seedy holiday question

[binley100]

Is it illegal to bring back plants ? They don't seem to check at customs..........

[endymion]

Is it illegal to bring back plants ? They don't seem to check at customs..........

Doesn't seem to be illegal, and we've taken plants to other EU countries for friends without any problems. Haven't ever thought about bringing anything back because it's so much colder here.

According to HMRC (it's a google doc preview of pdf)

"Within the EU, you can bring in any plant products - as long as they are grown in an EU country, are free from pests and diseases and are for your own consumption"

Excludes potatoes, but seems to include up to 5 plants.

If I saw one for sale I'd buy a Perennial Kale plant, Chou Daubenton. Apparently pigeons don't like them, and they crop for ever.

[Florence Fennel]

That kale looks great, pity about it not being available from seed.

[Bren In Pots]

That kale looks great, pity about it not being available from seed.

Had a look around google and all I've found is plants for sale at around £7. along with some other interesting perennial vegetable plants :-

Easy Vegetables from the Backyard Larder - Blog - Emma Cooper

[chris]

Amsterdam, Hamburg,

No better not go there

Colin

Is it illegal to bring back plants ? They don't seem to check at customs..........

Probably from amsterdam, yes

[dave_norm_smith]

I've just got back from Turkey and they just don't seem to sell seeds in the same way as we do. I spied a broader and darker 'greek' basil type plant amongst his herb beds but he said he just got the plants at the beginning of the year and couldn't get seeds. Shame as it looked lovely and the smell was fantastic.

[taff]

I've asked my parents anf friends to get me some while they've been abroad, hjaven't been disappointed yet but they are given very strict instructions

[BUFFS]

BR, if you see fruit or veg in the supermarket, buy one & if poss save the seeds. Nothing to lose, everything to gain or am I wrong in suggesting that.

thats how i got my kiwi plants,ambuilding an extra g/house for the exotic types,so its addictive....