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Looking for cannabis clones in New York? Seeds Here Now ships rooted, named cuts from ACC to adults 21+ across the state, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Yonkers and Ithaca.
New York’s Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act gives adults a home plant allowance, and the Office of Cannabis Management has published rules on how it works.
This guide to New York cannabis clones covers what state law says about plants at home, how the federal hemp rules fit in, how our overnight clone shipping works, and which cuts are in stock right now.
Every cut we list is a named plant with a known lineage, so you can match a name you already know to the clone that arrives at your door.
Before you order: you must be 21 or older to buy from Seeds Here Now. Nothing on this page is legal advice; it is a plain-English summary of public law as we understand it on the date below.
Cannabis Clones in New York: Quick Facts
| Topic | What applies in New York |
|---|---|
| Adult-use status | Legal for adults 21+ under the MRTA (signed March 31, 2021); licensed retail sales began December 2022 |
| Home plant limit | 3 mature and 3 immature plants per adult, capped at 6 mature and 6 immature per household |
| Where plants must be kept | At your private residence, secured, and away from people under 21 |
| Possession | Up to 3 ounces of flower and 24 grams of concentrate in public |
| Regulator | New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) |
| How we ship | Overnight only, Monday to Wednesday evenings, to a street address |
Are Cannabis Clones in New York Legal?
Short answer: for adults 21 and older, New York allows a limited number of plants at home. The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed on March 31, 2021, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Cannabis Control Board oversee the market and the home cultivation rules.
A clone is a live plant, so once it arrives it counts toward your plant limit like any other plant. Here is how the main rules break down.
Home Plant Limits for Adults 21+
Each adult can keep up to 3 mature and 3 immature plants, and a household is capped at 6 mature and 6 immature plants no matter how many adults live there.
Plants must be kept at your private residence, secured, and out of reach of anyone under 21. Read the OCM home cultivation rules or ask a New York attorney before relying on any summary, including ours.
Possession Limits
Adults can carry up to 3 ounces of flower and 24 grams of concentrate in public, and the MRTA allows a larger amount stored securely at home. Plant limits and possession limits are separate rules.
Leases, Co-ops and Local Rules
Landlords, co-op boards and condo associations may have their own rules. If you rent or live in a co-op, check your lease or bylaws before you order clones for sale in New York for that address.
Can New York Dispensaries Sell Clones?
Licensed New York dispensaries sell to adults, but in-store availability of New York cannabis clones has been limited. That gap is why many adults look to mail-order cuts.
Federal Hemp Rules: What the Seed Change Means for Clones
Our clones ship as hemp-compliant cuttings under the federal hemp definition in effect today. You may have read about upcoming federal changes to hemp and seed rules. As we understand them, those changes are aimed at seeds, and live clones are not affected by the seed change.
Federal and state rules can change, and nothing on this page is a promise about future law. For official background on the federal hemp definition, see the Congressional Research Service summary in our sources, and check current New York rules before you order cannabis clones in New York.
Cannabis Clones in New York vs. Seeds
Seeds and clones solve different problems. A clone is a copy of one selected female plant, so you know exactly which cut you are getting. Seeds are new genetic combinations, which is why many growers love them.
If you already know the name of the cut you want, New York clones are the direct route. If you want to hunt through new genetics, seeds are the better fit.
| Factor | Cannabis seeds | Cannabis clones |
|---|---|---|
| What arrives | Sealed breeder packs | A live, rooted cutting of a known female plant |
| Genetics | Every seed is a new genetic combination | A copy of one selected mother plant |
| Shelf life | Years, stored cool and dry | Living plant: must be handled on delivery day |
| Shipping | Standard mail | Overnight only, Monday to Wednesday |
| Best for | Buyers building a genetics library | People who want one specific, named cut |
If seeds fit better, see our New York cannabis seeds guide. Our seeds are sold only to adults 21+.
How Overnight Shipping Works for New York Cannabis Clones
Clones are living plants, so we only ship them one way: overnight. Under our clone shipping policy, clone orders ship on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings so they never sit in a carrier warehouse over a weekend. Overnight clone shipping is a flat $50, the carrier’s actual rate.
