Hemp Seed

Sourcing Hemp Seed and Cultivars

A hemp cultivation licensee in Florida may use only the following kinds of hemp seed and cultivars:

1. Seed and cultivars certified by a certifying agency as defined in Section 578.011(8), Florida Statutes. Certified seed will be labeled with a seal stating the name of the certifying agency and a certification number.
2.  Seed and cultivars approved by a university or institution conducting an Industrial Hemp Pilot Project. Labels will bear the statement “Pilot Project Hemp Seed” and identify the university or institution that granted approval.

Growers may not plant seed, clones or cuttings from their own hemp crop. Progeny of a certified hemp seed or pilot project hemp seed is not automatically certified/approved.

• View a list of pilot project approved seed and clones [ 18.6 kB ] .
• View a list of licensed seed dealers in Florida [ 293.5 kB ] .

Requirements for Selling Hemp Seed in Florida

Before selling hemp seed in Florida, you must register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) as a Seed Dealer. To apply for a Seed Dealer License, use our Seed Dealer Licensing and Regulatory Website.

Requirements for Selling Hemp Clones in Florida

Before selling hemp clones in Florida, you must register with FDACS as a nursery or stock dealer. Visit our Nursery and Stock Dealer Registration page to learn more.