Red Clay Powder for Seed Balls and Seed Bombs (1000g)

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There are many ways to go about making seed bombs and many more reasons outside of guerilla gardening. In this piece, we’ll cover different ways to make your own seed bombs, and discuss why you would even want to in the first place. Why Make Your Own Seed Bombs? When selecting seeds for your bombs, ensure they’re native to your area. Never introduce a native species to the region. Not cool.

Instead, seek out neglected areas. Spots like weedy medians, and vacant lots are perfect. Places you know will remain undisturbed for a time are great. Playgrounds and woodland edges which won’t see the blades of a lawn mower are optimal spots. Even the creek behind your house, which never gets mowed works. I found this easy recipe for clay-based seed bombs in Garden Alchemy: 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More by Stephanie Rose.

Unlimited access to the Product Catalogs, Design Travel sources, and Architect & Designer Directory listings Using the palms of your hands, roll your clay into a small ball approximately 3 – 4 cm in diameter. Tossing a handful in the middle of an asphalt parking lot is not likely to yield good results. However, any field that has some top soil and moisture is a good candidate. Make some air dry clay seed bombs with your family this year. This is a great project to use to showcase the important of all pollinators-not just honey bees. Ingredients: Clay powder, wool compost (organic and Soil Association approved), seeds (a mix of 22 native wildflowers).

The seed bombs mighttake a day or two to dry, depending on the humidity in your area. How to use homemade wildflower seed bombs Let them dry for 24-48 hours until they are fully dry before tossing them. Putting them in semi-direct sunlight speeds up the drying process, but don't bake them or heat them too hot, the seeds won't germinate. Now, go forth with your guerilla gardening and bomb the earth with seeds of change! Frequently Asked Questions TheWildlife Trusts is a movement made up of 46 Wildlife Trusts: independent charities with a shared mission. leave them to dry somewhere at a temperature of around 25°. Keep them in the dark so they don’t germinate early. Try to make sure they stay evenly moist while drying out – rotate them a bit if you need to.Place 1, 2 or 3 in the center and wrap the fabric around it. Tying with a pretty ribbon or string to keep everything in place. If you use a fabric that is not breathable, let the seed bombs dry for a week or so before wrapping. We have a 60-day return policy, which means you have 60 days after receiving your item to return it. If you use local clay, make certain that it isn't weedy. Clay is often from low lying or riparian areas, which also collect a significantly weedy seed bank from large areas of land. The latent upland weed seeds can then grow when you remove them from the wet conditions and seed bomb upland with them. So be careful if you are not using the clay right where you collected it! Don't seed bomb it far or you're sure to spread weeds.

Knead the mixture with your hands until the right consistency is achieved. It should be the consistency of cookie dough. If you are using the moist air dry clay, you would simply mix it with the compost and seeds at this point. Add water. Slowly pour enough water to turn the dry mix into a dough—it should feel like putty in your hands. The amount you use to reach this consistency will depend on the absorbency of your chosen clay and soil.

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