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wanted: rfi advice on shipping tubers to canada

14 years ago

Can anyone give me advice on the best way to send Gloriosa Lily tubers to Canada? I'm sending seeds to someone from Costa Rica that's visiting Canada. I figure tubers would flower sooner than seeds so if it's not too expensive or difficult, I would like to include a few tubers. Will they survive in a ziplock bag packed in a padded envelope with the seeds? Should I find a small box or container that would protect it further in the envelope? Or, is a box (no envelope) the only way to go?

Thanks,

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coffeemom
14 years ago
The tubers stand a good chance of being smushed in a padded envelope. I would def say (1st choice)box, no envelope. You could try the(2nd choice) box in the envelope and see how it looks. I think a ziplock would create too much moisture.
rowdy13
Original Author
14 years ago
Coffeemom,

Thanks for the response. I think I'll experiment with storage at home before actually sending. I've got plenty of spare tubers.

Steve
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coffeemom
14 years ago
I better add to check the postage. I know if you send it priority, the box is free. The envelope may be charged as a flat or a parcel. I don't know the restrictions so it's best to check...no surprises
scoville
14 years ago
Try the priority mail boxes.They work well for me in the States,I'm not sure about Canada.
Carol love_the_yard (Zone 9A Jacksonville, FL)
14 years ago
rfi = request for information

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