I Need A Clear Answer

[kidkush]

Im getting my medical card soon and will be growing my own medicine, but I have heard of people getting in trouble for growing there 12 plants but having to much dry weight. What is the actual dry weight allowed? I keep seeing 2.5oz but that can't be. 1 plant will do way more then that..... well for us it does. I appreciate any help I can get.

[ozzrokk]

2.5 oz IS the correct weight.

[kidkush]

Holly cow! So, to be legal I can't harvest a plant that has more then 2.5oz of medicine on it? Just to make sure I'm understanding you correcrly.

[trichcycler]

you'll want to look into a perpetual planting/harvesting schedule that will allow you to harvest only the plant you need, for the time period between the subsequent harvests. Juggling these dry weights is problematic for many, but it is possible with some forethought.

[trichcycler]

If your dry weight is to end at 2.5, your wet weight will be roughly four times that, in NON useable meds, until its dry. You could also harvest buds off of a plant, without cutting the whole thing down.

 

"it does for us" ? two registered patients can possess up to five ounces of useable meds for thought.

 

edit for link add--  http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(cz1rrgbo4xrbqhe0z2ajyryx))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-Initiated-Law-1-of-2008  explains rules of possession clearly.

Holly cow! So, to be legal I can't harvest a plant that has more then 2.5oz of medicine on it? Just to make sure I'm understanding you correcrly.

Edited February 10, 2014 by grassmatch

[ozzrokk]

What Grass said about perpetual growing.......You will have to balance it out........... The law allows you to grow up to 12 plants but does not mean you have to harvest all at once. Get a perpetual grow going and you can work the weights out. Be very aware of walking the line with dry and undried buds. Alot of police consider any buds usable.

Edited February 10, 2014 by ozzrokk

[kidkush]

Ok, so they go by what's harvested. Not by what's on the plant? I'm sorry if this is a dumb question I just want to make sure I'm within the law when we start. I greatly appreciate your responses.

[trichcycler]

there are no dumb questions. to make sure you're within the law, I suggest only harvesting your legal amount , even wet, and waiting for it to dry before harvesting more.

I keep a scale hanging between my drying rack and the hook, so I can see my "total weight" any time. I generally have 5 patient, so that scale never reports more than 15 ounces, including my "useable meds" on hand. its crazy, but a pleasure.

T remain totally legal, without hassle, make sure you tell nobody about your hobby, except us of course.

[kidkush]

Very good advice Grassmatch and i appreciate you and Ozzrokk's quick response.

[ozzrokk]

Anytime brother......... Stay safe and stay healthy my friend...............

[ozzrokk]

One more thing...... It is in your best interest to read the law. Read it again. Rinse and repeat.

[Wild Bill]

The law allows you to grow up to 12 plants but does not mean you have to harvest all at once.

 

You're allowed to grow up to 12 but you don't have to grow 12.

Since I just grow for myself I usually have four varieties in veg and two in flower.

 

You can also harvest mature buds from the top of the plant and leave the lower branches to mature.

 

If you are only growing for yourself it's easier to stay safe because no one else need ever know that you are growing.

[kidkush]

Thanks everyone!

[tooldini]

if you wanna try different varieties but worried about weight you could also try growing them on 12/12 from seed. This will make some smaller plants usually and keep your weight down. I know not many like doing that but it is an option Also some of the auto's and dwarf are small and fun to grow with not much weight.

[MiMedical]

Read this, http://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/MSP_Legal_Update_No._103_423389_7.pdf

 

This means ONLY ONE person can grow in one house/building/shed.

 

Section 4 of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act

does not provide a registered primary caregiver

with immunity

from arrest, prosecution, or penalty

when growing marihuana collectively with other

registered primary caregivers and registered

qualifying patients."

Edited February 10, 2014 by MiMedical

[trichcycler]

unruly hazes and long flowering sativa doms do well in 12/12. I dedicated 2 years in the corner of my room checking this out. I don't do it any longer, but it was fun. I found letting the plant sprout, and grow for a week before the change gave me a better yield.

thanks for bringing this up, I forgot all about 12/12 seeding!

if you wanna try different varieties but worried about weight you could also try growing them on 12/12 from seed. This will make some smaller plants usually and keep your weight down. I know not many like doing that but it is an option Also some of the auto's and dwarf are small and fun to grow with not much weight.

[Highlander]

A lot of people seem to get confused because the law allows 12 plants yet 12 plants can/should yield more than 2.5 oz.  heck - even one harvested plant might put you over the limit.  It is like buying a car with a speedometer that goes to 140 mph.  So you need to be careful enough not to exceed your limits even though the situation allows you to tap-dance along the legal-illegal line.  It is easy to exceed 2.5 oz.  And it is easy to exceed 70 mph.  So you need to be responsible about it.

[ozzrokk]

You're allowed to grow up to 12 but you don't have to grow 12.

 

 

Thank you that is what I meant basically...........

[tooldini]

Grassmatch I have done the 12/12 from seed or sprout several times and they usually end up kinda funny looking and skinny lol but it helped me keep a sativa just under 6 feet and still took FOREVER to mature.

[trichcycler]

you should start a(nother)12/12 thread. I'll contribute. There are some strains that don't mind the schedule at all, except for a smaller yield, like an auto. I have some that will finish 70-90 days from seed, an acceptable wait, compared to an auto. weight you say? around 1-1.5 oz per.

[mrd]

I know some folks in Colorado who will accept your free excess if you pay postage. I also have a real neat bridge to sell you....