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's own materials describe a scientific, data-driven selection process (the Alexandria biobank and statistical clustering), but we have not found a published certificate of analysis (COA) tied to individual cultivars. We do not present specific 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 Cannabis Seeds in Washington, D.C.

Cannabis seeds in Washington, D.C.: laws, climate and ordering

Washington, D.C. at a glance – checked October 26, 2026

Adult-use cannabis: Yes (2015)
Home growing: Yes – 6 per person (3 mature), 12 per home, indoors
Ordering from Quebec Cannabis Seeds: we ship to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. before you germinate seeds. This is general information, not legal advice. Compare all 50 states in our US guide.

This page covers Washington, D.C.'s cannabis law for seed orders from Quebec and the growing conditions in this small, dense federal district. As of October 2026, D.C. has allowed adult-use cannabis and home growing since 2015, even though there is still no legal retail dispensary system.

Is it legal to grow cannabis in Washington, D.C.?

As of October 2026, adult-use cannabis has been legal in Washington, D.C. since 2015, under Initiative 71, which voters approved in 2014. Adults may grow at home: up to 6 plants per person (no more than 3 mature) and up to 12 plants per residence (no more than 6 mature), kept inside your principal residence. A federal budget rider still blocks a regulated retail market, so there is no legal dispensary system, and landlords may prohibit growing in a rental unit.

Source: DC Code § 48-904.01

Buying cannabis seeds online in Washington, D.C.: 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 Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. has a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and a first frost that typically arrives in late October to early November, giving growers a fairly long outdoor season. Space is the bigger constraint: most D.C. homes are rowhouses or apartments with small yards or none at all, so many growers rely on balconies, small patios, or an indoor setup. Summer humidity and occasional heavy thunderstorms call for good airflow and mold vigilance.

Quebec Cookies' tolerance for common pests and mold suits D.C.'s humid summers, Northern Lights Autoflower is compact enough for a tent, balcony or small indoor space, and NYC Diesel's late-October finish fits the district's fairly long season.

Quebec Cookies – bred by QCS, 70% sativa, 19–25% THC, ready late October outdoors, tolerant of common pests and mold
Northern Lights Autoflower – bred by QCS, autoflower, 90% indica, compact, 50–60 days
NYC Diesel – bred by QCS, sativa-dominant, up to 24% THC, ready late 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 Washington, D.C. from Quebec

Shipping: UPS Express only, with a tracking number, $25 per order, free on orders over $200.
Delivery time: usually 1 to 2 business days 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 Washington, D.C.

Is it legal to grow cannabis at home in Washington, D.C.?

Do you ship cannabis seeds to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Quebec Cannabis Seeds ships to Washington, D.C. from Quebec, Canada, by UPS Express with a tracking number. Shipping costs $25 and is free on orders over $200. There is no untracked shipping to the United States.

How long does delivery to Washington, D.C. take?

UPS Express to the United States usually takes 1 to 2 business days after the order ships. Orders usually ship the same day or within 24 hours of payment, Monday to Friday.

How do I pay from Washington, D.C.?

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: Maryland · Virginia. 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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