The used car lot at the corner of Franklin Street and Rhode Island Avenue Northeast will soon be home to a different line of business in the spring: marijuana growing products.
Now that medical marijuana is legal in the District, WeGrow, a franchise known as the “Walmart of Weed,” plans to open its first East Coast location in Washington next month. The store specializes in hydroponic growth, a method that uses mineral water instead of soil.
WeGrow will not supply marijuana seeds or plants, but it does sell pipes, gardening tools and growing supplies.
Staff will offer indoor gardening classes and other useful tips. Even recipes.
According to D.C. law, only 10 cultivation centers will be authorized to actually grow the plant.
