Paradise Seeds is a Dutch seed bank founded in Amsterdam in 1994 by Luc Krol. Established in the heart of the world's cannabis capital at a time when the seed industry was still in its infancy, it is one of the oldest banks still active in Europe and one of the pioneers of the professional genetic selection movement in the Netherlands.
The varieties that have made its reputation
The Nebula is Paradise Seeds' signature strain: a sativa-dominant hybrid developed in the 1990s which won the High Times Cannabis Cup in 1999. Its sweet, fruity flavours, balanced cerebral effect and relative ease of cultivation make it one of the most popular strains among European sativa enthusiasts.
The Wappa is the other mainstay of the catalog. A powerful indica with sweet aromas and a deep relaxing effect, it has established itself as a benchmark among premium indica genetics from the Netherlands, acclaimed for its generous yields and abundant resin.
The Dutch Dragon is the house's pure sativa: a tall plant with energizing effects and exotic fruit aromas, which requires space and patience but rewards experienced growers with exceptional outdoor yields.
The catalog also covers auto-flowering genetics such as’Auto Wappa and theAuto Nebula, varieties, CBD varieties, and modern hybrids incorporating American genetics such as Ice Cream and the Pandora.
An artisanal approach in an industrialized market
Paradise Seeds has maintained a human-scale, artisanal breeding approach - limited catalog, work on genetic stability, attention to sensory profiles - where other Dutch banks massively industrialized their production in the 2000s. This philosophy has enabled it to retain a loyal fan base among European growers who value quality over quantity.
A lasting international presence
With over 30 years of experience and numerous awards in international competitions (High Times Cannabis Cup, Spannabis, Copa del Rey de los Coffeeshops), Paradise Seeds remains a benchmark for lovers of classic Dutch genetics in a market now dominated by new American varieties.