- Cutoff: orders placed by Wednesday at noon ship that evening and usually arrive Thursday.
- Address: use a street address where someone will be home. Overnight carriers do not deliver to P.O. boxes.
- Coverage: we ship cannabis clones in New York to residential and business addresses statewide, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Yonkers, Ithaca.
- Weather: New York weather swings from humid summer heat to hard winter cold, so do not leave a live plant on a stoop or porch.
Packaging is designed to protect stems and hold humidity during a single night in transit. It is not designed to survive an afternoon on a porch, so plan to be home.
When Your New York Clones Arrive: What to Check
Our replacement policy depends on what happens in the first 24 hours, so treat delivery day like an appointment.
- Bring the box inside as soon as it is delivered.
- Photograph the package, inside and out, before you unpack everything.
- Photograph each clone as it arrived. Note anything like broken stems, mushy or black stems, mold, or pests.
- If anything is wrong, contact us within 24 hours of delivery using the clone replacement form.
Some travel stress is normal for any live plant. Damage that happened in transit is what our team needs to see in your photos. Clones left outside, refused, or reported after 24 hours are not covered. Our clone FAQ covers the rest.
How Cannabis Clones Are Made
Knowing how a cut is made helps you judge cannabis clones in New York before you choose one.
Mother Plant Provenance
The same strain name has dozens of different cuts with measurably different traits. The actual GG #4 phenotype only exists as a clone from the original mother. We work with breeders whose mothers have documented lineage and verified performance.
NY has a particular history with cannabis genetics — the original Sour Diesel cuts have Hudson Valley roots, the East Coast OG lineages run through NY, and NYC bodega culture has long supported clone-only elite strain trading among growers.
How to Transplant a Cannabis Clone
Most problems with cannabis clones in New York start in the first week after transplant.
When ready (white roots, 5–7 days new growth):
- Pre-moisten 1-gallon pot soil
- Dig hole sized to starter cube
- Add mycorrhizae
- Plant cube directly
- Top of cube level with soil
- Backfill gently
- Light water
- Reduce light 48hr, ramp up
- Watch 7 days
NYC apartment growers: fabric pots are essential for the limited airflow of indoor environments. Skip black plastic pots if possible — they retain heat and the indoor heat load adds up fast in summer Manhattan apartments.
Common Mistakes
- Overwatering
- Burying the stem
- Cold water
- Hot light too soon
- Skipping mycorrhizae
Hardening Off for NY Outdoor
Hardening off is the step most often skipped with cannabis clones in New York.
10-day acclimation:
- Days 1–2: Dappled shade, 1–2 hours
- Days 3–4: Partial sun, 3–4 hours
- Days 5–6: Half day outside
- Days 7–8: Full day, in overnight if below 50°F
- Days 9–10: Overnight outside if lows above 55°F
NY’s humid summers are gentler than dry Western heat on hardening clones. The bigger threats are late-summer humidity and fall rain — which is a flowering-stage concern, not a hardening concern.
Hop Latent Viroid (HpLVd)
The most economically devastating cannabis pathogen of the past decade. NY’s commercial cultivation industry has been actively managing HpLVd since the licensed market launched. We use HpLVd-screened mother stock with PCR-tested lineage. Tissue culture lines available for premium operations.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones in New York
This section covers the climate side of cannabis clones in New York: hardiness zones, frost dates and season length. Those factors matter more for cannabis clones in New York than almost anything else outdoors.
NY’s geography produces dramatic climate variation. The state covers USDA zones 3b through 7b on the 2023 map.
| Region | USDA Zone | Avg. Winter Low | Major Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondacks | 3b–4b | -35°F to -20°F | Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Old Forge, Tupper Lake |
| North Country | 4a–5a | -30°F to -15°F | Plattsburgh, Watertown, Massena |
| Finger Lakes & Western NY | 5b–6a | -15°F to -5°F | Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca |
| Catskills | 5a–5b | -20°F to -10°F | Margaretville, Kingston (parts) |
| Hudson Valley | 6a–6b | -10°F to 0°F | Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Albany |
| NYC Metro | 7a–7b | 0°F to 10°F | New York City, Yonkers, White Plains, Westchester |
| Long Island | 7a–7b | 0°F to 10°F | Riverhead, Hamptons, Montauk, Hempstead |
Growing season ranges from 90 frost-free days in the Adirondacks to 210+ days on the south shore of Long Island.
