What types of cannabis seeds are there?

When buying, you’ll come across three main categories:

Feminized Seeds:
These seeds are specially bred to produce almost exclusively female plants – ideal for anyone aiming for flowering plants.

Autoflower Seeds:
They flower automatically after a few weeks, regardless of the light cycle. This makes them particularly popular with beginners or for discreet indoor grows.

Regular Seeds:
These produce both male and female plants. They are ideal for breeders who want to work with genetics or select specific plants.

What makes a vendor “reliable”?

Especially online, there are many vendors – but not all operate with the same level of transparency. Look for:

• Clear information about shipping, payment, and data protection
• Transparent seed origins (e.g., partnerships with well-known breeders)
• Genuine customer reviews
• Discreet shipping (neutral sender, no promotional material on the package)

💡 Tip: You can find many trustworthy vendors directly in our vendor comparison

What should you consider when buying?

Legal framework:
Check whether cannabis seeds can be legally ordered and possessed in your country. In Germany, for example, possession is legal, but cultivation is not.

Purpose:
Some strains are better suited for medical use, others for collecting or research. Only buy what you fully understand.

Germination rate & freshness:
Good vendors offer a germination guarantee or publish test results.

Shipping & packaging

A reliable shop ships:

• Neutrally and discreetly (often without visible cannabis reference)
• With tracking information
• In a stable, protective envelope

Some shops even offer special “stealth” packaging for countries with stricter customs regulations.