AT A GLANCE
After the soil has been prepared into fine crumbs, the seeds (seed mixtures are ideal) are planted between March and June for bee pasture proliferating and evenly spread out. Then they either pressed or easy raked in and with plenty of water cast.
When should bee pasture be sown?
The Creation of the bee pasture is best done between March and May. The seeds should be sown in June at the latest so that they can germinate and the plants can grow well. While annual plants should be sown as early as possible, seed is sufficient perennial bee pasture plants sow in late spring to early summer.
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Does the bee pasture have to be brought forward or sown directly?
It makes sense and is less expensive to use the bee pasture to sow directly. Pre-cultivation is not recommended, as most known plants for a bee pasture germinate outdoors without any problems if the temperatures are sufficiently high.
How is the soil prepared for sowing the bee pasture?
First of all, you should weed from the bed removed and the Earth about 5 to 10 cm deep loosen up. If you die Bee pasture in the bucket or balcony box, fill the corresponding planter with soil. It is important that the soil is not over-fertilized, as many bee-friendly flowers prefer substrates that are poor in nutrients.
Which seeds are suitable for sowing a bee pasture?
The seeds of rich in nectar and pollen Plants are suitable for the sowing one bee pasture. A mix of annuals and perennials is ideal. If you like it uncomplicated, you can get one seed mix buy for bee friendly plants. Seeds of these bee plants are particularly suitable:
- marigold
- Phacelia (bee friend)
- Nasturtium
- cornflower
- buckwheat
- clover
- borage
- yarrow
- columbine
How are the seeds for the bee pasture sown?
Once the soil is prepared, the seeds or the seed mixture for the bee pasture with something mixed sand and finally proliferating on earth distributed. The majority of them belong to the light germs, which is why they should not or hardly be covered with soil. seeds of Nasturtium and marigold belong to the dark germs. After sowing the seeds, press or rake them in carefully and lightly. Now just water and let nature take its course...
Tip
Patience is a virtue for cold germs
Attention: Some plants for bee pasture need a cold phase in order to be able to germinate. They often only show up in the following year or their cotyledons after the winter. So be patient if the seeds don't seem to sprout.