NY Outdoor Clone Calendar: Region-by-Region
Timing for cannabis clones in New York outdoors depends mostly on local frost dates.
Long Island (Zone 7a–7b, Frost-free ~210 days)
The longest season in NY. Supports nearly the full strain catalog including long-flowering varieties.
- Mid-April: Receive
- Late April: Transplant
- Early May: Hardening off
- Mid-May: Outdoor
- October–early November: Harvest
Long Island’s coastal proximity moderates temperature swings. The Hamptons specifically benefit from a slow autumn that lets even late-flowering strains finish.
NYC and Lower Hudson (Zone 7a–7b, Frost-free ~215 days)
For backyard cultivators in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx (where landlord/zoning allows):
- Mid-April: Receive
- Late April: Transplant
- Early May: Hardening off
- Mid-May: Outdoor
- Late October to early November: Harvest
Brooklyn backyards finish slightly later than nearby Westchester suburbs.
Hudson Valley (Zone 6a–6b, Frost-free ~185 days)
- Late April: Receive
- Early May: Transplant
- Mid-May: Hardening off
- Memorial Day: Outdoor
- October: Harvest
The Hudson Valley has cannabis cultivation history going back decades — Sour Diesel’s origin story routes through Hudson Valley growers in the early 90s. The valley microclimate has produced specific phenotypes worth preserving.
Albany / Capital Region (Zone 5b–6a, Frost-free ~150 days)
- Early May: Receive
- Mid-May: Transplant
- Late May: Hardening off
- Early June: Outdoor after frost (May 5–15)
- Late September to mid-October: Harvest
Western NY (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse — Zone 5b–6a, Frost-free ~165 days)
- Early May: Receive
- Mid-May: Transplant
- Late May: Hardening off
- Early June: Outdoor
- Early-mid October: Harvest
The Great Lakes thermal mass moderates temperature swings.
Finger Lakes (Ithaca, Geneva, Watkins Glen — Zone 5b–6a, Frost-free ~160 days)
Treat as Western NY timing. The lakes create localized microclimates that extend the season for properties near the water.
Plattsburgh / North Country (Zone 4a–5a, Frost-free ~135 days)
- Mid-May: Receive
- Late May: Transplant
- Early June: Hardening off
- Mid-June: Outdoor (frost ends May 15–25)
- Late September to early October: Harvest
Lake Placid / Adirondacks (Zone 3b–4b, Frost-free ~95 days)
Autoflowers strongly preferred. Photoperiod clones outdoor are risky above 1,500 feet. Indoor or greenhouse only for serious cultivation above 2,000 feet.
Best Cannabis Strains for New York
For cannabis clones in New York, season length, humidity and finishing time narrow the list below.
NY’s varied climate calls for region-specific selection.
Long Island and Downstate
The longest NY season supports a wide catalog:
Blue Dream — finishes mid-October, mold-resistant, big yields. The Pacific NW favorite that translates to East Coast humidity.
Gorilla Glue #4 — clone-only, thrives in long warm seasons. Long Island and NYC backyard cultivation can support this clone-only resin beast.
Sour Diesel — actually finishes downstate (Hudson Valley NY heritage genetics, the OG Sour D lineage has roots here). Authentic Sour Diesel clone-only cuts are part of NY’s cannabis heritage.
OG Kush clone-only cuts — handle NY climate.
Acapulco Gold — Long Island’s long season supports this Mexican landrace finish by November.
Hudson Valley and Capital Region
Northern Lights — fast flowering, sturdy.
Critical Mass — handles humidity, big yields.
Blue Dream — still works at this latitude.
