Can you buy cannabis seeds legally

• Posted on 30 June 2021
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Can I buy cannabis seeds legally?
The legality of cannabis seeds is a bit tricky. Generally, cannabis seeds are legal in most countries in Europe. However, germinating seeds could be an illegal act in your country. We always advise customers to check the legal status of cannabis seeds in your country.

Can I buy cannabis seeds legally?
The legality of cannabis seeds is a bit tricky. Generally, cannabis seeds are legal in most countries in Europe. However, germinating seeds could be an illegal act in your country. We always advise customers to check the legal status of cannabis seeds in your country. This blog is only about cannabis seeds and not about the legal status of cannabis. This blog is not a legal advice and is purely informative.

Know before you grow!
Each country has its own approach about the legality of cannabis seeds. For example, in the Netherlands, you can buy cannabis seeds legally. However, if the seller suspects that the seeds are being used for large scale cultivation or commercial use, he/she is not allowed to sell the seeds to the customer. This results that shops often use a maximum number of seeds that can be purchased. In most other countries buying seeds will not get you into trouble. But if you germinate those seeds that can be an illegal act. You can buy them as a collector’s item or souvenir without the purpose to use them to grow cannabis for commercial or private purposes. The reason behind this is that cannabis seeds have no narcotic components.

Below we take a quick look on the laws of different countries.

Can cannabis seeds be shipped to the UK:
You can legally sell, buy or trade cannabis seeds in the UK. You can order them from another country or just buy them from stores in the UK. You will only be prosecuted if you germinate the cannabis seeds.

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Germany
Germany has a completely different approach to selling or buying cannabis seeds. Cannabis seeds are not illegal in Germany. But you can't buy them in Germany. The sale of cannabis seeds is prohibited. The free movement of products in Germany allows Germans to legally purchase cannabis seeds in other countries and have them delivered to Germany.

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Spain:
Spain is increasingly becoming the “new” Netherlands. Spain has a huge cannabis industry with many seed banks, grow shops and head shops. You can legally buy cannabis seeds in Spain for personal use on your own property.

Can cannabis seeds be sent to the Netherlands
The Netherlands is world famous for their cannabis laws. Although it is difficult to understand, cannabis is still illegal. This country has a cannabis tolerance policy. Anyone can legally buy seeds. However, germinating them is still illegal.

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Italy:
You can buy cannabis seeds all over Italy in grow shops. Buying it is not a criminal offence. If you germinate the seeds, you can be sued. All activities related to cannabis remain illegal.

Can cannabis seeds be sent to France:
In France, you can only buy cannabis seeds as a souvenir without the intention of germinating the seeds. In this regard, you can buy cannabis seeds in many shops throughout France. It is also legal to buy cannabis seeds from other countries and have them delivered to your address

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Belgium
Buying and sending cannabis seeds is legal in Belgium. In Belgium, the home cultivation of 1 female cannabis plant has been decriminalized, this does not mean that it is 100% legal.

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Luxembourg
Luxembourg will be the first European country to legalize home cultivation of cannabis. Adults are allowed to grow 4 cannabis plants per household. The trade in cannabis seeds becomes legal. Buying and sending cannabis seeds is legal.

Can cannabis seeds be sent to the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic allows the home cultivation of a limited number of cannabis plants. Even if this remains a gray area and the law must be studied as well as possible. Sending and buying cannabis seeds is legal in the Czech Republic.

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Denmark?
Buying and selling cannabis seeds is completely legal in Denmark. However, it is not allowed to germinate the seeds. Growing cannabis remains an offence.
Cannabis seeds may only be purchased as a souvenir/'collectible'

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Finland:
The sale and purchase of cannabis seeds is perfectly legal in Finland. However, you may not use the seeds to grow plants. The cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Finland.
Cannabis seeds may only be purchased as a souvenir/'collectible'

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Greece:
The sale and purchase of cannabis seeds is perfectly legal in Greece. However, you may not use the seeds to grow or germinate plants. The cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Greece. Cannabis seeds may only be purchased as a souvenir/'collectible'

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Hungary
The sale and purchase of cannabis seeds is perfectly legal in Hungary. However, you may not use the seeds to grow or germinate plants. The cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Hungary. Cannabis seeds may only be purchased as a souvenir/'collectible'

Can cannabis seeds be shipped to Ireland:
The sale and purchase of cannabis seeds is perfectly legal in Ireland. However, you may not use the seeds to grow or germinate plants. Growing cannabis is illegal in Ireland.
Cannabis seeds may only be purchased as a souvenir/'collectible'

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Poland:
The sale and purchase of cannabis seeds is perfectly legal in Poland. However, you may not use the seeds to grow or germinate plants. The cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Poland. Cannabis seeds may only be purchased as a souvenir/'collectible'

Can cannabis seeds be sent to Sweden:
Swedish law allows the sale and purchase of cannabis seeds and they may be sent by post. They may not be germinated or used to grow plants, but they can be purchased as a 'collectible'.