Ian Stanley, Brisbane wrote:

thanks jonno but i was hoping for a more personal account rather than a
link.



Well I find it impossible to grow these here in Melbourne. Also, I think
Don covers the situation rather well.
There does not appear to be much that can be done.
Im all for stopping stupid goverenment rules that create problems like
your rust.
Impoted fruit is dangerous in our unique country. We never had these
problems once upon a time... :-(