Durban Poison — landrace with strong mold resistance.
Sour Diesel — historical Hudson Valley strain, still excellent here.
Finger Lakes / Western NY
Northern Lights, Blueberry, Critical Mass — fast finishers for the cooler season.
Frisian Dew — bred for damp climates similar to upstate NY summers.
North Country and Adirondacks
Autoflowers from seed for outdoor (photoperiod risky). Indoor catalog opens up.
NYC Apartment / Indoor Statewide
Clone-friendly strains for indoor:
- GG #4 — original clone-only cut
- OG Kush cuts (Larry, Tahoe, SFV)
- Wedding Cake, Sunset Sherbert — modern clone-only lineages
- Zkittlez — flavor-driven
- Skunkberry, Pineapple Express — apartment-friendly compact growth
What to Avoid in NY
- Long-flowering sativas (10+ weeks) — won’t finish upstate
- Mold-susceptible strains — humid NY summers will get them
- Stretchy hybrids for apartment grows — vertical space at premium
Local Considerations for NY Growers
Local conditions shape how cannabis clones in New York perform outdoors.
Humidity
Late summer and fall humidity drive mold pressure across most of NY. Strain selection is critical, especially for downstate and Long Island.
Soil
NY soils vary widely — sandy on Long Island, glacial till in Hudson Valley, clay loam in Western NY, acidic mountain soils in the Adirondacks. Container cultivation in soilless mix avoids the variability.
Pests
- Japanese beetles — severe across NY
- Spider mites — common indoor and outdoor
- Aphids — spring and early summer
- Slugs — damp areas
- Deer — significant outside dense urban areas
- Spotted lanternflies — emerging threat across NY
Wildlife
Bears in the Catskills and Adirondacks. They eat cannabis. Fencing essential, electric fencing preferred for serious outdoor cultivation. Also raccoons (will tear plants apart looking for bugs), woodchucks, and deer.
Weather
Late-summer hurricanes occasionally hit Long Island and downstate. Nor’easters in fall can damage tall photoperiods. Staking essential.
Apartment Cultivation (NYC)
- Limited space favors short, compact strains
- Limited light fixtures favor clones (predictable timing)
- HVAC integration challenging in older buildings
- Smell management critical (carbon filters)
- Landlord disputes are real — check your lease
- Co-op buildings often have stricter rules than rental buildings
- Steam heat in older NYC buildings makes humidity management easier (and harder to lower)
Specific NYC Borough Considerations
- Manhattan: Limited backyard space, most cultivation indoor in apartments
- Brooklyn: Some backyard cultivation in brownstones; rooftop attempts blocked by zoning
- Queens: More yard space available in eastern Queens
- Bronx: Mixed apartment/house housing; outdoor available in many areas
- Staten Island: Highest concentration of single-family homes; outdoor cultivation most viable
Indoor Cultivation in New York
NYC apartment cultivation requires careful planning around heat dissipation, humidity, and smell. Most serious NY indoor cultivators run:
- LED lighting (lower heat, lower power consumption)
- Inline carbon filtration for smell
- HEPA air filtration for pest reduction
- Controlled humidity
Clones suit indoor cultivation extremely well — predictable phenotype lets you dial in nutrient schedules and timing perfectly.
Where Our Cuts Come From
Every clone we sell comes from ACC mother plants of named, documented cuts. A true clone-only cut, such as Gorilla Glue #4, only exists as cuttings taken from plants that descend from the original mother. That is the main reason people buy clones instead of seeds.
Because the mother is known, the cut you receive matches the name on the label. That predictability is what you are paying for when you order New York cannabis clones.
Hop Latent Viroid (HpLVd)
Hop latent viroid is a common pathogen in commercial cannabis and a fair question to ask any clone seller. If testing matters to you, ask our team about the current paperwork for the specific cut before you order New York clones. We would rather answer a question up front than oversell.
Clones for Sale in New York: Cuts in Stock Now
These ACC cuts were in stock as clones for sale in New York when this page was updated. Every listing is a live, rooted clone shipped overnight. Descriptions cover lineage and aroma only; we make no claims about effects.
