What is going on with seeds in China?

USDA Finds Mystery Seeds From China Were Not Sent to Harm American Agriculture. The mystery seed saga concludes. These packages of seeds were USDA tested to determine if they carried concern to US agriculture. The USDA believes the packages were part of an internet “brushing” scam.

What seeds are China sending?

They includes mustard, cabbage and morning glory as well as herbs like mint, sage, rosemary and lavender. He said hibiscus and roses were also found. CBS News confirmed that residents in all 50 states have reported receiving the suspicious packages of seeds.

How do you get rid of Chinese seeds?

Anyone who has already planted seeds should not dispose of the plants or soil….Place all contents in a zip-top bag, then place the bag in an envelope or small box and mail it to:

1. USDA APHIS PPQ.
2. State Plant Health Director.
3. Nick Johnson.
4. 3059 N. Morton St. Franklin, IN 46131. ·

Why did I get seeds from China?

Why People Are Randomly Getting Suspicious Seeds from China in the Mail. If you find them, please don’t plant them. Americans are receiving packets of “mystery seeds” shipped from China. This is likely an example of scammers using manipulation online, in this case falsifying “verified reviews.”

Why would China send seeds to the US?

These seeds are on their way to the National Identification Services (NIS) lab in Beltsville, MD for further testing to determine if they carry any pests or diseases of concern to U.S. agriculture.

How do you dispose of Chinese seeds?

What should I do if I get a seed package?

1. Place all contents in a zip-top bag, then place the bag in an envelope or small box and mail it to:
2. If you are unable to mail the items, do not dispose of them.
3. Anyone who has already planted seeds should not dispose of the plants or soil.
4. Never plant seeds of unknown origin.

Does China import seeds from the US?

China is the second largest market for planting seeds after the United States. It is self-sufficient in planting seeds for grains, but imports some grass, vegetable, and fruit seeds. China is the United States’ second largest export market for seeds, fruit and spores for planting (HTS 1209) after Mexico.

What are the changes to China’s Seed Law?

On November 4, 2015, the National People’s Congress (NPC) approved amendments to China’s Seed Law. This is the first change to the legislation since it was enacted in 2000. The revised law reduces the number of crops subject to variety registration requirements from 28 to five and creates a variety record system.

Why was the US government so concerned about the Chinese seeds?

The government genuinely was concerned. Whenever someone wanted to tell the story of these Chinese seeds, a local or federal agriculture spokesperson was always available to expound on how unknown seeds of foreign origin were, until proved otherwise, a threat to American agriculture or even the whole North American ecosystem.

Did gardeners send sinister seed packs from China?

Bob pitched the story to an old colleague, Richard Marsden, who works at the Daily Mail. Marsden did some of his own reporting, and on July 18 a small item appeared. “ Gardeners Sent Sinister Seed Packs From China ,” the headline read, introducing the idea that what was happening was both a puzzle and a threat.