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Flower meadow for auxiliaries (Ballenberg Edition)
This rich, thriving mixture makes a beneficial habitat for bees and many beneficial insects with both shelter and food. The soil is penetrated and loosened by its roots. Mainly contains, among others, buckwheat phacelia, flax, sunflower, marigold, lupine (Lupinus angustifolius), clover, summer vetch, della serra, dill, coriander, and mallow.
Discover our special edition seed packets in collaboration with Ballenberg, the Swiss open-air museum!
Growing instructions
Sow at the beginning to the end of March in a seedling starter tray. After about four weeks, transplant the seedlings at a distance of 50✕50 cm apart. Harvest the mature seed heads in August/September.
Growing calendar
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| Sowing quantity 3 g/Are | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height
100
cm
Planting distance
50
x
50
cm
Sowing depth
1
cm
Germination duration
10
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types