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We are now preparing for our Barnesville Ohio Pumpkin Festival Weigh-Off "Fall/Winter Seed Auctions".

We will likely have buyers of our seeds that live in countries outside the United States.

What is the best way to safely ship seeds outside of the U.S.? What is this process?

What kind of issues can we expect? Is it easy to do or a pain in the butt? Lol.

What does it cost to ship seeds internationally?

How many international buyers can we expect to win bids on our lots?

If you run a seed auction or have knowledge on this subject, please respond with what we need to do and what to expect.

We thank you in advance with your responses to this matter!

The Barnesville Ohio Pumpkin Festival Staff

10/22/2016 10:40:49 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Not sure about sending out of US, but thinking that THE Iceman is the expert on importing them into the US...he might have some ideas?! Peace, Wayne

10/23/2016 1:12:11 AM

Ontario, Canada

No problem sending them to Canada

10/23/2016 9:42:59 AM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Currently you will have no issues sending seeds to Canada or Europe.
Sending seeds to New Zealand, South Africa require a pyto sanitary certificate, Seeds to Austrailia, Tasmania, require a pyto sanitary plus a specific Mosaic inspection, (still waiting on the final word on this, as its been 2 months and still waiting for the green light)

Here is the catch, and that is getting seeds into the US. Going forward all seeds will require a pyto sanitary for each and every address, I used to be able to cross the boarder with 30 bubbles and 1 pyto, Now I need a pyto for each and every bubble
By the time I am all done the cost for each pyto etc will be in the area of $40.00
Why I mention this is because I have had several inquiries for seeds from Brussels and if I could get them into the US safely

10/23/2016 11:06:35 AM

Boscawen, NH

Almost every Eu. country is currently using this language for import of seeds- "According to Spanish customs legislation, living plants, parts of plants, fruits, vegetables and seeds are considered to be plants. There are prohibitions and restrictions on the importation of certain plants.
A Phytosanitary Certificate must accompany all shipments of plants."
This means no Phyto cert. no entry. UPS has a great tool showing all current out of country restrictions.

10/24/2016 11:25:56 AM

Colorado

Put 5 to ten fully dried seeds into condom or balloon. Tie knot at open end.Swallow and board plane to country of auction winner. Must get there within 18 hrs of swallowing package or repeat process. ------Sorry its going to be a long winter:)

10/24/2016 11:45:38 AM

Mn

lol cojoe

10/24/2016 1:22:21 PM

Pocatello (cliffwarren@yahoo.com)

I ran an auction last winter and didn't have any trouble with the need to provide phytosanitary certificates. Over the years I've not found any trouble, and that includes most of the countries where this has become popular.

More of an issue is the cost. It's now at least $9.00, even to Canada, and upwards of $13 for some places. This is for a simple bubble envelope.

10/24/2016 3:59:42 PM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

The Pyto for European countries is based on commercial growers and for that it is required, but for the most part hobby seeds are fine. Germany is close however to implementing pyto's for all seeds but that has not happened yet

10/24/2016 4:17:43 PM

Barnesville, Ohio

Thanks to all that responded as the information provided is very helpful to us!

11/1/2016 3:41:24 PM