Barney’s Farm adds rooted cannabis clones to US online store

Barney’s Farm has expanded its U.S. online catalog with rooted cannabis clones grown at its California site, giving eligible customers live plants instead of seeds. The launch adds a new product category in states where cannabis plant purchases and cultivation are allowed under local law.

Why it matters: - Barney’s Farm is moving beyond seeds and into live plant sales, widening its U.S. genetics business. - Rooted clones give eligible customers a faster start than seeds because the plants arrive with established roots. - The launch is relevant only in jurisdictions where cannabis plant purchases and cultivation are permitted.

What happened: - Barney’s Farm introduced rooted cannabis clones in its U.S. online store. - The clones come from selected mother plants at the company’s California cultivation site in Watsonville. - The new category expands the company’s U.S. product range while the seed catalog remains available.

The details: - The clones are rooted cuttings taken from female mother plants, so they keep the genetics of the source plant. - The plants are propagated before shipment, which removes the germination and early seedling stages. - The company says only mother plants that pass its HLVd testing process are used for cutting. - HLVd is a cannabis pathogen that can spread through infected plant material and equipment. - The clone lineup includes Super Boof, Jelly Cake, Permanent Marker, Toad Venom, Cherry Poppers, Lemon Cherry Gelato, LFG, Blue Dream and Skunk #1. - Mimosa x Orange Punch is listed as an upcoming addition. - The company says availability can change based on stock and production schedule. - Strain-specific listings include genetic background and flowering characteristics. - The shipping box includes a built-in LED light and keeps plants upright during transit. - Orders ship via UPS Next Day Air with a flat $50 shipping charge, regardless of order size. - The company ships live plants on a weekly schedule to reduce transit time. - Customers are told to inspect shipments on delivery day and photograph damaged plants and packaging before removing the plant from its container. - Delivery issues are handled through customer support, with replacement or refund options outlined in the clone information.

Between the lines: - The clone launch gives Barney’s Farm a way to monetize selected genetics in a live-plant format, not just as seed stock. - The female-only source material removes the sex-identification step that can come with seed-grown plants. - State-by-state rules still shape who can buy these plants, so the rollout is limited by shipping restrictions as well as cultivation laws.

What’s next: - Barney’s Farm will keep accepting orders only for destinations where it can currently ship under its operating restrictions. - The clone catalog may expand as stock and production allow. - More information is available on the company’s U.S. store.

The bottom line: - Barney’s Farm is turning its cannabis genetics business into a live-plant retail offering, but access still depends on local law and shipping limits.