The house owners of Peninsula Hydroponics anticipate a turnout of over one thousand, as curiosity grows for dwelling marijuana cultivation in Virginia.
HAMPTON, Va. — Past the hustle and bustle of a daily work week, nothing compares to what April and Mike Jernigan expect this Saturday.
“Final time we did this occasion, we had 1,000-plus folks present up. Most likely anticipating triple that,” April Jernigan laughed.
Virginia lawmakers permitted the authorized use and possession of marijuana for adults final yr, however with a catch: the sale of marijuana will stay unlawful till 2024.
Adults are allowed to domesticate hashish crops at dwelling, with a restrict of 4 per family. Now the Jernigans — who personal backyard provide heart Peninsula Hydroponics off Mercury Boulevard — are providing a approach for folks to get began.
Exterior their storefront, they’re internet hosting a hashish seed giveaway from 10 a.m. to five p.m. Saturday.
Since gross sales stay unlawful within the Commonwealth, free distribution occasions like this are one of many solely methods Virginians can legally get hold of the plant.
The 4 hashish crops the Jernigans have are devoted to producing seeds for giveaway occasions like this.
“All the time loopy,” April stated, describing earlier giveaways. “We’ve had traces wrapped across the constructing down the road to the Wawa.”
Financial transactions or present exchanges are additionally not allowed, based mostly on present Virginia legislation.
“For the seed half, we’re not attaching it to a sale. It’s lower than one ounce,” she stated.
Saturday’s giveaway would be the enterprise’ third hashish seed giveaway since its legalization final yr. Their final one was in October 2021.
“So many shoppers that need to develop it simply because they’ll, it’s their proper right here in Virginia,” Mike Jernigan stated.
The store opens one hour early this Saturday to accommodate the occasion and will probably be occurring from 10 a.m. to five p.m. Solely folks at the very least 21 years outdated and with a sound ID can obtain them.
Rising your individual marijuana crops is allowed each indoors and outdoor, however keep in mind, they should be stored out of public view.
