The legality of buying cannabis seeds in the UK is a bit of a grey area. While it is legal to purchase and own cannabis seeds, it is illegal to germinate them without a license.
It is important to note that laws and regulations surrounding cannabis can vary depending on the country or region, so it is always best to do your research and stay informed.
History of Cannabis Legalities
Cannabis was added to the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1920 around a century ago. Then, in 1971, the Misuse of Drugs act meant that drugs were categorised into class A (most dangerous), class B and class C (least dangerous). As you would imagine, having class A drugs would lead to the severest of punishments.
In the UK, cannabis is considered as a class B drug and is therefore seen as quite dangerous. It is illegal to possess, grow and sell. In recent years, however, medical cannabis has been gaining popularity. UK medical cannabis prescriptions have been available since 2018 but not many have been able to access it.
Learn how to get a UK medical cannabis prescription.
Cannabis Seeds
Just because cannabis is illegal, doesn’t mean cannabis seeds are. Generally speaking, you can buy, sell and possess cannabis seeds of all strains.
However, there is a twist. It is illegal to grow cannabis seeds; therefore, it is not legal to buy, sell or possess cannabis seeds with the intention of growing. We, at Kings Seed Bank, cannot sell seeds to a customer if we know or are told that you are intending to grow cannabis.
We sell cannabis seeds as
- Souvenirs/collection items
- Bird food
- Fish bait
- To preserve the genetics for future generations
Is it Legal to buy Cannabis Seeds in UK ?
Yes, it is legal and you can buy the very best cannabis seeds at Kings Seed Bank – but only as souvenirs, bird food or fish bait.
