By David1954
United Kingdom 
I want to buy a Blackcurrant bush and then take cuttings from it to increase my stock, but I know that propagation of some varieties is banned without a licence. My problem is that I cannot find a list of which varieties need a licence and which don't despite plenty of searching online. Can anyone help please?
On plant
ribes nigrum
7 Apr, 2015
Answers
Yes, the Plant Breeders Rights issue only applies to selling the propagated material.
7 Apr, 2015
Hi, welcome to GoY, Ob is right P B Rs only apply if being used commercially, there is no restriction if propagated for your own use, and P B Rs last for 25 years, unless it.s for a tree, vine , or potatoes, then it lasts for 30 years, after which anyone can propagate and sell the propagated material, Derek.
7 Apr, 2015
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Try the Blackcurrant Foundation website. I think the propagation under licence will mean for commercial production. Important thing is to buy certified plants from a registered supplier.
7 Apr, 2015