As marijuana cultivation expands, its environmental footprint, particularly concerning water usage, is under scrutiny. Cannabis plants consume about 5 to 6 gallons of water daily during peak growth, comparable to water-intensive crops like avocados. The impact depends on growing methods and regulations: legal operations tend to use efficient systems, while illegal grows often deplete local water sources and damage ecosystems. In California, unregulated cannabis farms threaten water tables and ecologically sensitive areas, contrasting starkly with regulated avocado farming that uses sustainable irrigation practices.
Cannabis is a thirsty crop that requires 5 to 6 gallons of water per plant per day during peak growing season, raising environmental concerns about its water usage.
Unlike avocados, cannabis can have a significant negative impact on the environment if grown illegally, often diverting streams and harming sensitive ecosystems.
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