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Where To Buy Cannabis Seeds In The US
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Buying cannabis seeds has become increasingly easy. Who knows, one day you might be able to order them from the most popular online retailers. Until then, we're here to outline where you can get them, and what to consider when shopping for the best weed seeds.
Buying cannabis seeds is no longer a shady business. In fact, as we well know, it’s a legal and highly lucrative industry. In this article, we look at how and where you can buy cannabis seeds in the USA. As you might expect, it’s fairly easy and you have a few good options available, depending on your level of experience and your needs and preferences.
Take a look below to find out where to buy cannabis seeds and what to consider in the process.
Is it legal to buy cannabis seeds in the US?
Yes, since 2022 it has been officially legal to sell and possess cannabis seeds throughout much of the US. Prior to this, the law was a little murkier, and wannabe growers had to source seeds through various other means. Still, before you buy or sell any cannabis seeds, you should check your local laws to ensure that you won’t be risking any drug-related jail time, which can be notoriously harsh in the United States.
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How much do cannabis seeds cost?
The price of cannabis seeds can fluctuate dramatically. While bag seeds can be an unwanted freebie, the most expensive seeds from established cannabis seed banks can set you back a little. In general, high-quality seeds from reputable breeders generally fall within the following price ranges per seed:
- Cheap: $5–10
- Mid-range: $10–20
- Premium: $20+
Are cheap cannabis seeds worth it?
You don’t need to break the bank to get cannabis seeds that will grow into bountiful, potent, and delicious plants. Nevertheless, it’s important to strike a balance between quality and frugality, else you might end up with subpar plants or seeds that don’t germinate at all.
The best thing you can do is not focus too much on price, but to investigate the breeder or seller instead. For instance, Zamnesia USA offers cannabis seeds that are at the cheaper end of the spectrum, but are about as high-quality as you can get. So while you should be sceptical of seeds that are extremely cheap, you also shouldn’t assume that the most expensive seeds are the best—it’s more likely that they’re simply more rare or contain premium genetics.
Where’s the best place to buy cannabis seeds in the US?
If you’re in the market for cannabis seeds, you have a few options. Depending on where you live and how much growing experience you have, certain options might suit you better than others.
Wherever you buy from, you should read reviews beforehand and, if buying online, check if they offer discreet shipping or free shipping. Likewise, many breeders and seed banks offer germination guarantees, with some offering to replace any seeds that don’t sprout for free.
Dispensary
One of the benefits of living in certain parts of the US is that cannabis lovers have the option of buying buds and seeds from licensed dispensaries. Here, customers can consult with budtenders to find the best products for their needs. Staff at dispensaries should be highly trained and knowledgeable about their stock and trade, meaning they should be able to advise you effectively.
If you have one nearby, pop in and tell them what you fancy, and they should be able to give you some suitable suggestions. If you’re inexperienced with growing, budtenders can be particularly helpful as they will be able to get a sense of your growing capabilities and then select seeds that match both your preferences and experience.
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Seed banks
If you have a clearer sense of what you’re after, then you can buy directly from seed banks. The offerings here can range from rare, limited-edition genetics to more popular strains. While seed banks generally provide pertinent information about each seed on the packaging or on their website, they won’t be able to provide the personalised info available at dispensaries. As such, it helps to have some knowledge before making your selection. Most seed banks also have the benefit of being relatively affordable, as their running costs are quite low.
Online retailers
Like with everything these days, you can order cannabis seeds online. Webshops like Zamnesia Seeds are a great place to buy cannabis seeds, as they strike a balance between the personalised experience of shopping at a dispensary and the vast product range of a seed bank. We at Zamnesia provide in-depth descriptions of each seed along with a dedicated blog featuring all of the growing advice you could ever need. It’s our goal to guide you through the entire process, from seed selection through to harvesting.
Tips for buying cannabis seeds in the US
Below, we’ll outline a few important tips to help you make good, informed decisions when it comes to buying seeds. These are mostly aimed at novice growers, but they could be helpful for anyone in the market.
Decide how many seeds you need
Seeds usually come in packs of 1, 3, 5 or 10. So you should consider how many you plan to grow, and buy accordingly. Though you might initially want to buy more to account for any seeds that don’t germinate, most high-quality seeds should germinate in the right conditions, so you needn’t overstock in the expectation of failure.
That said, if you plan to grow well into the future, properly stored cannabis seeds can last for months or years and remain viable. Just remember that different states have different rules about how many plants you can grow at a single time per household and per person.
Stick to feminized seeds
Use feminized seeds! For those who don’t know what this means, feminized seeds are those that only produce female plants. Females produce the tasty, THC-rich flowers most of us crave, while males produce subpar flowers and are generally used for breeding purposes.
From here, you have the option of choosing between photoperiod and autoflowering seeds. Photoperiod plants switch from the vegetative stage to the flowering stage when the daylight hours decrease to around 12 hours per day. If you’re growing indoors, you control when they transition by adjusting your grow lights; outdoors, plants will enter the flowering stage as the light hours naturally dwindle in autumn.
Autoflowering plants, on the other hand, transition to bloom automatically (generally after around 3–4 weeks of vegetation) and tend to complete their whole life cycle within 2–3 months. For growers who want to put in as little effort as possible without any major sacrifices to yields or quality, autos are a great option.
One thing to consider, however, is that if autoflowers sustain any major damage during the vegetative stage, they can’t be “held back” and allowed to recover before entering bloom. Photoperiods, on the other hand, can be kept in veg for as long as growers want, so long as the light cycle is appropriate. Furthermore, autoflowers tend to be much more sensitive to overfeeding.
Use a seedfinder tool
Seedfinder tools act much like a budtender at a dispensary. You tell it what you’re after, and the software narrows down the many thousands of seeds to those few that best suit your needs and desires.
Take a look at the Zamnesia seedfinder tool to find the perfect seeds for your next grow!
Check for customer reviews
It’s worth checking out reviews for both the seller and the seed itself. The cannabis community is fairly vocal and happy to share most of its wisdom, so you should be able to find some genuine opinions on the characteristics and quality of most seeds. Not only will you find out if they’re high-quality, but you’ll find out how best to grow them and how accurate the descriptions are—as they can sometimes be a little fanciful.
Start reading a grow guide
If you’re new to growing, then read detailed grow guides to deepen your understanding in advance. Ideally, you’ll have some idea of the process before you germinate your seeds. This way, you’ll always be one step ahead. What you don’t want to do is learn everything on the fly as your plants develop—if you don’t know what’s coming, you’re far more likely to make grave mistakes.
Buying cannabis seeds in the US: Simple when you know how
It’s pretty easy to buy cannabis seeds, equipment, and even buds in the US. If you’re looking to start a grow, check up on local laws to protect yourself, then research the best places to buy your weed seeds! Buying in person is always fun and informative if you have the option, otherwise we’d recommend shopping with us, where you’ll find a very large range of top-quality seeds for reasonable prices.
And whether you shop with us or not, take a look at our blog for in-depth and high-quality information on everything you could ever want to know about cannabis.
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