Cannabis can be grown legally in Germany from April 1, 2024. Up to three plants are allowed per adult.
Cannabis seeds from EU member states can be imported for private cultivation. Cannabis plants need equal amounts of light and darkness, ideally twelve hours per day. Fertilizer is important for growth, and phosphorus must also be present for pronounced flower and root formation. If you're new to cannabis, you should "just try it out on the plant - that certainly can't do any harm," says hemp expert Tim Spieker from Ibbenbüren, Münsterland.. The equinox is important,” he says. “It's better not to harvest too early and wait," says Spiekers. The timing of the harvest then depends on the respective development of the plant and the weather in the area at the time of harvest. The hemp expert also expects a lower yield from private cannabis cultivation. He says: “If you want to grow cannabis you will know how it works”