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Seeds from Overseas to Australia?
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Posted by Shepparton Centr Vic Austr (My Page) on Tue, Oct 25, 05 at 6:49
| Hello everyone,
Anyone know if there are restrictions to buying seeds for home gardens from overseas?
I was looking at some japanese vegies - eggplant, squash, shungiku - mainly from US suppliers.
Is it legal to do this? |
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RE: Seeds from Overseas to Australia?
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Check the AQIS page.
http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_querycontent.asp
Eggplants are now a no no! |
RE: Seeds from Overseas to Australia?
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RE: Seeds from Overseas to Australia?
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| Hi Shepparton When you do order your seeds make sure the seed company puts the scientific name of the seed on you invoice or aqis will confiscate the seed. A short while ago you could import the seed and tell them the scientific name, now they will only accept the seed company say so... Enjoy the seed catalogs and catch the addiction Helen |
RE: Seeds from Overseas to Australia?
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| Great advice thanks I'll do that! |
RE: Seeds from Overseas to Australia?
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Ditto what Helen said. They're getting quite picky these days. I ask seed companies to ensure that the scientific name is on each seed packet (many don't print it on but they will write it on if asked) and on the customs sticker.
Be wary too of seed companies adding a few freebies. They could inadvertently send something that is restricted.
Hope this helps. |
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