bringing cuttings home

[dave gee]

I have noticed in the last few years, that some hoilday makers are purchasing cutting/plants from the garden centre up by the old part of icmeler. My question is, is it legal to take them out of Dalman airport and enter UK airports.[quote][/quote]

[jambogarry]

My understanding is a BIG NO NO,
One of my friends got pulled at Dalaman last year with a Lemon fresh from a tree in Icmeler.

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

to be honest i dont think you would be allowed to take any of that through
i think the turkish authorities would see something like that at the first security screening just inside the front door and take it off you
hope this helps
xxxxx

[Erik The Viking]

I always bring bits home and there are no laws against importing them, just restrictions. I normally take a clear plastic bag and soak my seedlings or cuttings.

Please see charts below outlining rules, Turkey comes under EURO-MED

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

thanks Erik for putting us straight on it
it looks as if there will be no problems as long as you dont take too much

xxxxxx

[Erik The Viking]

No probs, not sure why citrus plants and grape vines are a No No though, maybe someone knows?! but little plants and seedlings are no issue. Just remember the weather is different here and some plants need a very hot climate to fruit or flower.

[dave gee]

Thanks Erik for the info, a real help. Has I said, last year a fellow holiday maker bought a small plant from the garden centre and I know the good lady would like, it was a climbing type of shuurb. So last question in case or hand ???.

[Erik The Viking]

Thanks Erik for the info, a real help. Has I said, last year a fellow holiday maker bought a small plant from the garden centre and I know the good lady would like, it was a climbing type of shuurb. So last question in case or hand ???.

I always take a plastic freezer bag, give the cuttings a really good wetting under the tap, put in bag and in a safe part of the case, i have taken a plastic takeaway container wth lid before which stops them getting crushed.