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.

Buying Cannabis Seeds Online in California: QCS

Cannabis seeds in California: laws, climate and ordering

California at a glance – checked October 26, 2026

Adult-use cannabis: Yes (2016)
Home growing: Yes – 6 per home; local rules may add limits
Ordering from Quebec Cannabis Seeds: we ship to California 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 California before you germinate seeds. This is general information, not legal advice. Compare all 50 states in our US guide.

This page covers California's home-grow rules and how to time an outdoor grow in a state that runs from foggy coast to hot inland valleys and the high Sierra. Adult use has been legal since 2016, with up to six plants per residence.

Is it legal to grow cannabis in California?

As of October 2026, cannabis is legal for adults in California, following the 2016 vote. Adults may grow up to six plants per residence. Plants must be in a locked space and not visible from a public right-of-way, and local rules and landlords may restrict home growing. California also has a medical program, and patients can grow at home.

Source: City of Long Beach summary of state law

Buying cannabis seeds online in California: 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 California

California has several very different growing zones. The Central Valley and inland Southern California have long, hot, dry summers that suit late-finishing plants, while areas near the ocean get summer fog and damp autumn air that can lead to bud rot. The far north has a long season too, but fall rains can arrive during October. Mountain areas in the Sierra Nevada have a much shorter season, with frost possible in September.

These October finishers make full use of California's long inland season, and Quebec Cookies is the choice for damp coastal autumns because it is tolerant of common pests and mold.

Durban Poison – pure sativa, about 18% THC, ready mid-October outdoors
NYC Diesel – bred by QCS, sativa-dominant, up to 24% THC, ready late October outdoors
Quebec Cookies – bred by QCS, 70% sativa, 19–25% THC, ready late October outdoors, tolerant of common pests and mold
Quebec Super Skunk – bred by QCS, mostly indica, up to 20% THC, ready in 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 California 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 California

Is it legal to grow cannabis at home in California?

Do you ship cannabis seeds to California?

Yes. Quebec Cannabis Seeds ships to California 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 California 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 California?

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: Oregon · Nevada · Arizona. 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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