ZÜMMÖGDE - beekeeping seed mix

They can only be sown on prepared land that has been previously cleared of weeds. They will not germinate when sown in grass or will be overwhelmed by grass over time. Sow the seeds on the surface of the free soil, which has been raked to a dust mound. You can mix the seeds with a bit of sand: it makes it easier to spread evenly and makes it easier to see where the seeds have been. They should not be buried, as many seeds will germinate in the light, and you can at most drag one of them with the rake, but this step can be omitted. If your garden soil is not of very good quality, you can spread half an inch or so of compost or potting soil on top and sow the seeds on that. Then you can either roll them in for larger areas or walk over them for smaller areas to make sure the seeds are in good contact with the soil (check the soles of your shoes to make sure there are not too many seeds left :)) Then it is important to keep the soil moist but not wet during germination (3-4 weeks!). When sowing in autumn, it is advisable to water both in autumn and spring. Do not water at the highest watering intensity to avoid washing the seeds away from the area. In dry, warm weather, keeping the soil moist may mean watering several times a day!

Caring for the area:

Mature plants are usually drought tolerant, but in the event of a severe drought they will appreciate 1-2 waterings per month. In the first year, annual species flower, and from the second year onwards, biennials and perennials join the flowering, but they only grow green the first year. The area really comes together and becomes more spectacular from the second year onwards, but in return the perennials flower and bush up every year from then on and don't need to be resown. Be patient, it's worth it! 🙂 In the first year, soil preparation can also bring to the surface any annual weed seeds that are in the ground. These should be removed the first year, but by the second year the vegetation will have coalesced and will be pushed out. This is less common in autumn sowing. Mowing/mowing the area once a year in late autumn or early spring is sufficient. We wish your seeds a good germination!

Recommended sowing rate: 2-3 grams/m²