In GTA Online, weed is primarily involved in the Biker Business system, specifically through the Weed Farm business. Here’s a detailed overview of how weed fits into GTA Online:

Weed Business in GTA Online:

1. Weed Farm Business:
   • Introduced in the “Further Adventures in Finance and Felony” update, weed is one of the Biker Businesses you can manage.
   • As part of the Motorcycle Club (MC), the Weed Farm allows you to manufacture and sell weed for profit.
2. Setting Up the Weed Business:
   • First, you need to own a Motorcycle Clubhouse. You can buy one through the Maze Bank Foreclosures website in-game.
   • After purchasing the clubhouse, you can access the SecuroServ network to purchase the Weed Business as one of the available Biker businesses.
3. How the Weed Business Works:
   • Production: The Weed Business passively produces weed as long as you provide it with the necessary supplies. These supplies are used to make the weed, and you need to periodically restock them by doing supply runs (which can either be bought or sourced through missions).
   • Profit: Once you have enough weed produced, you can sell it to buyers. Selling weed can either be a local sale or a long-distance sale (the latter being riskier but more profitable).
   • Upgrades: You can upgrade the business for faster production, better security, and increased efficiency. These upgrades can help the business run more smoothly and yield higher profits.
4. Profits:
   • The Weed Business can generate passive income when you’re not actively playing, but to get the most profit, you should manage supplies and make sales regularly.
   • The potential revenue varies, but it’s estimated that a fully upgraded Weed Farm can earn about $10,000 – $30,000 per hour in-game time, depending on the business’s efficiency and your sales.
5. Risks and Challenges:
   • Raids: Without proper upgrades, NPCs may raid your business, damaging your products. It’s advisable to purchase security upgrades to prevent this.
   • Player Interference: Other players in the game can also attack or disrupt your business during long-distance sales or while you’re making supply runs. You can hire other MC members to assist with protecting the business.
6. Maximizing Profits:
   • To make the most money, it’s beneficial to operate multiple Biker Businesses simultaneously. Running a Weed Farm, Cocaine Lockup, and Meth Lab together increases overall revenue.
   • Club Members: Having other players in your Motorcycle Club can help with running the business more effectively by assisting with protection, supply runs, and large sales.

Weed and Other Aspects of GTA Online:

• Weed as a consumable: In addition to the Weed Business, weed can also be consumed in the form of weed joints or weed cigarettes in GTA Online, where it provides various in-game effects. However, these do not have the same impact as the Weed Farm Business.

Conclusion:

In GTA Online, the Weed Business is one of the more profitable passive income sources for Motorcycle Club owners. It requires an initial investment to set up but can yield steady profits as long as you manage it well, restock supplies, and make sales when needed. By combining the Weed Farm with other businesses and keeping your operations secure, you can maximize your earnings from the weed trade in GTA Online.