in the end will bring you a reward in the form of your grown material.

On the other hand, we have pharmacies and shops where you can buy cannabis in all possible forms – from flowers to oils to various edible products. The choice is huge and you don’t have to worry about all the problems and challenges that come along with growing your own

It’s also about costs.

Home growing can be a bit expensive at first – you’ll need to invest in equipment like lights, fertiliser, and ventilation. But once you’ve made a few adjustments, growing your own can be significantly cheaper than buying it regularly. On the other hand, if your plants don’t grow to plan (which happens more often than you might expect), it can cost you not only money but also frustration.

Commercial cannabis is usually more expensive (taxes, testing, and other costs), but you can be sure that you’re getting a product that’s ready to use and meets high standards for your money.

Quality: Home Care vs. Lab Testing

When you grow your cannabis, you have full control over what goes into the soil or on the leaves of your plants. You can use organic fertilisers and avoid chemicals. But unless you’re an experienced grower, your harvest may not be top-notch.

In dispensaries, everything must be tested for harmful substances and contaminants – at least in theory. There have been occasional scandals with false test results in the US, but you can usually trust that you are getting a safe product.

However problems do not only arise during the cultivation itself. Many risks come with processing, especially drying and storing cannabis. Mould easily forms at this stage and is often not visible at first glance. Professional grow rooms have high-level processing and drying processes and maintain optimal conditions. This is almost impossible to achieve in a home environment.

Convenience and variety

Growing cannabis at home takes time and effort – from regular watering to monitoring all the conditions in the fascinating ecosystem of your grow room. For some, it is a relaxing hobby, for others a nightmare. Thousands of enthusiastic growers have already discovered how much time and attention home cannabis cultivation requires.

If you don’t have the time or inclination to take care of your plants, buying from a trusted source is a clear choice. Plus, you’ll find a much wider selection of varieties and products in stores than you can in your garden.

Give it a try.

Home-grown plants can be a great way to ensure self-sufficiency and enjoy your harvest. But if you’re not exactly a gardener of the year or don’t have time to experiment with fertilisers and light, you might be better off heading to the dispensary. Whichever route you choose, the main thing is to be happy with the result – whether it’s a home-grown harvest or a carefully selected product from the store.

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