Are there any regulations for starting a gardening nursery online UK?

Hi there

I'm going to be propagating my own fruit bushes and fruit trees for sale online for mail orders within the UK only.

Do I need to apply for any permits/licenses to sell fruit plants within the UK? I know of the Plant Health Propagation Scheme (PHPS), but is this a necessity? I know it lends a company more credibility. I also have heard about the plant passport system, but cannot find very much information on that anywhere. I have seen the list for the specific plants that have to carry the plant passport, and most of those I wish to propagate to sell are not included on that list. Does anyone have any experience on how Id go about getting this "plant passport" for cuttings that Id make to sell to online customers?

Also, any other legislation or licenses I need to be aware of?

Thanks

 

Good morning Humble Pepper,
Welcome to Gardeners Corner; it's a bit early (post Jubbley celebrations) but there will be someone along to give you some help with your venture a bit later.

 

http://www.fera.defra.gov.uk/plants/plantHealth/plantPassporting.cfm

There basic info here, plus a link to other info, relating to Plant Passports.
Except for considerations of infestation, there should be no need for passports within the EU. - I think!

 

Not sure there are folk here with the requisite knowledge. If you draw a blank here you might like to try: http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/