Is it Possible to Purchase Cannabis Seeds in New Zealand?

 

Marijuana legalization is a hot topic throughout the world right now, and it’s no different in New Zealand. While many places have legalized medical or recreational use for residents, New Zealand still has strict laws regarding possession and cultivation. However, a new referendum is in place that could change these laws and allow residents to enjoy medical or recreational marijuana throughout the country. As of right now, since the laws have not passed or been enacted, it is still illegal to possess or cultivate marijuana. Still, residents in New Zealand do have the option of purchasing cannabis seeds for their personal collection. If you’re in New Zealand and looking for marijuana seeds, check out our large selection now to find the best ones to add to your collection.

Marijuana Laws and Legislation in New Zealand

Right now, it is not legal to possess or consume marijuana for recreational or medical purposes in New Zealand. However, there is a referendum that is up to vote on regarding the legalization of marijuana. This is still in the very early stages, but it does provide hope that legalization is just a short while away. This referendum would set a minimum age for the possession of marijuana as well as restrict where it can be consumed and create a license for businesses. It would also limit advertisements and promote public health education in all of the states of New Zealand.

New Zealand states, including Auckland, Waikato, Northland, and Taranaki, do not have individual laws right now allowing for the possession of marijuana. Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, and residents of Manawatu-Wanganui, as well as Wellington and the remaining states, do, however, have the option of voting on the referendum and have a say in what could happen in the future.

One state, Northland, has been pushing for legalization for some time now. Known unofficially as the “marijuana capital of New Zealand,” Northland has made headlines in the past with major grow operations being busted. The area is known for its weather and would be a perfect environment to grow marijuana if it were legal to do so. Northland has been trying to trial marijuana legalization as far back as 2012. As of the time writing this article it is still illegal to cultivate marijuana in Northland and other states, though changes may be coming to New Zealand as a whole.

Right now, the referendum in New Zealand does not quite have the support needed to pass. As of December 2019, there were around 45% of voters who were for passing the referendum. If it does pass, it will take some time for everything to get sorted out and for laws to change before marijuana will become legal.

Can You Still Buy Marijuana Seeds?

Those in New Zealand may not be able to purchase marijuana seeds locally because of little availability, but that doesn’t mean they cannot start a collection of marijuana seeds. Instead, they’ll want to purchase souvenir cannabis seeds. These are the same as those intended for germination, but they’re bought with the idea of starting a collection instead of germination. They are still viable seeds and can be germinated in the future. The idea behind this is mainly to start collecting seeds now, so when the laws do change, the buyer will already have a number of strains to pick from and can start growing their own plants right away.

A seed collection can be as small or as large as the collector would like. It’s just important to ensure the seeds are high-quality seeds and to make sure they are the strains the collector finds interesting or that they might like to grow if the laws change. Cannabis seeds can be collected and saved for the future, though seeds that are known as being more difficult to germinate may not be as good as an option for souvenir marijuana seeds compared to ones that are easier to germinate.

Buying Seeds to Use as Souvenir Seeds

Any marijuana seeds can count as souvenir cannabis seeds, as long as they’re not germinated. The intention is what matters here as seeds can be collected but cultivation is still illegal. Buyers can pick out the strains they prefer and order the seeds online through a reputable seed bank like i49. This gives them the opportunity to purchase different strains as well as different types so they can have a large collection ready once laws do change.

It is not yet known if the new laws that could come into play are going to allow for cultivation. However, if marijuana is legalized, cultivation could be allowed from the beginning or may be legalized later on. Those who collect seeds will be able to use their seeds as soon as cultivation is legal, especially if they have stored them properly. Those who are starting a collection with the intention of cultivating marijuana once it becomes legal can buy as many seeds as they would like, pre-legalization.

Marijuana seeds need to be stored in air-tight jars to prevent moisture from getting to them. They also need to be stored somewhere that is cool, and that is dark all of the time. This helps prevent light and warmth from reaching the seeds. As long as the seeds are stored properly, they will continue to be viable for at least three years. This way, if the laws do take some time to change, the collectors won’t have to worry about whether they will be able to germinate the seeds once cultivation becomes legal.

After cultivation becomes legal, some collectors may have older seeds that they will want to try to germinate. As long as they’ve purchased high-quality cannabis seeds from the beginning and made sure they stored them properly, this shouldn’t be an issue. Seeds can be tested to see if they are still viable, a process that can happen just before planting. Once the collector is ready to grow a plant, they can germinate the seed to produce a taproot that will be planted into soil.

