Rhino Seeds Presents a Brief History of Cannabis in the UK

Cannabis has been in the UK a lot longer than you might think. Find out the history of cannabis within the British Isles. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) October 17, 2012 - Cannabis has been used by mankind for thousands of years; the earliest examples of the plant to be found on the British Isles are believed by some to have been brought from mainland Europe during the fall of the Roman Empire;

A lot has changed since those early days, with the cultivation of cannabis now being illegal in the UK, meaning that this fascinating plant has faced some tough times over the years in the British Isles: however, there is something of a renaissance when it comes to cannabis seeds, which are perfectly legal to buy, provided that they are not grown in the UK;

Today's legal marijuana Seeds are the result of high-tech breeding programmes and a focus on scientifically evolving increasingly diverse genetics in the quest for new and exciting strains;

In order to understand just how far the humble herb has advanced since the early days, Rhino Seeds is proud to present a brief history of cannabis in the UK…

The maritime roots of cannabis in the UK

The inhabitants of The United Kingdom have been a seafaring bunch for quite some time; as one of the fastest growing plants available in days of old, cannabis was a useful, renewable resource for early mariners, who used the cultivated crop (referred to, in this case, as 'hemp') to create ropes, nets and canvas elements, all of which would prove to be stronger and more versatile than other materials available locally at the time.

Henry the VIII and Elizabeth I encouraged the production of hemp, so that a stronger naval force could be established - the crop was so vital to the economy and expansion of the country's territories overseas that fines were even issued to landowners who would refuse to grow hemp on their tillable land.

Hemp which was grown for the production of fibres would typically contain low levels of THC, making it quite a different crop from the type of cannabis grown for other applications.

The historic use of cannabis as a medicine in the UK

Although cannabis had been used for centuries across many diverse cultures for treating illnesses, it wasn't until the late 1800s that the medical community in the UK took note of the healing properties of the famous green plant and their potentially medical seeds;

It was rumoured that Queen Victoria was allegedly prescribed cannabis as a pain-killer, with her physician, Sir John Russell Reynolds writing an article on the benefits of cannabis, which was published in a prominent medical journal;

Despite its use as a treatment by some eminent medical figures, cannabis would soon be replaced by other drugs in the quest for medication with pain-killing properties.

Syringes and hypodermic needles soon came on the scene, meaning that more potent pain-killers could be delivered quickly and efficiently, compared to the methods used to administer medical cannabis at the time.

It should be noted that, back in the 19th century, cannabis was legal in the UK and was not treated as a controlled substance; this would come later on, in the early half of the 20th Century.

The criminalisation of cannabis in the UK

The UK made cannabis illegal in 1928, following the lead of several other countries after the 1925 Convention on Narcotics Control, where the 1925 Dangerous Drugs Act came into effect.

At the time, there were few supporters of cannabis in the country: it was rare for the plant to be used medicinally by this stage and recreational use was not common;

Similarly, there was little in the way of any major call to ban cannabis domestically, with opium, cocaine and alcohol receiving far more attention in the press at the time.

Since 1928, cannabis has been treated as a class B drug; it was briefly downgraded to class C in 2004, before being reclassified as a class B substance in 2009.

The legality of cannabis seeds in the UK

Whilst it is illegal to germinate marijuana Seeds in the UK, it is entirely legal to buy the seeds themselves, for legal applications, such as:

• To use as a high-quality fish bait
• To feed to birds as a luxury treat
• For souvenir purposes
• In order to preserve genetics

In countries where it is legal to cultivate cannabis, breeders have been hard at work to produce genetic masterpieces, with a huge range of varieties now available, each with their own special characteristics;

Often, these unique properties include:

• High THC content: e.g. 'The Widow' from The Feminised Seed Company
• High yield: e.g. 'Knockout (K.O.)' seeds from Advanced Female Seeds
• Short height: e.g. 'Red Dwarf Auto' from Buddha Seeds
• Rapid flowering time: e.g. 'Pineapple Chunk' from Advanced Female Seeds

Normally, anyone purchasing cannabis seeds in the UK will be looking to only add feminized seeds to their collection; to this end, a number of top breeders on the market have devised advanced methods of ensuring that all of their seeds are 100% female.

With dozens of high-tech breeders creating ever more elaborate strains, there are literally hundreds of seed varieties now available, legally, in the UK, all with their own special characteristics and catalogued genetic heritage, which makes creating a personal seed bank a hobby of many enthusiasts around the country.

The emergence of legal cannabis seed online suppliers

The history of cannabis seeds in the UK goes back a long way; today, in the 21st century, the best place to get hold of legal cannabis seeds is at a trustworthy online source, who can offer a 100% guarantee.

About Rhino Seeds:

Rhino Seeds is a top supplier of legal Cannabis Seeds in the UK and one of the few companies who can offer a guarantee on seeds being delivered to its customers safely and in tip-top condition;

With over 10 years of experience and an impeccable shipping record, all online cannabis seed purchases will be safe and totally legal in the UK via Rhino Seeds.

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