Some pot math for ya regarding california

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4. still doesn't affect the math

And it ain't easy to grow high quality cannabis. Not retail sale quality. All the new strains out every year which means if you don't have the latest you have no product. Or you want the newer strains so your grow doesn't measure up.

Then there's all grow bags, Nutrients, soils, clones, drying racks, water etc and the information you need aren't cheap.

I've done it, on large scales and backyard types and it ain't easy at all. Rain (this last year especially) deer, spider mites,mold and the fact you cannot leave your plants for months at a time make it very difficult.

Then there are the various municipalities and ordinances that severely limit or outright ban backyard growing. Some are complete bans.