Mold Ruins First Cannabis Harvest at German Jena Club, New Crop Expected by August

At the Jena Cannabis Club, the first cannabis harvest was rendered completely unusable due to mold that developed during the drying process. According to an email sent from the club’s board to its members, which MDR THÜRINGEN obtained, the mold levels exceeded official limits by more than twice the allowable amount. As a result, the entire harvest could not be released for distribution.

In response to the issue, the association reported that it has already contacted both the laboratory involved in testing and the manufacturers of the cultivation and drying equipment used during the process. The goal is to work together with these parties to identify the cause of the mold growth and to prevent such problems in future harvests.

Jena Cannabis Club Investigates Mold Issue as Members Await August Harvest

Currently, a new cannabis crop is in the growth phase and is expected to be ready for harvesting by mid-August. The Jena Cannabis club had obtained its official cultivation license in November and, following that, rented a fully equipped cultivation container for a four-year term. This container is outfitted with automated systems for watering and fertilizing the plants. These systems can be controlled via a mobile app and monitored by a camera. The monthly cost for the container is €2,500.

It is important to note that the mold issue affected the plants only after they had been harvested and were in the drying phase. The growth phase itself, which took place in the container, did not show any mold problems.

Under the partial legalization of cannabis in Germany, licensed associations like the Jena Cannabis Club are permitted to cultivate cannabis and distribute it to their members for personal consumption. This legal framework allows such organizations to operate under specific guidelines and requirements.

As of January, the Jena Cannabis Club had around 100 members. Each member is required to be at least 21 years of age. According to the club’s internal membership policy, members pay a basic monthly fee of ten euros. In addition to this base fee, there is a variable flat rate that grants members access to a certain monthly amount of cannabis, once available.

While the first harvest failed, the club is focused on ensuring the next one succeeds. For now, members will have to wait until at least August for the possibility of receiving cannabis from the association.

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