Cannabiz News ► GROWERS PRODUCTS ► by Jason Mispagel
Adult-Use Q & A
Continued from page 18 ►
Consumer Purchase and Possession Limit
● A consumer may purchase up to 3 ounces in a single transaction , and be lawfully in possession of up to 3 ounces of dried , processed marijuana or its equivalent .
Consumer Personal Cultivation Possession Limits
● Consumer personal cultivation ID card holders must keep any amount of cultivated marijuana above their allowed 3-ounce possession limit at their residence in an approved enclosed , locked facility .
Consumer and Patient Cultivation
Can I be authorized for both personal cultivation and patient cultivation ?
● No . Patients / consumers will only be authorized to have one cultivation authorization .
Additional Patient and Consumer Protections
Can I be a patient or consumer if I am on Probation / Parole ?
● Sections 1 and 2 of Article XIV provide certain protections for patients and consumers on probation / parole , or other state supervision , that are outside of the department ’ s authority and subject to the agencies with jurisdiction , and the courts , to make those decisions .
Can employers have policies related to employing patients and consumers who use marijuana ?
● Sections 1 and 2 of Article XIV provide certain protections for patients and consumers for employment-related issues that are outside of the department ’ s authority and subject to agencies with jurisdiction over employment-related issues . Please consult with an attorney on your specific circumstances .
Does the new law include any provisions for de-criminalization of certain marijuana related offenses ?
● Yes . It includes a provision to allow persons with certain marijuana-related non-violent offenses to petition for release from incarceration or parole and probation and have records expunged .
● Please consult with your legal counsel on whether this may apply to your situation .
More Q & A and rules information on this topic can be found at the Department of Health and Senior Services ( DHSS ) at
Home-Growers Featured Products
Helping Your Plants Grow Large and Increase Flowering Yield .
These featured Year-Round Garden Grower ’ s Supply products will help support your plants .
This month ’ s featured products offer a common theme ─ all are great garden bed or container amendments for anyone preparing to grow outdoors in the spring .
Back to Nature Cotton Burr Compost
When properly composted , cotton burrs are an excellent food source for the beneficial soil organisms that help to make nutrients available to plants , aerate the soil , and help to keep harmful organisms and diseases in check . Cotton burr compost has excellent moisture-retention characteristics and is prized for its ability to break up tight clay soils and neutralize soil pH . ($ 17.95 / 2 cu . ft . bag )
WormGanic Worm Castings
Adding worm castings to your soil will organically enrich and improve soil texture , neutralize pH and retain moisture . They ’ re packed full of both primary and secondary nutrients , so a little goes a long way , but there ’ s no need to worry about “ burning ” your plants by overfertilizing . The nutrients from worm castings are released over time and are only absorbed by your plants when they ’ re needed . ($ 28.95 / 1 cu . ft . bag )
FoxFarm Original Planting Mix
This blend of soil amendments such as aged forest products , sphagnum peat moss , and earthworm castings are a great input for any garden . The mix of ingredients make it effective not only at providing nutrition to your plants but also at holding moisture around their roots , reducing the need for frequent watering . If you ’ re starting a fresh outdoor raised bed garden , work in a 3 to 6-inch layer . For established gardens , top dress with a 3-inch layer . ($ 26.95 / 1 cu . ft . bag )
For more information about YRG , visit
www . year-roundgarden . com or stop by one of its two locations ; Kansas City and Lee ’ s Summit ( see page 31 for locations and addresses ) or call 816.216.6917 and be sure to tell them The EVOLUTION Magazine sent you . ( See Jason Mispagel ’ s growing tips on page 32 .)