- Permanent Marker (clone): Biscotti x Jealousy x Sherbet BX, a Seed Junky cross known for a loud, gassy-floral nose.
- Garlic Breath (clone): GMO x Mendo Breath, for fans of savory, garlic-forward terpene profiles.
- Gorilla Glue #4 (clone): the famous GG4 cut, Chem’s Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel.
- Cap Junky (clone): Alien Cookies x Kush Mints #11, a Capulator and Seed Junky collaboration.
- Georgia Pie S2 (clone): a Gelatti x Kush Mints line with a sweet, peach-cobbler style aroma.
- Super Lemon Haze (clone): the Lemon Skunk x Super Silver Haze classic with a bright citrus nose.
- AJ Sour Diesel (clone): the AJ cut of Sour Diesel, a fuel-heavy East Coast heirloom.
- Black Cherry Gelato (clone): dark fruit and dessert notes from the Gelato family.
Stock changes daily. The full, current list is always on the cannabis clones shop page.
Why Order New York Cannabis Clones From Seeds Here Now
Seeds Here Now has been a US, breeder-direct shop since 2010, run by James Bean. We built the business on named breeders, real packs and real customer service, and we carried that same approach into clones.
When you order New York clones from us you get a named ACC cut, overnight-only shipping on a fixed weekly schedule, and a support team that answers questions before you buy, not after. You also get straight talk about the law instead of a promise we cannot keep.
Every clone order gets the same care: packed to our overnight schedule, shipped early in the week so it never sits in a warehouse over a weekend, and backed by our 24-hour damage reporting window.
New York Situations We Get Asked About
Two adults in one apartment
Each adult can count 3 mature and 3 immature plants, but the household cap is 6 mature and 6 immature.
Renting in New York City
Your lease controls. If it bans plants, ordering cannabis clones in New York for that address is a bad idea. Many buildings also restrict deliveries left in lobbies, so plan to receive the box in person.
Crossing state lines
Do not carry plants or cannabis into New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont or Canada. Federal law still treats marijuana as a controlled substance.
Buying as a gift
Every order must be placed by, and delivered to, an adult 21+ who is responsible for following New York law at that address.
Ordering Cannabis Clones in New York: A Simple Checklist
- Confirm you are 21 or older and that you can keep plants under New York’s limits (3 mature and 3 immature per adult, 6 and 6 per household).
- Check your lease and any local rules that apply to your home.
- Count your current plants so a new clone does not put you over the limit.
- Order by Wednesday at noon for a Thursday arrival, and pick an address where someone will be home.
- Read the product page for the cut you want, including lineage and current stock, before you check out.
- Photograph your box on arrival and report any problem within 24 hours.
Cannabis Clones in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Are cannabis clones legal in New York?
For adults 21+, New York allows 3 mature and 3 immature plants per adult, capped at 6 and 6 per household, kept secured at a private residence. A clone counts as a plant.
Can you deliver to an NYC apartment building?
Yes, to a street address where someone can accept the box. Do not let a live plant sit in a lobby or mailroom.
How do clones for sale in New York get shipped?
Overnight only, Monday to Wednesday evenings, for a flat $50. Orders placed by Wednesday at noon usually arrive Thursday.
Can I ship clones to a P.O. box in New York?
No. Overnight carriers do not deliver to P.O. boxes. Use a street address where someone will be home.
What if my clone arrives damaged?
Photograph the box and the clone right away and contact us within 24 hours of delivery through the clone replacement form.
Can I pick up New York clones locally?
No. All clone orders ship by mail, overnight, to a street address. There is no local pickup.
Do you sell seeds too?
Yes. We sell seeds only to adults 21+. See the New York cannabis seeds guide linked above.
Sources
- New York State Office of Cannabis Management
- New York Cannabis Law (MRTA), NY Senate
- Congressional Research Service: Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp
Last updated October 7, 2026 by James Bean. Laws change; confirm the current rules with the agencies above before you act. See our disclaimer and terms of use.
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