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By: David

David — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:14:58 +0000

Hi Laura,
Wonderful site!!
Am also from NZ, and save my own seeds in a small organic garden. One plant that I grow may be of interest to you is Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), however it is propagated from tubers, not seed.
I also have stones from an older variety of peach, a smallish sweet white-fleshed variety which grows quickly, readily and consistently from seed/stone. Here the fruit ripen in the first week of March. Sorry I do not know the actual variety name, it grows all around the neighbourhood here.
I also have horseradish, if you are still in need of this, and if the root is allowed into France.
I could send you these if you are interested, perhaps late in our summer.
Seeds of one plant that I would be interested in swapping or buying is Caigua (Cyclanthera pedata) which is difficult to find here. It is allowed into NZ according to the NZ Biosecurity list.

best regards, David

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:37:18 +0000

Hi Laura, I’m not sure if you got the email that I sent to you via your contacts page about your request for caper seeds… Anyway, I’ve just collected and cleaned the first seeds from my Croatian caper bushes and can send some to you if you’re still interested.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:30:38 +0000

Happy to send you NZSpinach and Amaranth Ottawa – i’ll email you and charlotte thanks for getting in touch I got your seed list lets swap – i’ve sent an email.

By: Ottawa Gardener

Ottawa Gardener — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:51:14 +0000

I have lots of brassicas including some freshly saved open headed bok choy types. I also have some northern eggplants. I’m interested in NZSpinach and Amaranth.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:31:25 +0000

You have a few varieties I’ve been trying to find seeds for, so wondering if you’re up for a swap.

I’d be interested in the bari, loofah, and black cherry tomatoes.

Things I have that you may be interested in:
Achocha “Fat Baby” (This is my favourite thing I’ve grown this year.)
Waverex peas
Pea Aubergines
For leafy things, I have both green and white choy sum, and gai lan. I also have kangkong, celtuce, mitsuba mibuna.
Edible bottle gourd (but I’ve only got one seed left of that to share!)

I don’t have rats tail radish, but I do have munchen bier, which is also grown for its edible pods.

Send me an email if you’re keen. I can send you my entire seed list if you’d like to browse.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:12:41 +0000

They look great Matron – I popped over and have a look – it makes us seem like we garden next door I love that. I have seen them get as long as 5ft – I think they grow longer if they are suspended and grown on a frame.

By: Matron

Matron — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:38:38 +0000

Thanks again for the tromba d’albegna squash seeds. I am getting great results so far. Come over and have a look!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:54:45 +0000

Thanks Karlene for your seed list have emailed to let you know which seeds I am interested in.
As for seed import / export
I have checked with MAF Biosecurity New Zealand and it has no restrictions on seeds going overseas, France has no restrictions on seeds coming in so declare them as seeds on the customs declaration and they should be fine.
However importing seeds to New Zealand is restricted. The issue is biosecurity for the unique ecosystems in Australia and New Zealand. Importing new plant varieties can have a devastating effect on indigenous flora and fauna e.g kakabeak is endangered in the wild due to plants introduced from europe taking over its natural territory (gorse and buddlia being the most aggressive according to the NZ Department of Conservation) so it is important to be aware and act responsibly.
I have sent an email to MAF them asking if my seeds would be allowed (as they are mainly edible annuals and organically grown) but meanwhile you could see if the seeds you are interested in from me are listed as allowed ….
Only seed for the species listed in the MAF Biosecurity New Zealand Plants Biosecurity Index will be considered for entry into New Zealand.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:50:38 +0000

sure Kali – happy to swap what are you interested in and what do you have to swap –
is it possible to send seeds from France to NZ ? I thought there were restrictions?