AlphaType is a cannabis genetics company that develops F1 hybrid cultivars using a biobank-based, data-driven breeding program rather than traditional selection alone.

Where is AlphaType based?

AlphaType lists operations in Seattle, Washington (USA), Basel (Switzerland) and Bogotá, Colombia.

How does AlphaType develop its genetics?

AlphaType maintains a biobank called Alexandria, with data from over 1,500 coded, open-source cultivars, and applies statistical clustering and cultivar-variance analysis to identify superior candidates for its F1 hybrids.

Are the strains on this page AlphaType's current lineup?

Not necessarily. AlphaType changes its own menu of genetics every year, so some strains QCS carries here may no longer be part of AlphaType's current catalog, even though the seeds remain available from QCS while supplies last.

Does AlphaType publish lab testing or COAs for its genetics?

AlphaType tests every production batch for germination and intersex (hermie) rate and reports the results to QCS batch by batch; QCS publishes them on its seed testing page, and every batch published there passed at 98% or 100% germination, with each strain’s own batch results listed. Cannabinoid and terpene certificates of analysis for these batches are in progress and not yet published, so QCS does not present potency numbers as AlphaType-certified lab results.

Where can I see THC/CBD, flowering time and yield for a strain?

Each product listed on this page shows its own typical genetics, cannabinoid range, flowering time and yield, as reported by QCS based on grow data for that specific strain.

Is AlphaType affiliated with Quebec Cannabis Seeds?

No. QCS is an independent, Quebec-based seed bank. AlphaType is one of the outside genetics sources QCS carries seeds from; it is not owned by or formally affiliated with QCS.

Does QCS choose which genetics AlphaType breeds for this collection?

Yes, for some of the strains here. QCS selects the parent genetics and the traits it wants, and AlphaType carries out the breeding to those specifications, rather than QCS simply reselling whatever is on AlphaType's general public menu.

Buy Marijuana Seeds in The State of Massachusetts

Cannabis seeds in Massachusetts: laws, climate and ordering

Massachusetts at a glance – checked October 26, 2026

Adult-use cannabis: Yes (2016)
Home growing: Yes – 6 per adult, 12 per home. Question 8 on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot would end this from 2028
Ordering from Quebec Cannabis Seeds: we ship to Massachusetts by UPS Express with tracking ($25, free on orders over $200). Pay by credit card or cryptocurrency (20% off).

Laws change, so check the current law in Massachusetts before you germinate seeds. This is general information, not legal advice. Compare all 50 states in our US guide.

This page covers home growing in Massachusetts, where adults have been allowed to grow since 2016 but a November 3, 2026 ballot question could change that. It also explains how the season differs between Cape Cod, the Boston area and the Berkshires.

Is it legal to grow cannabis in Massachusetts?

As of October 2026, adult-use cannabis is legal in Massachusetts under a law approved by voters in 2016. Adults may grow up to 6 plants each, with a maximum of 12 per residence, in a locked or secured area that is not visible from a public place. Question 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot would end adult-use sales and the adult-use home-grow authorization, effective January 1, 2028, if voters pass it. Massachusetts also has a medical program under which patients may grow.

Source: Mass.gov – Massachusetts law about recreational marijuana

Buying cannabis seeds online in Massachusetts: the federal rules

Under the federal law in force today (the 2018 Farm Bill), cannabis seeds with no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC have been treated as hemp, as the DEA said in informal letters in 2022. A new federal hemp definition takes effect on December 11, 2026, unless Congress delays it again, and it excludes viable seeds from plants above 0.3% total THC. Regulators have not yet said how they will apply it to seeds. Once a seed germinates, state law decides whether you may grow it. Read the federal section of our US guide.

Growing season and climate in Massachusetts

Eastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod benefit from the ocean, which delays fall frost into October, though sea fog and damp nights favor mold late in the season. Central Massachusetts and the Berkshires in the west are cooler, and frost can arrive in late September at higher elevations. Summers are warm and humid statewide, and remnants of tropical storms sometimes pass through in September. Plants that finish by the end of September avoid most of these risks.

These hybrids are ready between mid-September and early October, which suits the cooler Berkshires and gets coastal harvests in before the dampest autumn weather.

Quebec Early Bud – bred by QCS, balanced hybrid, about 20% THC, ready mid-September outdoors
Early Hash Skunk – balanced hybrid, about 21% THC, ready in September outdoors
Super Critical – bred by QCS, 60% indica, ready late September to early October outdoors

Harvest dates and THC figures are ranges from our strain pages, not promises: results depend on the grower, the method and the season’s weather.

Ordering cannabis seeds to Massachusetts from Quebec

Shipping: regular shipping $10 (no tracking number) or UPS Express $25 (with a tracking number), free on orders over $200.
Delivery time: usually 5 to 10 business days with regular shipping and 1 to 2 business days with UPS Express, after the order ships. Orders ship the same day or within 24 hours of payment, Monday to Friday.
Packaging: plain, unbranded stealth packaging with no mention of the contents. Use a street address, not a PO box.
Payment: Visa or Mastercard, or cryptocurrency with 20% off. Prices can be shown in US dollars at par with Canadian prices.
Guarantees: delivery is guaranteed, and if fewer than 80% of your seeds germinate we send replacements.
Who can order: adults 18 and over who meet the legal age where they live. Order directly on the website.

Frequently asked questions about cannabis seeds in Massachusetts

Is it legal to grow cannabis at home in Massachusetts?

Do you ship cannabis seeds to Massachusetts?

Yes. Quebec Cannabis Seeds ships to Massachusetts from Quebec, Canada. Regular shipping costs $10 (usually 5 to 10 business days, no tracking number) and UPS Express costs $25 (usually 1 to 2 business days, with a tracking number). Shipping is free on orders over $200.

How long does delivery to Massachusetts take?

Regular shipping to the United States usually takes 5 to 10 business days and UPS Express usually takes 1 to 2 business days, after the order ships. Only UPS Express includes a tracking number. Orders usually ship the same day or within 24 hours of payment, Monday to Friday.

How do I pay from Massachusetts?

US customers pay by Visa or Mastercard, or by cryptocurrency for 20% off. Prices can be shown in US dollars at par with Canadian prices, with no conversion.

Nearby states: New York · New Hampshire · Connecticut · Rhode Island. See all 50 states, US shipping and payment in our guide to buying cannabis seeds in the USA, or shop all seeds.

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