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Plants & Flowers

Nursery stock, cut flowers and seedlings - Kansas direct-to-consumer guide, 2026

NurseryKDA license
WeedsNoxious list
ShippingPhytosanitary
TaxRegister

What is covered vs. needs a different path

Covered

  • Licensed nursery stock
  • Seedlings
  • Cut flowers (confirm)

Needs a different path

  • Noxious weeds
  • Uninspected out-of-state plants
  • Unlabeled pests

Three compliance steps

A
License

Nursery dealers need KDA plant protection licensing.

B
Inspect

Plants may be inspected for pests.

C
Ship

Follow destination-state plant rules.

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Nursery stockLicenseKDA
Noxious weedsProhibitedKDA
ShippingCertificatesUSDA APHIS

FAQ

Do I need a nursery license?
Sellers of nursery stock generally do; confirm exemptions with KDA.

Do I still need to collect sales tax?
Register with the Kansas Department of Revenue. The state rate on food and food ingredients has been 0 percent since Jan. 1, 2025, but local taxes still apply, and prepared food, alcohol, supplements and non-food items remain taxable (KDOR Pub. KS-1223).

Where do I get help?
Contact the regulator named in the table before you sell.

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