Cannabis law in Germany 2025: adults may grow up to 3 plants and possess 25g in public — current legal regulations and permitted quantities explained.
CURRENT LAW (as of 2025):
Private cultivation: Up to 3 cannabis plants allowed
Possession at home: Up to 50g of dried cannabis
Possession in public: Up to 25g
Minimum age: 18 years (21 for cannabis clubs)
Prohibition of consumption: In the vicinity of schools, daycare centres, playgrounds
WHAT IS ALLOWED:
grow 3 plants at the same time
Buy and possess seeds legally
Acquire equipment legally
Harvest for personal use
Transfer: Up to 25g to adults (free of charge)
WHAT IS PROHIBITED:
Sale without a licence
Cultivation within sight of the public
Consumption in front of minors
Advertising for cannabis
Cultivation on rented premises without a licence
PRIVATE CULTIVATION TIPS:
Safety: Grow discreetly, do not show off
Odour: Use carbon filters
Electricity: Normal quantities, no abnormalities
Neighbours: Be considerate
Documentation: Keep proof of purchase for seeds
CANNABIS CLUBS:
Membership from the age of 18
Maximum 500 members
Monthly limit: 25g (50g from 21 years)
Home-growing: 7 seeds or cuttings per month
PENALTIES FOR OFFENCES:
Exceeding the number of plants: Fine
Sale without a licence: Up to 3 years imprisonment
Cultivation within sight: misdemeanour
Consumption in front of minors: Heavy fine
SAFETY TIPS:
Don't let anyone in on it
Avoid social media
Use legal seed sources
Document consumption
Maintain peace in the neighbourhood
IMPORTANT: Laws can change. Always check the current legal situation!
Starting in 2024, adults in Germany will be allowed to grow up to three cannabis plants for personal use.
Yes, growing cannabis plants outdoors is permitted as long as they are not visible to the public and the plants are intended for personal use.
Growing more than 3 plants may result in legal consequences, as this is considered illegal cultivation.