Home Grow Laws in Colorado

Colorado was one of the first two states to legalize recreational cannabis when voters approved Amendment 64 in 2012. The law allows adults aged 21 and older to grow up to six cannabis plants per person, with no more than three in the flowering stage at any time. Colorado has a household cap of 12 plants regardless of the number of adults, unless a local jurisdiction permits more. The state's high altitude, intense sunlight, and dry climate create unique growing conditions.

Colorado's home grow scene is well established, with a strong community of experienced cultivators and numerous local resources. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space, and the cannabis produced must be for personal use only. Local jurisdictions may impose additional restrictions, and some municipalities have lowered plant counts or added registration requirements. Denver, for instance, allows up to 12 plants per household but has considered additional regulations.