Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Home Cannabis Grow Movement

Last Updated on April 5, 2025 by Alex Roig

Kushmart dispensary hosts We Grow NYC’s home cultivation workshop as Brooklynites prepare to grow their own!

Read below for highlights from the event and upcoming We Grow NYC opportunities to connect with the community!

Key Takeaways

• The workshop brought together growers of all levels.
• NYS law allows up to 12 cannabis plants per household.
• Michael Kudrewicz shared expert tips on seeds and genetics.
• Attendees received free grower goodies from event sponsors.
• Next event is on 4/20 at KushMart—don’t miss it!

Event Date: Saturday, March 29th, 2025

A Brooklyn Ride to Cultivation Education

A Coney Island bound ride off the B or Q Train and you’ll find yourself at KushMart, a local dispensary and the home to Brooklyn’s first We Grow NYC workshop!

This event, which was focused on home cultivation and plant care, was an exciting opportunity for Brooklyn residents and neighboring communities to come together, learn, and grow.

Connecting Growers & Understanding NYC’s Home Grow Laws

The workshop opened with participants sharing their levels of understanding, bringing together novice growers, beginners, experienced cultivators, and legacy operators in a dynamic discussion.

NYC was gifted with incredible weather that day, and attendees eagerly jumped into conversations about home cultivation, exchanging their growing journeys. This set the stage for an engaging and informative session.

In New York State, residents may legally grow up to six cannabis plants—three in the vegetative stage and three in the flowering stage—per person, with a maximum of 12 plants per household (six vegetative and six flowering).

We Grow NYC is dedicated to supporting these growers by providing the knowledge and resources needed to cultivate successfully.

The energy in KushMart was electric as the legal dispensary filled with discussion, setting the perfect tone for the presentations that followed.

Education-Driven and Community-Powered

Founded in 2023, We Grow NYC Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting a community of growers. Their team is composed entirely of volunteers who share in the values of a healthy, organic approach.

From an educational background, We Grow NYC’s Executive Director organized and presented this workshop to ensure that each level of experienced grower could enjoy, while gaining invaluable knowledge from first-hand experiences.

The workshop truly built on the sense of “community” as they {We Grow NYC Inc. and guest presenter Michael Kudrewicz of Ravens } promoted their understanding and knowledge on growing.

His insights into choosing the best seeds for specific environments, climates, and growing conditions were truly informative for everyone in the room. He discussed the cannabis plant’s history, the changes we see in modern day genetics, and the approach a home grower may take that best aligns with their needs.

Michael Kudrewicz, from Raven View Genetics, a seasoned lead cultivator with over 30 years of experience, set the stage and shared invaluable knowledge on seed selections.

Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, Michael’s expert advice on genetics, seed quality, and plant health was a highlight of the day. 

As a nonprofit, We Grow NYC Inc. relies on the support of the community to make their mark. For this event, BuildASoil shared their soil amendment lineup, encouraging every single participant to explore their potential health benefits, and the benefits to the plant for increased terpene presentations.

Our Sponsers

• Build A Soil
• Grove Bags
• Evergreen Storage Jars
• Humbolt Seed Co
• Budtrainer
• Grassroots Fabric Pots
• Ravens View Genetics
• Kushmart

Every ticket-holding participant left with a grab bag of goodies in addition to the plethora of knowledge and next steps.

To top everything off, 25 lucky guests also took home We Grow NYC’s soil guide, a great resource to kickstart any home cultivator’s journey.

Download Your Free Grow Guide Now!

Brooklyn Shows Up and Grows Together

A tremendous thank you and kudos goes to our hosts, KushMart, and their incredible staff who made this event possible. The support from their team truly helped foster a welcoming environment for the community to connect, learn, and grow together.

Kushmart is paving the way for community members who are interested in growing to gain the tools and resources they need and are making a difference in Brooklyn!

Lastly, thank you to the Brooklyn community for showing up and making our Home Cultivation and Plant Care Workshop a success! Your enthusiasm, questions, and desire to learn are what make events like this truly special.

Stay tuned for more events coming soon—whether you’re a beginner or experienced grower, we’re here to support and continuously build a community that grows together.

GET INVOLVED

We Grow NYC thrives because of our incredible community, and we can’t do it without you! Get involved, support our mission, and help us continue providing education and resources to home growers.

What’s ahead?? 

We Grow NYC is planning a variety of experiences and opportunities to support the NYC growing community. 

• personal cultivation consultations
• community discussions
• beginner and advanced cultivation workshops
• accessible and personalized support 

We Grow NYC has much ahead and look forward to building the community that grows, together. 

Interested in keeping the conversation going? Join us on 4/20 at Kushmart as we further promote incredible home cultivation practices right here in Brooklyn!

Until next time, keep growing!