ILLINOIS

Is it Legal to Grow Pot in Illinois?

If you are interested in growing your own pot in Illinois, you should know that it is legal to grow up to 5 marijuana plants at one time as long as you are registered to grow for medicinal purposes. There are many health conditions that accept marijuana as medical treatment with a list of conditions available from the Illinois Department of Public Health.  

Initially, only the existing licensed cultivation facilities for medical marijuana were licensed to grow.  Starting in 2020, “craft growers” have been able to apply for a license to use up to 5,000 square feet for cultivation. 

If you’re registered to use medical marijuana you can carry up to 2.5 ounces, Illinois residents without a medical card can carry up to 30 grams of flower (about an ounce) and non-residents can legally have up to 15 grams of bud on them in the State of Illinois. 

How to Grow Cannabis in Chilly Illinois Weather

We love Illinois, but it can get very chilly in the winter, and not just in the windy city.  Winter in the Midwest can make it difficult to grow anything other than your seasonal flowers or personal veggie garden during the warm summer months.  This can make it difficult to cultivate marijuana outdoors as cannabis thrives in warmer temperatures. 

Growing indoors in cooler climates like Illinois is the best way to control the environment and keep your plants healthy when cooler weather hits. Some cannabis seed strains can be heartier than others and feminized, auto flowering plants will produce bud faster, although if you want to grow plants all year long in the Midwest, indoor cultivation is the only way to go.  Check out some of our hydroponic partners in Chicagoland like RainMakers Supply, Brew and Grow, Simple Soil, and Home Grown Supplies for premium equipment and supplies and check out our Growing page for more tips. 

Whether growing indoors or outdoors during the season, quality cannabis seeds will determine the quality of your plant. Choosing the perfect cannabis seeds for beginners can seem overwhelming with so many options.  If you’re looking to buy cannabis seeds in Illinois, Mosca Seeds has the perfect strain for you with premium seeds hand selected to deliver the highest quality available. Our award-winning seed genetics offer the perfect growing solution for anyone to easily grow their own medicine.  

Mosca Seeds is recognized internationally with multiple Cannabis Cup awards, earning the respect of entrepreneurs and cannabis connoisseurs worldwide.  We offer a wide selection of quality seeds originating from high quality seed strain genetics.  Contact us with any questions and check out our authorized seed bank to find the best marijuana seeds in Illinois.