Seed Bombs: Why Autumn is the Ideal Season to Scatter Them
Beebombs, these small clay balls filled with wildflower seeds, have become a popular tool for eco-friendly gardeners and guerrilla gardening enthusiasts. But did you know that autumn is probably the best season to scatter them? Let's discover why and how to proceed for the best results.
Why Autumn?
1. Optimal Natural Conditions
Nature has designed many plants to release their seeds in autumn. By scattering your Beebombs during this period, you're mimicking this natural cycle. The seeds thus benefit from:
Autumn rains that soften the clay and release the seeds
Winter cold necessary for the stratification of certain species
Early spring germination, giving them an advantage over "weeds"
2. Less Competition
In autumn, existing vegetation begins to wither. This means less competition for your young shoots in the following spring.
3. Preparation for Spring
By scattering your Beebombs in autumn, you're preparing the ground for an explosion of life from the first days of spring.
How to Proceed?
1. Choose the Right MomentAim for late autumn, just before the first frosts. This way, the seeds will have time to establish themselves without germinating prematurely.2. Scatter StrategicallyChoose areas that are:
Sunny or semi-shaded depending on the species
With bare or lightly vegetated soil
Difficult to access for natural seed dispersal
3. Let Nature Do Its Work
Once scattered, leave your Beebombs alone. Rain, frost, and thaw will do the rest of the work.
Conclusion
Autumn offers an ideal window of opportunity to scatter your Beebombs. By synchronizing your efforts with natural cycles, you significantly increase the chances of success for your seedlings. Not only are you preparing a magnificent spring spectacle, but you're also contributing to local biodiversity and supporting pollinators.So, are you ready to scatter your Beebombs this autumn? Nature will thank you in spring with an explosion of colours and life!
1 pack of handmade, native wildflower Beebombs. 1000s of seeds from 18 native wildflower species, mixed with local protective clay and sifted, nurturing top soil. 1 pack provides coverage for roughly 21 sq ft / 2m² of wildflower meadow.
NOW WITH INCREASED ANNUALS - Beebombs are a mix of annuals and perennial species, providing natural and diverse habitat. As requested by many of you, we have increased the volume of annual seed - giving you more poppies, cornflower, marigolds etc - to ensure a beautiful patch that also supports our pollinators!
Using seedballs protects the seeds from predators and provides a nurturing environment for the seeds to germinate from, making it easier for you to create the wildflower habitat Britain needs.
We use no plastic in our packaging or process and make your Beebombs in a sustainable way on a farm in Parley, Dorset.
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