[CH] Re: Central Europe Chile Source
Mary McGee Wood (mary@cs.man.ac.uk)
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 18:04:10 GMT
Thanks Graeme for the seed suppliers list. But, you say
> Mark, most of the companies listed below will supply overseas.
> I've had catalogues and seeds from most of them.
European legislation forbids the selling of seed of any variety
not registered in the "European Common Catalogue". Which is why
the range available here is so pathetically small compared to that
in the US. Last I knew (which is pretty recent) US companies could
send seed but only with a certificate of freedom from pests and
viruses, which itself costs US$25-$50. Travellers are allowed to
bring back up to five packets of seed in personal luggage for
personal use but that is the only exemption. Have you really
succeeded in ordering direct without a certificate? When, from
whom?
(Sorry, that may sound aggressive and challenging, it's not meant
to be! I'm genuinely interested. Maybe I can stop asking my mother
to post me seeds in packages labelled "socks" :-)
I have noticed that the range of chiles available here is getting
better. Although several catalogues describe jalapenos as "beware,
*very* hot" next to descriptions of habs which make them sound
milder. Serious potential for surprised customers there.
best
Mary
in Manchester, England