There are plenty of places to buy cannabis seeds online, and they are not all equal. Whether you are buying your first pack or adding to a long-standing collection, these are the eight things worth checking before you order from a UK seed bank.
1. Genuine breeder packs
Seeds of different strains look identical, so the label is everything. A good seed bank sells original packs from named breeders, clearly stating who bred each strain. At Freedom of Seeds every strain lists its breeder, and you can browse each breeder’s full range, from Barney’s Farm and Dutch Passion to Humboldt Seed Company.
2. A wide range of breeders
A bigger choice of breeders means more classic strains, more new releases and easier comparison. We stock more than 90 breeders and around 3,500 strains.
3. Clear seed types
Each product should say whether the strain is feminised, regular or autoflowering. If those terms are new to you, read feminised vs autoflowering vs regular seeds.
4. Flexible pack sizes
Breeders’ standard packs are often 3, 5 or 10 seeds, which can make trying several strains expensive. Seed banks that offer smaller and larger packs give you more control. Many of our strains are available from a single seed, and our own Satdica Bulk Seeds range goes from 1 seed up to 100-seed bulk packs.
5. Discreet, tracked delivery
Check how orders are packed and posted. Freedom of Seeds ships every order in plain, discreet packaging with nothing on the outside mentioning cannabis seeds. UK orders go by Royal Mail Special Delivery, tracked and signed for, and orders paid before 12 noon Monday to Thursday are dispatched the same day. Full details, including EU and worldwide times, are on our delivery page.
6. Honest legal information
A trustworthy UK seed bank is upfront about the law: seeds are sold as souvenirs and collectibles, and cultivation without a licence is illegal in the UK. Be wary of any site that suggests otherwise. Our article Is it legal to buy cannabis seeds in my country? covers this in more detail.
7. Free seeds and fair pricing
Many seed banks add free seeds to orders. At Freedom of Seeds, free seeds come with every order. Compare the price per seed across pack sizes as well as the headline price.
8. Real customer support
Look for a seed bank with a working phone number and email, and clear answers about delivery and payment before you buy. You can reach us through our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to buy from a UK seed bank?
Yes. Buying and owning cannabis seeds is not an offence in the UK; germinating or cultivating them without a licence is.
How will my seeds arrive?
In plain, discreet packaging by tracked Royal Mail Special Delivery for UK orders.
Can I buy just one seed?
Yes, many strains are sold as single seeds, so you can try several strains without buying full packs.
Triploid strains from Satdica Bulk Seeds
A good seed bank should also carry the newest genetics. Triploid strains, with three sets of chromosomes rather than two, are one of the most talked-about recent developments. Our Satdica Bulk Seeds range includes Permanent Marker Triploid, GMO Cookies Triploid, Grape Runtz Triploid and Dynamite Triploid. Browse the full Triploid Seeds range or read our guide to triploid cannabis seeds.
The best seeds to buy
Our own recommendation for the best seeds to buy is, naturally, Freedom of Seeds and our house brand, Satdica Bulk Seeds. Satdica Bulk Seeds is our house brand, with more than 300 strains in packs from 1 to 100 seeds. Freedom of Seeds also stocks over 90 other breeders, and every order comes with free seeds.
A note on the law
Freedom of Seeds sells cannabis seeds as souvenirs and collectibles for adults. In the UK, buying and owning cannabis seeds is not an offence because the seeds contain no controlled substances, but germinating or cultivating them without a Home Office licence is illegal. The same applies in many other countries, so please check and follow your local laws. Nothing on this site is growing advice or medical advice.
