NevadaCannabis Growing Guide
Everything you need to grow cannabis at home in Nevada. Laws, climate tips, recommended strains, and local resources.
Age Requirement
21+ years old
Plants Per Person
6 plants
Household Maximum
12 plants
Distance Rule
25+ miles from dispensary
Legal Overview
Nevada legalized home cannabis cultivation through the Question 2 (Nevada Marijuana Legalization) on January 1, 2017.
What's Allowed
- •Growing up to 6 plants per person (if 25+ miles from dispensary)
- •Up to 12 plants per household
- •Possessing all cannabis produced by your plants
- •Processing your harvest for personal use
Not Allowed
- •Growing if you live within 25 miles of a dispensary
- •Exceeding 6 plants per person
- •Growing in a place accessible to the public
- •Selling cannabis from your home grow
Location Requirements
Where and how you can legally grow cannabis in Nevada.
25-Mile Rule
You can only grow at home if you live more than 25 miles from the nearest licensed dispensary. Most of Las Vegas and Reno do NOT qualify.
Enclosed & Locked
Plants must be kept in an enclosed area with a lock or other security device.
Not Publicly Visible
Cannabis plants cannot be visible from public spaces.
Making Concentrates
Rules for making cannabis concentrates and extracts in Nevada.
Allowed Methods
- •Rosin pressing
- •Ice water hash
- •Dry sift
- •Infusing with food-safe oils
Prohibited Methods
- •Butane (BHO extraction)
- •Propane
- •Other volatile solvents
Important: Volatile solvents (butane, propane, etc.) are prohibited for home extraction in Nevada. Stick to solventless methods like rosin pressing and ice water hash.
Renting? Important Considerations
What renters in Nevada need to know about home cultivation.
- ⚠️Landlords can prohibit cannabis cultivation
- ⚠️Most Las Vegas apartments prohibit growing
- ⚠️Rural Nevada rentals may be more permissive
Compliance Tips
Best practices for staying compliant with Nevada cannabis laws.
✓The 25-Mile Rule
Nevada's unique restriction: you can only grow if you live 25+ miles from a dispensary. This excludes most of Las Vegas and Reno.
✓Rural Nevada
Home growing is most practical in rural Nevada - Ely, Elko, Winnemucca, and other remote areas qualify.
✓Desert Climate
Nevada's hot, dry climate is actually great for cannabis but requires more water management and shade cloth for outdoor grows.
Climate & Growing Season
USDA Zone
USDA Zones 4b-9a
Outdoor Season
April - October
Last Frost
March - May (varies by elevation)
First Frost
October - November
Outstanding outdoor growing conditions with long seasons and ideal climate.
Nevada's desert climate offers intense sunshine and low humidity - ideal for cannabis if you can manage heat and water. Summer highs above 100°F require shade cloth. The dry climate means less mold risk. High elevation areas have shorter seasons.
Recommended Strains for Nevada
These strains are particularly well-suited for growing in Nevada's climate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow cannabis in Las Vegas?
Most likely no. Nevada only allows home cultivation if you live more than 25 miles from the nearest dispensary. Most of Las Vegas is within 25 miles of multiple dispensaries.
How many plants can I grow in Nevada?
If you qualify (25+ miles from dispensary), you can grow up to 6 plants per person and 12 plants per household.
How do I know if I live 25 miles from a dispensary?
Use Google Maps to measure the distance from your address to the nearest licensed dispensary. The measurement is "as the crow flies," not driving distance.
What if I'm a medical patient in Nevada?
Medical patients must also follow the 25-mile rule. The only exception is if you have a specific medical exemption documented by a physician.
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