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be derived directly from virus-tested nuclear stock from a source approved by the Secretary of State;

be plants which have been kept free from strawberry virus and Red Core disease (Phytophthora fragariae) during the propagation period and which have been grown during the said propagation period by a person whose facilities and planting arrangements are acceptable to the Secretary of State;

be grown in virus-vector proof conditions throughout the propagation period;

be kept completely separate by virus-vector proof material from all plants not eligible for certification;

be kept isolated from soil and risk of infection from strawberry Red Core disease and contamination by raspberry Root Rot disease (Phytophthora megasperma), Wart Disease of potatoes or Potato Cyst Nematode;

be grown in soil free medium;

be subject to an effective spray programme to control pests and diseases throughout the propagation period;

be inspected twice during the growing season by inspectors;

be clearly labelled by variety and clone;

be true to type.