Several online seed banks offer promotional deals that provide customers with free cannabis seeds, either as automatic add-ons to orders or through specific "buy-one-get-one" style promotions. These offers are structured to incentivize larger purchases and provide value to customers seeking to expand their seed collections. The availability, terms, and types of free seeds vary by provider, and some promotions are time-limited.
Understanding Free Seed Promotions
Free seed offers are a common marketing strategy used by online seed banks to attract and retain customers. Typically, these promotions are tied to order value, with the quantity of free seeds increasing as the customer spends more. Some promotions are automatically applied at checkout, while others require the customer to select their preferred free seed type from available options.
It is important for consumers to note that while these offers provide additional seeds at no extra cost, the seeds themselves are not free samples in the traditional sense, as they are part of a paid transaction. The value is in receiving bonus seeds beyond the primary purchase.
Key Seed Banks and Their Offer Structures
Based on the available information, several seed banks have notable free seed programs. The details below are sourced from promotional announcements and informational articles about these services.
Seedsman
Seedsman, a seed bank based in Barcelona, Spain, offers free seeds with orders over a specific threshold. According to the source material, Seedsman provides up to 6 free seeds with every order over $35. The number of free seeds is correlated with the order value, increasing as the customer spends more, up to a maximum of 6 seeds.
The free seeds are automatically added to the shopping basket when seeds are added. Customers have the flexibility to choose the type of free seeds they receive; the options include regular, feminized, or auto-fem seeds. To change the type, a customer must visit their shopping basket and select their preferred strain type.
In addition to the standard free seed program, Seedsman ran a specific time-limited promotion for autoflowering seeds. This promotion, which was scheduled to run from June 10th to June 24th, allowed customers to double their seeds by purchasing any Seedsman Autoflowering 3 pack. The free seeds were added automatically to the order. During this promotion, Seedsman also released nine new and exclusive autoflowering strains.
I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM)
I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) is a seed bank based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. According to the source material, ILGM does not offer free seeds with every order. Instead, their promotion is a "buy 10, get 10 free" deal. When a customer purchases 10 seeds, they receive 10 additional seeds for free. The source describes this as a 50% saving. The free seeds are automatically applied when 10 seeds are added to the shopping basket.
Marijuana Seeds NL (MSNL)
Marijuana Seeds NL (MSNL) is a London-based seed bank founded in 1999. The source indicates that MSNL offers at least 5 free seeds with every order. The number of free seeds increases with the order value, with a maximum of 10 free seeds offered when a customer spends $141 USD.
Gorilla Seed Bank
Gorilla Seed Bank, also based in London, UK, was founded in 2011. According to the source, Gorilla Seed Bank offers at least one free seed with every order. The source does not provide further details on the structure or maximum quantity of this offer.
Herbies Seeds and Other Offers
The source material mentions other seed banks with free seed offers, though specific details are limited. Herbies Seeds is noted for offering 1 free seed for every $2.70 spent. ILGM and WeedSeedsExpress are listed as having "Buy 10 get 10 seeds FREE" offers. These are presented as examples of available free seed deals online.
Eligibility and Redemption Process
For the seed banks described, the primary eligibility requirement is a minimum order value. For example, Seedsman requires an order over $35 to qualify for up to 6 free seeds, and ILGM requires the purchase of 10 seeds to receive 10 free seeds.
The redemption process is typically automated. For most of these seed banks, the free seeds are added to the shopping basket automatically when the qualifying items are added. This means customers do not need to enter a separate code or complete a special request form for the standard free seed offers.
For the Seedsman autoflowering promotion, the free seeds were also added automatically when the qualifying product (an Autoflowering 3 pack) was added to the basket.
The ability to choose the type of free seeds (e.g., regular, feminized, auto-fem) is available with some providers. Seedsman explicitly allows customers to change the type of free seeds in their shopping basket. The source material does not specify if this option is available with other seed banks.
Geographic and Shipping Considerations
The seed banks mentioned have varying shipping policies. Seedsman and Gorilla Seed Bank ship worldwide. Marijuana Seeds NL (MSNL) also ships worldwide. I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) ships to the US and EU but not to Canada or the UK.
U.S. consumers should be aware that the legality of purchasing and possessing cannabis seeds varies by state. While the seed banks may ship to the U.S., it is the customer's responsibility to understand and comply with local laws. The source material does not address legal restrictions.
Conclusion
Free seed offers from online seed banks provide an opportunity for customers to receive additional seeds at no extra cost, typically by meeting a minimum order value or purchasing a specific quantity. Key providers like Seedsman, ILGM, MSNL, and Gorilla Seed Bank have structured their promotions to automatically add free seeds to qualifying orders. Some offers, like Seedsman's autoflowering promotion, are time-limited. The process for receiving these free seeds is generally automated at checkout, with some providers offering customer choice regarding seed type. Consumers should review the specific terms of each seed bank, including shipping policies and legal responsibilities, before making a purchase.