Australian Orders

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To Our Australian Customers

According to the Plant Import Operations Branch, Plant Division, Australian Department of Agriculture, you, the customer, are responsible for making sure that everything that you order is allowed entry into your country. To help you in this process, we have created the charts below to be used as a guideline. Plant species shaded in green are allowed to be ordered (be sure to check any notes to help you make your decision). If you order any species shaded in red, they will be confiscated by your government. Green for go . . . red for no!

Again, these lists are provided as a guideline and are accurate as of June 1, 2017. However, prior to finalizing your order, it is recommended that you double-check current rulings at http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/bicon. If you find an edit that needs to be made to the charts below, please do let us know. Additionally, prior to placing an international order, please review our international ordering policy. For more general information about mail order and internet purchases from the Australian Department of Agriculture, click here.

Click here for a few comments and an explanation about the cost of shipping to Australia from the United States.

Fruit, Vegetables, Grains

Common Name Botanical Name No Permit Required Permit Required Prohibited Notes
Amaranth Amaranthus creuntus X Not listed in BICON - requires an assessment by the Department. Therefore prohibited entry.
Artichoke Cynara scolymus X
Arugula Eruca sativa X
Asparagus Asparagus officinalis X
Basil Ocimum sp. X* *Only species listed in BICON database are permitted. You need to be specific with the species.
Bean, Garden Phaseolus vulgarus X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Bean, Lima Phaseolus lunatus X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Bean, Runner Phaseolus coccineus X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Bean, Broad or Fava Vicia faba X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Beets Beta vulgaris X
Broccoli Brassica oleracea var. botrytis X
Brussels Sprouts Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera X
Cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata X
Cardoon Cynara cardunculus X
Carrots Daucus carota X
Cauliflower Brassica oleracea var. botrytis X
Celery & Celeriac Apium graveolens X
Chia Salvia hispanica X
Collards Brassica oleracea var. acephala X
Corn (Maize) Zea mays X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Cucumbers Cucumis sativus   X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Eggplant Solanum melongena var esculentum X
Endive & Escarole Cichorium endiva X
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare X
Garden Huckleberry Solanum melanocerasum X Not listed in BICON - requires an assessment by the Department. Therefore prohibited entry.
Gourds Lagenaria siceraria   X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Ground Cherry Physalis pruinosa X* * Requires treatment in DAFF quarantine facility.
Kale Brassica oleracea var. acephala X
Kohl Rabi Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes X
Leeks Allium ampeloprasum X
Lettuce Lactuca sativa X
Luffa Gourd Luffa aegyptiaca   X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Muskmelons & Cantaloupe Cucumis melo   X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Mustard Brassica Juncea X
Okra Abelmoschus esculentus X
Onions Allium cepa X
Parsley Petroselinum crispum X
Parsnips Pastinaca sativa X
Peas, Garden or English Pisum sativum X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Peas, Southern (Cowpeas) Vigna unguiculata X Requires paperwork we cannot supply, an import permit, and growth in PEQ.
Peppers Capsicum annum X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa X
Radishes Raphanus sativus X
Rapini / Broccoli Raab Brassica rapa var. ruvo X
Rhubarb Rheum rhabarbarum X
Rutabaga / Swedes Brassica napus, napobrassica group X
Salsify Tragopogon porrifolius X
Sorghum / Broom Corn Sorghum bicolor X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Soybean Glycine max X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Spinach Spinacia oleracea X
Spinach, New Zealand Tetragonia tetragonoides X
Squash & Pumpkins Cucurbita pepo   X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Squash & Pumpkins Cucurbita maxima   X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Squash Cucurbita moschata   X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Squash Cucurbita mixta   X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Sunflower Helianthus annuus X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Swiss Chard Beta vulgaris X
Tomatillo Physalis ixocarpa X* *Requires mandatory treatment (dipping) on arrival in Australia.
Tomato Solanum lycopersicum X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Tomato, Currant Solanum pimpinellifolium X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Turnips Brassica rapa X
Watermelon Citrullus lanatus   X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.

Culinary and Medicinal Herbs

Common Name Botanical Name No Permit Required Permit Required Prohibited Notes
Anise Pimpinella anisum X
Balm, Lemon Melissa officinalis X
Basil Ocimum sp. X* *Only species listed in BICON database are permitted. You need to be specific with the species.
Borage Borago officinalis X
Caraway Carum carvi X
Catnip Nepeta cataria X
Chamomile, German Matricaria recutita X
Chamomile, Roman Chamaemelum nobile X
Chervil, Curled Anthriscus cerefolium X
Chia Salvia hispanica X
Chicory Cichorium intybus X
Chives Allium schoenoprasum X
Chives, Garlic Allium tuberosum X
Coriander / Cilantro Coriandrum sativum X
Cumin Cuminum cyminum X
Dill Anethum graveolens X
Echinacea / Coneflower Echinacea purpurea X
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare X
Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum X
Horehound Marrubium vulgare X Assessed as posing a high risk of becoming weeds in Australia and are prohibited entry by legislation.
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis X
Lavender, English Lavandula angustifolia X
Lovage Levisticum officinale X
Marjoram, Sweet Origanum majorana X
Oregano Origanum vulgare X
Parsley Petroselinum crispum X
Peppermint Mentha piperita X
Sage Salvia officinalis X
Sorrel Rumex acetosa X
Spearmint Mentha spicata X
Summer Savory Satureja hortensis X
Thyme, Creeping Thymus serpyllum X
Thyme, Garden Thymus vulgaris X
Yarrow, Gold Achillea filipendulina X
Yarrow, White Achillea millefolium X

