COFFEE & A ROLL
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Region
Western Europe
Established
1976 (Tolerance Policy)
Cultivation
Indoor — Pioneer of Techniques
Legal Status
Tolerated (gedoogbeleid)
History
The Netherlands' unique 'gedoogbeleid' (tolerance policy) of 1976 separated soft drugs from hard drugs. Amsterdam's coffeeshops became world-famous destinations.
The Seed Bank, founded by Nevil Schoenmakers in 1984, revolutionized cannabis genetics. The Netherlands became the global hub for cannabis seed breeding.
Cultivation
Dutch cannabis cultivation is predominantly indoor. Dutch breeders pioneered HPS lighting, hydroponics, SOG, and SCROG methods.
Pilot programs for a legal supply chain are currently underway.
Hash Making & Processing
Dutch breeders popularized ice-water hash (bubble hash). Mila Jansen, the 'Hash Queen,' invented the Pollinator and Ice-O-Lator — devices that revolutionized hash making worldwide.
Legal Landscape
Cannabis is technically illegal but tolerated. Coffeeshops can sell up to 5 grams per person. Growing up to 5 plants at home is tolerated.
Key Figures
Nevil Schoenmakers — founder of The Seed Bank
Ben Dronkers — founder of Sensi Seeds
Mila Jansen — the 'Hash Queen'
Arjan Roskam — Green House Seeds, 'King of Cannabis'