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Re: Feijoa's in the Northern Hemisphere?

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From: Megan Farr
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 00:00
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Jim A <JimA@ampthill.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>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.

Thanks for the advise.  I think I will send my mother down to Palmer's
for me to get some seeds!  I've just got to decide what to get.
Sending them sounds like the answer, given the problems with having
them with you in transit anywhere!

Hmm now, feijoas, what else?  Any suggestions for a kiwi patio garden?
Anyone.  Suggestions would be much appreciated, particularly from
southerners, them having a similar climate (sorry I'm a namby pamby
Aucklander!).


Megan Farr
Calderbridge
Cumbria
England

megan.farr@ukonline.co.uk
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From: megan.farr@ukonline.co.uk (Megan Farr)
Subject: Re: Feijoa's in the Northern Hemisphere?
Date: 1996/08/12
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