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Seed Swapping Craze Defies EU Laws: UK
Saturday 2nd February 2008
EU laws means selling traditional vegetable varieties not registered on a central list is illegal …
Rare vegetable varieties are ignored by multinational seed companies and the supermarkets. But local enthusiasts are now using seed swaps to introduce people to the delights of Colonel Murphy beans and Afghan Purple carrots.
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