Marijuana Seeds, Clones Now Available For Purchase In MA

WORCESTER, MA — Cannabis plant seeds and clones are now available for sale as of Tuesday in Massachusetts, according to a statement from the Cannabis Control Commission.

The seeds and clones can be purchased at wholesale by licensed adult-use marijuana retailers, marijuana delivery operators, and medical marijuana treatment centers, then sold directly to consumers. "Clones” are defined as a clipping from a cannabis or marijuana plant that can be rooted and grown, according to the commission.

Licensees that sell seeds or clones at wholesale or to consumers are required to participate in the state's seed-to-sale tracking system, called Metrc. Seeds will be tracked in packages, while clones are tracked as immature plants. Clones are also subject to pesticide screening in accordance with state regulations.

Marijuana retailers, delivery operators, and treatment centers are now allowed to sell up to six clones per individual per day. There is no limit on the number of seeds that can be sold.

Massachusetts law allows anyone 21 or older to grow up to six cannabis plants in a home, or up to 12 plants in households with more than one person over age 21.

“Safety is paramount to us at the Commission,” Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director Shawn Collins said in a statement. “I’m proud that for the first time ever, Massachusetts residents will now be able to purchase both seeds and clones from licensed retailers and dispensaries that are closely regulated and tracked."

Collins said that anyone who chooses to grow their own plants at home is encouraged to follow public awareness tips available through MoreAboutMJ.org.

The Cannabis Control Commission was established by the ballot initiative approved by voters in November 2016 and in bipartisan legislation signed by Governor Baker in July 2017.