Find the Best Cannabis Seed Bank

A germination guarantee means the seed bank will replace seeds that fail to sprout, provided you follow their method and document it with photos. ILGM offers 100% — the strongest in the industry. NASC offers store credit for failed seeds. Herbies guarantees 70% minimum. For beginners, the guarantee is a useful safety net. Experienced growers typically hit high germ rates regardless.

Feminized seeds are bred to produce only female plants (which produce buds) with 99%+ reliability. Regular seeds produce roughly 50% males and 50% females — you'll need to identify and remove males before they pollinate. Beginners should always use feminized seeds. Breeders prefer regulars for making new crosses.

Store seeds in a cool, dark, dry place. A sealed container in the refrigerator is ideal for long-term storage — keep them away from light, heat, and humidity. Properly stored seeds remain viable for 2-5 years. Collectors use airtight glass jars with silica gel packs to maintain low humidity. Don't freeze seeds as it can damage cell walls.

Seeds are sold as novelty souvenirs and shipped to all 50 states, but cultivation laws vary significantly. States like Idaho, Kansas, and Nebraska have strict laws against any cannabis cultivation. Even in states with medical programs, home growing may be restricted or banned. Some seed banks won't honor germination guarantees in states where cultivation is illegal. Always check your state's current laws before germinating.

For beginners, autoflower strains are easiest — they don't require light schedule changes and finish in 8-10 weeks. Highly forgiving choices include Northern Lights (resilient, classic), Blue Dream (high yield, mold resistant), and any beginner-labeled Mephisto autoflower from NASC or Multiverse. Avoid exotic or temperamental genetics for your first grow — save those for when you have experience to handle them.

US-based banks (NASC, Multiverse Beans, Homegrown) ship via USPS in 2-5 days with no customs risk and full tracking. International banks (ILGM, Herbies, Seedsman) ship from Europe, taking 5-21 days to the US with some customs seizure risk. For US growers, domestic banks are strongly preferred for reliability and speed. International banks sometimes offer lower prices or access to genetics not yet available domestically.

Yes — most seed banks offer 10-15% discounts for Bitcoin payments. ILGM and Seedsman both offer 10% off with crypto. Bitcoin is also more reliable than credit cards for seed purchases, since some processors flag or decline these transactions. If you're comfortable with crypto, it's usually the best payment method for both price and reliability.