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growth of hemp is allowed on a state-by-state basis in the United States, and it is strictly regulated. It is also legal to grow industrial hemp in some countries such as China, France, Australia, and Canada.

Learn about the six main compo- nents of a female cannabis plant:

While it may seem like you could just get a couple of marijuana plants and start farming, it takes a lot more than that to be successful in the marijuana industry. Marijuana farmers must answer hundreds of questions before they are able to start farming. They include: • Is it legal to grow marijuana in my state or country? If so, what type of marijuana farming is allowed? • Will I grow my crop indoors or outdoors? • How big will my grow area be? How many plants should I grow in this area?

Did You Know?

As of 2017, twenty-nine U.S. states permitted the use of medical cannabis, and Guam, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia had passed similar laws. Australia, Argentina, Chile, Israel, and more than twenty European countries had legalized medical cannabis as well.

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