Medical Cannabis plants grown in Scunthrope
But he was shocked at how "scarily" the plants grew to "triffid" sizes after he followed an "idiot's guide" from the internet, a court heard.
Adam Moran, 30, admitted producing cannabis.
District judge Daniel Curtis told North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court that police executed a search warrant at a unit on Sandtoft industrial estate, Belton, and found 10 cannabis plants as well as lighting and ventilation equipment. The estimated potential value of the cannabis was £14,400.
Moran had previously been a motor sport driver and in May 2007 suffered a "terrible" road accident which left him suffering serious spine fractures. He needed a back brace, which was removed two years later.
Moran tried cannabis to tackle pain, but did not like coming into contact with dealers so grew his own using an "idiot's guide" from the internet, but claimed the plants grew "scarily" and showed big "triffid" growth.
"His aim was not to sell or distribute this cannabis, but to keep it for himself," said Mr Curtis.
"He suffered debilitating daily pain. He was desperate to find pain relief without physical side-effects. There was no evidence whatsoever of any financial motive."
Moran, of Lord Porter Avenue, Stainforth, was given a six-month suspended prison sentence and must pay £85 costs and an £80 victims' surcharge.
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