Buying Cannabis Seeds in Canada
Is it legal to buy cannabis seeds in Canada?
Cannabis seeds are regulated under Canadian cannabis laws. Adults of legal age may possess cannabis seeds, but the rules governing their sale and purchase depend on federal, provincial and territorial laws. Cannabis seeds sold within Canada's regulated cannabis market must come from authorized sources. Customers are responsible for understanding the laws that apply in their province or territory before purchasing, possessing, germinating or growing cannabis seeds.
How old do I have to be to order?
You must meet the legal cannabis age in your province or territory. The minimum age is 18 in Alberta, 21 in Quebec, and 19 in the other Canadian provinces and territories. International customers must meet the applicable legal age requirements in their jurisdiction.
How many cannabis plants can I grow at home in Canada?
Under federal law, adults of legal age may grow up to four cannabis plants per household from legal seeds or seedlings, subject to provincial, territorial, municipal and other applicable restrictions.
Quebec prohibits personal cannabis cultivation. Other local rules, including tenancy, condominium and municipal restrictions, may also apply. Always confirm the laws where you live before germinating or growing cannabis seeds.
Do you ship to Quebec?
Yes. Montreal Cannabis Seeds is based in Montreal and ships orders to customers throughout Quebec and the rest of Canada.
Quebec prohibits personal cannabis cultivation and the possession of cannabis plants. Customers are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws concerning cannabis seeds and their intended use.
Are your seeds feminized?
Most of our seeds are feminized, but we also carry autoflowering, fast version and CBD genetics. Each product page identifies the seed type, so always check the product description before ordering.
Browse our feminized seeds, autoflower seeds, fast versions and CBD seeds to find genetics suited to your preferences.
What is the difference between feminized and autoflower seeds?
Feminized photoperiod seeds are bred to produce female plants and begin flowering in response to changes in the light cycle.
Autoflowering seeds are also generally feminized but begin flowering primarily according to age rather than a change in light schedule. Many autoflower varieties have shorter overall growing cycles and more compact plant structures.
Photoperiod varieties generally provide growers with more control over the vegetative period and eventual plant size.
What are fast version seeds?
Fast version seeds are feminized photoperiod genetics bred to finish flowering sooner than their standard counterparts. Many finish approximately one to two weeks earlier, depending on the strain and growing conditions.
Their shorter flowering period can make them useful in regions with shorter outdoor growing seasons.
Which seeds are best for growing outdoors in Canada?
Canadian outdoor growing conditions vary considerably by region.
In areas with shorter summers and earlier autumn weather, growers often look for autoflowering, fast version or hardy photoperiod genetics with shorter flowering periods and good resistance to cooler conditions.
Browse our outdoor cannabis seed collection and our September and October harvest categories for genetics selected for Canadian growing conditions.
When should I plant cannabis seeds outdoors in Canada?
Timing depends on your location, local climate, genetics and applicable laws.
In many Canadian regions, growers who are legally permitted to cultivate cannabis start photoperiod plants indoors during spring and move them outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
Autoflowering varieties have shorter life cycles and may offer greater flexibility in regions with shorter outdoor seasons.
Always check local cultivation laws before germinating or growing cannabis seeds.
Do you sell wholesale?
Yes. We supply bulk cannabis seeds to eligible retailers and other business customers. Visit our wholesale cannabis seeds page for additional information or contact us to discuss your requirements.
Guarantee and Germination
Do you guarantee your cannabis seeds?
Yes. Every eligible purchase is backed by our 100% Seed Guarantee.
The 100% Seed Guarantee means that we stand behind eligible purchased seeds. If an approved claim involves a legitimate problem with your order or seeds, we will provide an appropriate resolution, which may include replacement seeds, store credit, a refund or another suitable solution depending on the circumstances.
Germination-related claims are specifically covered by our separate 80% Germination Guarantee described below.
Do you guarantee germination?
Yes. Eligible purchased seeds are covered by our 80% Germination Guarantee for 90 days from the date of purchase, where germination is legally permitted.
An 80% germination rate means that, for example, at least 4 seeds from an eligible pack of 5 should germinate when appropriate germination practices are followed.
What happens if fewer than 80% of my seeds germinate?
Contact our customer service team within 90 days of purchase and provide:
Your order number
Strain name
Number of seeds attempted
Number of seeds that germinated
Germination method used
Eligible claims are reviewed individually. Approved claims may be resolved with replacement seeds, store credit, a refund or another appropriate solution.
Are free seeds covered by the guarantee?
Free, promotional and prize seeds have no cash value and may not qualify for the same guarantee coverage as purchased seeds.
If you experience a problem with promotional seeds, contact us and we will review the situation.
How should I germinate cannabis seeds?
Where germination is legally permitted, one commonly used method is the damp paper towel method.
Place seeds between damp—not soaking wet—paper towels on a plate, cover them and keep them in a dark location at approximately 21–25 °C (70–77 °F). Many viable seeds develop a taproot within approximately 2–5 days.
Once a taproot appears, the seed can be transferred carefully to an appropriate growing medium.
Keep a record of your germination method if you may need to submit a guarantee claim.
How should cannabis seeds be stored?
Store cannabis seeds in a cool, dry and dark environment protected from moisture, heat, light and major temperature fluctuations.
For longer-term storage, many people use a sealed container in a refrigerator. Allow refrigerated seeds to gradually return to room temperature before opening the container to help reduce condensation.
When stored properly, cannabis seeds may remain viable for several years.
