Annual Bee Meadow Seed

A selection of predominantly organically sourced seed which will provide a continuous display of nectar from pollen-rich legumes and wildflowers guaranteeing a rewarding honey harvest. A good early Autumn range of flowers will help the bees build up their honey stocks for the Winter. Though some varieties will self seed, best to re-sow every year.

Promotional Packets Available:

We can provide promotional packets to order. Each 10cm x 10cm packet contains enough bee meadow seed to cover a few square meters and can be customised with your logo and messaging. Please contact us with your quantities to get a quote and lead time.

Coverage:

• 10kg  per 6,000m² (1.5 acres)
• 1kg    per 600m²
• 200g  per 125m²

Annual bee meadow ingredients:

Phacelia, Buckwheat, Coriander, Egyptian Clover, Crimson Clover, Marigold, Oil Raddish, Sunflower, Fennel, Fenugreek, White Clover, Cumin, Fennel Flower, Dill  Click here for specific ingredients

How to sow the bee meadow:

• Performs best in a sunny location.
• Bare soil should be cultivated (harrowed/rotivated) to ensure that the young seeds can root easily. Where weeds or grass dominate the ground should be ploughed in autumn and soil cultivation should take place in spring before sowing the flowermeadow. Do not apply any fertiliser. It is important to remove potentially competing weeds (e.g. dock weed, nettles, etc.) before sowing.
• Sow in spring in a well raked bed with fine crumbly soil. Scatter seed.
• Rake lightly and firm down well. 
• Water for first couple of weeks.