"Take Habitat Home" Seed Packet

A great packet for beginners who want to try their hand with a small pollinator plot and help our declining pollinators.

This seed packet includes 16 native wildflowers and 2 grasses that will benefit many species of pollinating insects. Instructions are included.

Each packet contains enough seed to plant a 10x10 area at a conservation seeding rate of around 20 seeds/ft2. However, evenly distributing such a small amount of small seed over such an area can be difficult so seeding over a smaller area may be more feasible.

1) Timing. Best time to plant this packet is the spring (April – May). It can also be dormant broadcast into existing native seedings (Nov-Feb) as an enhancement.

2) Pick a site that gets a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight.

3) Proper site prep is key to project success. Prepare a seed bed that is free from any other vegetation or residue to ensure seed to soil contact. Seed bed should be lightly worked but firm (a boot print should be barely visible).

4) Broadcast the seed evenly across your project area.

5) Lightly rake the project to get good seed to soil contact. Ideal seeding depth is around 1/8 inch.