Can you guarantee plant characteristics?
No. Flowering time, harvest time, yield, plant size, aroma, appearance and other characteristics shown on our product pages are typical expectations rather than guarantees.
Genetics, phenotype, climate, growing environment and cultivation practices can all influence the final characteristics of a plant.
Shipping and Delivery
How quickly are orders processed?
Once payment is confirmed, we aim to process and ship orders within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Orders placed on weekends or holidays are normally processed on the next business day.
How long does shipping take within Canada?
Estimated delivery times are:
Standard Shipping: 4–11 business days
Express Shipping: 1–4 business days
Delivery times are estimates rather than guarantees and can be affected by the carrier, weather, holidays and other circumstances outside our control.
See our Shipping Information page for current details.
How long does shipping take to the United States?
Express shipping to the United States is typically estimated at 1–3 business days after processing.
Customs processing, carrier delays, weather and other circumstances may increase delivery times.
How long does international shipping take?
International standard shipping typically takes approximately 15–21 business days.
Customs processing and local postal services can result in additional delays.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Montreal Cannabis Seeds ships to Canada, the United States and many international destinations.
Customers are responsible for verifying whether cannabis seeds can legally be purchased, imported, possessed or received in their destination country or jurisdiction before placing an order.
Is your packaging discreet?
Yes. Orders are shipped in plain, discreet packaging without exterior branding or wording identifying the contents as cannabis seeds.
Do you provide tracking?
Tracking is included with Express Shipping. When available, your tracking number will be sent by email after the order ships.
Standard Shipping generally does not include tracking.
Do you ship to PO boxes?
Canadian Express orders may be delivered to PO boxes through Canada Post.
U.S. Express orders require a physical delivery address.
Are customs fees included?
No. Any customs duties, taxes, brokerage charges, import fees or other charges imposed by the destination country are the customer's responsibility.
What happens if customs stops my package?
International shipments may be inspected by customs authorities.
We cannot guarantee that cannabis seeds will be admitted into every country or jurisdiction. Customers are responsible for determining whether cannabis seeds can legally be imported and possessed at their destination before ordering.
What happens if my package is delayed or lost?
If your order includes tracking, check the tracking information first.
If your package has not arrived after the estimated delivery period, contact us with your order number. We will review the shipping method, tracking information, delivery address and available carrier information to determine the appropriate next step.
What if I entered the wrong shipping address?
Contact us immediately.
If the order has not yet been processed or shipped, we can usually correct the address. Once an order has shipped, changes may no longer be possible.
Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address when placing an order.
Orders, Payments and Returns
What payment methods do you accept?
Available payment methods are displayed during checkout and may include:
Interac e-Transfer
Credit card
Bitcoin
Payment options may change depending on payment-provider availability.
Can I pay with Bitcoin or cryptocurrency?
Yes. We accept Bitcoin as an available payment option.
Please see our Bitcoin payment page for current payment instructions before sending cryptocurrency.
Can I cancel or modify my order?
Contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or modify an order.
Orders can generally be changed or cancelled before processing begins. Once an order has been processed or shipped, cancellations or modifications may no longer be possible.
What happens if I receive the wrong seeds or my seeds arrive damaged?
Contact customer service and provide:
Your order number
Product ordered
Product received
Photos of the product and packaging when applicable
Eligible claims will be reviewed under our guarantee policy and may qualify for replacement, store credit, a refund or another appropriate resolution.
Can cannabis seeds be returned?
Because seeds are biological products, sales are generally final once an order has shipped.
Exceptions may apply for damaged or incorrect products, approved guarantee claims, or where applicable consumer-protection laws provide additional rights.
Please contact us before returning any product and review our Return Policy for complete details.
How are approved refunds issued?
Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method whenever possible.
The time required for the refund to appear depends on your bank, credit card issuer or payment provider.
Legal and General
Is cannabis legal everywhere?
No. Cannabis laws vary considerably between provinces, territories, states, countries and municipalities.
Different laws may apply separately to the purchase, sale, possession, importation, transportation, germination and cultivation of cannabis seeds.
Customers are responsible for understanding and complying with the laws that apply in their location.
Is the information on your website legal or medical advice?
No. Product descriptions, blog articles, FAQs, strain information, growing information and other website content are provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this website should be considered legal, medical or other professional advice.
Who is Montreal Cannabis Seeds?
Montreal Cannabis Seeds (MCS) is a Canadian cannabis seed bank based in Montreal, Quebec, with more than 10 years of experience offering and selecting cannabis genetics.
We provide a broad selection of feminized, autoflowering, fast version, CBD and specialty cannabis seeds, along with detailed strain information, discreet shipping and customer support.
Learn more on our About Us page.
How can I contact Montreal Cannabis Seeds?
You can contact Montreal Cannabis Seeds through:
- Live chat
- Phone: 514-805-2741
- Our Contact Us page
Telephone support is available Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
If your question concerns an existing purchase, please include your order number so we can assist you more efficiently.
Why buy from Montreal Cannabis Seeds?
Montreal Cannabis Seeds offers:
- A broad selection of cannabis genetics
- Feminized, autoflowering, fast version and CBD seeds
- Genetics selected for a variety of growing environments
- Discreet shipping
- Detailed strain information
- Responsive customer service
- A 100% Seed Guarantee on eligible purchases
- An 80% Germination Guarantee for 90 days on eligible purchased seeds
Montreal Cannabis Seeds — Quality Seeds. Discreet Shipping. 100% Seed Guarantee.