Flowers and Tobacco

Common Name Botanical Name No Permit Required Permit Required Prohibited Notes
Africa Marigold Tagetes erecta X
Amaranth Amaranthus creuntus X Not listed in BICON - requires an assessment by the Department. Therefore prohibited entry.
Baby Blue Eyes Nemophila menziesii X
Baby's Breath Gypsophila elegans X
Bird's Foot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus X
Bishop's Flower Ammi majus X
Blanketflower Gaillardia aristata X
Bloodflower Asclepias curassavica X* * Requires treatment in DAFF quarantine facility.
Calendula (Pot Marigold) Calendula officinalis X
Candytuft Iberis umbellata X
Chia Salvia hispanica X
Chinese Forget-Me-Nots Cynoglossum amabile X
Clover, Crimson Trifolium incarnatum X
Columbine, Blue Aquilegia caerulea X
Columbine, Dwarf Aquilegia vulgaris X
Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis tinctoria X
Cornflower / Bachelor Buttons Centaurea cyanus X
Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus X
Daisy, Garland Chrysanthemum coronarium X
Daisy, Gloriosa Rudbeckia hirta X
Daisy, Ox-eye Chrysanthemum leucanthemum X This species has not been assessed by Australia – Not permitted
Daisy, Painted Chrysanthemum carinatum X
Daisy, Shasta Chrysanthemum maximum X
Dame's Rocket Hesperis matronalis X
Dwarf Alyssum, Carpet of Snow Lobularia maritima X
Echinacea / Coneflower Echinacea purpurea X
Flax, Blue Linum perenne lewisii X
Flax, Scarlet Linum grandiflorum rubrum X
Forget-Me-Nots Myosotis sylvatica X
Four O'Clocks (Marvel of Peru) Mirabilis jalapa X
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea X
Gayfeather Liatris spicata X
Godetia, Dwarf Clarkia amoena X
Love-in-a-Mist Nigella damascena X
Johnny Jump-Up Viola cornuta X
Morning Glory, Crimson Rambler Ipomoea tricolor X Assessed as posing a high risk of becoming weeds in Australia and are prohibited entry by legislation.
Morning Glory, Grandpa Ott's Ipomoea purpurea X
Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue Ipomoea tricolor X Assessed as posing a high risk of becoming weeds in Australia and are prohibited entry by legislation.
Morning Glory, Scarlet O'Hara Ipomoea nil X
Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus X
Partridge Pea Chamaecrista fasciculata X This species has not been assessed by Australia – Not permitted.
Pheasant’s Eye Adonis aestivalis X
Poppy, California Eschscholzia californica X
Poppy, Red Corn Papaver rhoeas X
Primrose, Common Evening Oenothera biennis X
Rocket Larkspur Delphinium consolida X
Rocky Mountain Bee Plant Cleome serrulata X This species has not been assessed by Australia – Not permitted.
Rose Balsam Impatiens balsamina X
Ryegrass, Annual Lolium multiflorum X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Siberian Wallflower Cheiranthus allionii X
Sunflower Helianthus annuus X Requires paperwork we cannot supply. Seed must be grown in post entry quarantine facility in Australia.
Sunflower, Mexican Tithonia rotundifolia X
Sweet William Catchfly Silene armeria X
Sweet William Pinks Dianthus barbatus X
Sweetpea, Annual Lathyrus odoratus X
Texas Bluebonnet Lupinus texensis X Requires paperwork we cannot supply. Seed must be grown in post entry quarantine facility in Australia.
Tobacco Nicotiana sylvestris X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Tobacco Nicotiana tobacum X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Tobacco Nicotiana rustica X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Vetch, Hairy Vicia villosa X Requires tests or paperwork we cannot supply.
Zinnia Zinnia elegans X
A Note About Shipping Costs to Australia - The United States Postal Service has drastically increased international shipping rates in recent years. I wish that mailing seeds was a simple matter of putting a stamp on an envelope . . . but that is definitely not an option. Firstly, seed packets are too fat to pass the envelope thickness limit. More importantly, shipping seeds in plain envelopes resulted in too much damage due to the abuses incurred during the postal process. Therefore, we only ship in padded envelopes which protects fragile seeds but does bump up the cost of shipping.

Shipping for tiny orders is definitely always going to have a heavy shipping to order sub-total ratio. The good news is that we can often fit up a lot of packets into the USPS Flat Rate Priority mailers which are very cost effective. For this reason, it is a good idea to plan and place a complete garden order instead of just ordering a few packets at a time or even consider consolidating orders with your gardening friends and family. We look forward to being of service to you!

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