Phacelia
Phacelia tanacetifolia
This is THE bee meadow plant. It is low maintenance with lush growth that provides nectar to insects in abundance. The dense root system loosens the soil and makes phacelia the ideal green manure. It provides beneficial shelter, and has an inhibitory effect on soil-borne nematodes.
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Product number | AE-9521-00 |
Content in grams | 15.00 |
Content in seeds | 18,072.00 |
Content in m2 | 5.00 |
Family | Borretschgewächse |
Thousand-seeds weight (TKW) | 0.8 grams |
Seeds per gram | 1204.8 |
Growing instructions
For bee meadow, sow from March to July directly into a finely prepared bed. Rake lightly. For green manure, sow until early September. Keep moist during the germination phase.
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Height
100
cm
Sowing depth
0
cm
Germination duration
10
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types