🚀 go-pugleaf

In article <4ufhe6$ppg@morse.ukonline.co.uk>, Megan Farr
<megan.farr@ukonline.co.uk> writes
>Jim A <JimA@ampthill.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>I must admit that I didn't think to go and look for plants.  We've grown
>>quite a few plants from seed brought over from NZ - mostly trees - and
>>it becomes a habit to be self reliant.
>
>Jim, 
>
>can you do that here (UK).  I had always thought you couldn't bring
>seeds in, I guess this is based on the fact that you can't take them
>into NZ.  I suppose people bring plants in from Holland all the time
>(sorry, the Netherlands).  I couldn't even pursuade my mother to bring
>Watties Pumpkin soup into the country, although she did bring Giant
>Jaffas for the (English) other half!  Now, anyone know how to get hold
>of Pumpkin soup?  I can't even buy pumpkins in Cumbria (they even use
>turnips for lanterns at halloween!).
>
>My mouth is watering, where are those Minties!
>Megan Farr
>Calderbridge
>Cumbria
>England
>
>megan.farr@ukonline.co.uk
>
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Seeds aren't a problem, but by bring them into the country you undertake
by default not to bring any disease with them. So it is wise to ensure
that they are cleaned properly.  Not all customs officers are aware of
the regulations though and can be awkward, but I have had no problems.
If you want further information, contact the local MAFF office (Ministry
of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food).  That's what we did. It's possible
to send seed by airmail, and is quite a good method except for the very
perishable varieties.

Taking seed into NZ, Australia and USA is another matter.  In NZ you
need to apply for a permit, and the types of seed are tightly
controlled.  If you are in transit with seed be careful, particularly in
the USA. They won't even allow you to be in the transit lounge.

In the case of plants I am not sure what the regulations say.  Haven't
really considered bringing complete plants to the UK but it does happen
so there must be a recognised procedure.

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With Best Regards
Jim A.