A majority – 54% – of Americans believe store-bought cannabis contains pesticides with 62% saying they are concerned about not knowing exactly what is in the cannabis products they consume, according to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Royal Queen Seeds.
The survey found strong interest by consumers for growing their own cannabis, with 62% saying they would rather cultivate it themselves than buy it, and 76% saying home growing would save them money.
In a statement, Shai Ramsahai, president of Royal Queen Seeds, said the company is “seeing a groundswell of support for home cultivation across demographics, driven not just by cost, but by trust.”
“People want to know what they’re putting in their bodies. For many, growing cannabis is about wellness, empowerment and transparency.” — Ramsahai in a press release
The poll found a 4% increase in the number of respondents who grow cannabis at home from 11% in 2024 to 15% this year. Nearly half of those surveyed who successfully grow cannabis at home said they do so because it’s fun (46%) and they enjoy growing other plants (46%). Forty percent said home-grown cannabis is cheaper