What Type of Marijuana Seeds to Buy?

Marijuana seeds come with different labels, depending on the type of seed they are and what is needed to grow them. This includes regular seeds, feminized seeds, and auto-flowering seeds, all of which will be a great option depending on what the person wants when they grow the plants.

• Regular Marijuana Seeds – Regular marijuana seeds produce both male and female plants. This is great for the grower who wants to breed new strains, as the male plants will pollinate the female ones. This is not so good for those who are just looking to harvest marijuana for personal consumption. This means growers will need to watch the plants carefully during the vegetative phase so male plants can be removed and used for something else before pollination can occur.
• Feminized Marijuana Seeds – Feminized marijuana seeds remove the worry about male plants growing for those who just want to grow marijuana and not worry about saving seeds or breeding new strains. Those growing feminized seeds, especially indoors, will need to pay attention to the lighting schedule for the plants as they near the end of the vegetative stage. Marijuana plants are photo-dependent, so the number of daylight hours will need to be adjusted to enable them to begin flowering.
• Auto-Flowering Marijuana Seeds – The last type of cannabis seeds is auto-flowering. These produce plants that are not photo-dependent, which means they will start to flower at the right point in their growth cycle, even if the lighting schedule isn’t changed. Often, auto-flowering seeds are also feminized, so they only produce female plants. This makes them an excellent option for beginners, as they are relatively easy to grow and don’t require as much care compared to photoperiod plants.

Try Out These Cannabis Seeds

When you want to purchase cannabis seeds, whether they’re for a collection or for growing, it’s important to choose the right ones to buy. There are a number of different ways to sort through the hundreds of seeds available on our website to make sure you find the perfect one. We offer a number of different categories, so you can find what you’re looking for and browse through everything that might be available to find new strains you might not have tried before.

For beginners, it’s helpful to look for seeds that are easier to grow. This enables them to get started with a smaller time commitment and have a much higher chance of getting a good harvest out of the plants they grow. Auto-flowering seeds like our Auto Moby Dick feminized seeds, as well as our Auto Gorilla Glue #4 feminized seeds, are some of the easiest to grow. Feminized seeds like our LA Confidential feminized seeds and Trainwreck feminized seeds are very easy to grow as well.

New collectors may want to go with what’s the least expensive to ensure they don’t spend a lot of money in case they find they don’t like growing their own marijuana once it does become legal. We offer a number of cheap seeds. Though regular seeds are often the least expensive, we do have some inexpensive auto-flowering seeds like Auto Gelato feminized seeds and Auto OG Kush feminized seeds. We also offer inexpensive feminized seeds like our Purple Kush feminized seeds and Blue Haze feminized seeds. Any of these are likely a good option for a beginner.

Most people will want to get as much as possible out of each plant. If the number of plants is limited per household once cultivation is legalized, this can be crucial since there can’t be a lot of plants grown at one time. Auto-flowering options that tend to have higher yields include our Auto Critical 2.0 feminized seeds and Auto Devil XXL feminized seeds. We also offer feminized seeds that are high-yield, including Grape Ape feminized seeds and Lemon OG feminized seeds.

Why Should You Purchase Marijuana Seeds from i49?

Marijuana seeds can be difficult to come by in New Zealand since cultivation and possession is illegal. For this reason, most collectors will purchase their seeds online. It can be risky to do this since there are many websites that will claim to offer marijuana seeds but will send out low-quality seeds, if they send any seeds at all. Instead, it’s always a better idea to look for a reputable seed bank to ensure the seeds are high-quality.

Our seed bank offers hundreds of different strains, making it easy for you to find the perfect ones to add to your collection. We only store high-quality marijuana seeds and hand-select all seeds before shipping them to your door. We also have a customer support team available if you have any questions before or after purchasing your seeds. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find marijuana seeds to add to your collection and to offer as many strains as possible so you can find what you’re looking for.

Marijuana may not yet be legal in New Zealand, but the laws are changing, and it is possible that cultivation will become legal in the near future. For now, it’s possible to purchase marijuana seeds and begin a seed collection. If you’d like to buy cannabis seeds in New Zealand, browse our store now and take a look at the hundreds of strains we have available or contact the i49 support team.