Do Bee bombs work?
Do seed bombs really work? The short answer is yes, but only if you follow the instructions. A beebomb can be a convenient way to start a wildflower patch or meadow in your garden, but that’s mainly because a base in the form of compost and clay has been added to the seed mix, which makes it easier to sow.
When can I plant bee bombs?
Bee Bombs can be scattered throughout the year, the clay protects them until they are ready to germinate. There are diverse opinions on this around the world and many say spring and autumn are particularly good times to start them growing.
What do bee bombs do?
Why you should use beebombs Beebombs offer a DIY solution to the decline in native wildflowers by combining a mixture of authentic native flower seeds with regional clay and compost into a bomb-like shape, ready to plant in gardens across the UK.
What is in a bee bomb?
Beebombs are handmade in Dorset. Each pack of Beebombs contains hundreds of seeds and 18 species of wildflowers. The seeds are mixed with clay powder and locally sourced, unfortified soil. The clay supports and protects the seeds whilst they germinate and spreads them as it breaks down under watering.
Is Seed bombing illegal?
Seed bombing is when people throw capsules containing seeds and fertilizers at vacant lots in urban areas. Videos showing seed bombing have millions of views on TikTok. It might seem uncontroversial, but it’s technically illegal and, according to TikTok creators, is fundamentally political.
Are seed bombs a good idea?
With a little help from Mother Nature, something as small as a seedbomb has the potential to improve the natural structure of an area in one fell swoop. A seedbomb is a little ball of life and comes with a responsibility to choose your plants and be used in the correct way.
What wildflowers are in Beebombs?
Beebomb Seeds:
- Yarrow is a common flower of roadsides, hedgerows, grasslands, and scrubby areas where the soil is inclined to being dry and chalky.
- Common Knapweed.
- Wild Carrot.
- Lady’s bedstraw was historically widespread through Great Britain and is a very important pollinator.
- Rough Hawkbit.
How do you look after bee bombs?
Once scattered, Beebombs just need lots of water, sun and time. Wildflowers are hardy and adaptable but slow growers. This means that they can be out-competed by faster growing grasses and perennial weeds at the critical early stages, so straight onto soil is best if possible.
What flowers do you get in bee bombs?
- Our seed list.
- Yarrow is a common flower of roadsides, hedgerows, grasslands, and scrubby areas where the soil is inclined to being dry and chalky.
- Common Knapweed.
- Wild Carrot.
- Lady’s bedstraw was historically widespread through Great Britain and is a very important pollinator.
- Rough Hawkbit.
When should you throw a seed bomb?
Lady’s Bedstraw It grows up to 3ft in height and provides good ground cover.
Can you plant bee bombs in pots?
Will Beebombs work in pots and planters? Absolutely. Its a good controlled environment so just stick to a couple of basic rules. Wildflowers prefer low nutrient soils, so use soil that as low in nutrients as possible.
Where are the Beebombs made in Great Britain?
With your help, we can start to restore the lost wildflower habitat and make an important contribution to the biodiversity of Great Britain. Hand made in Dorset, Beebombs are a mix of 18 British wildflower seeds, fine, sifted soil and locally sourced clay.
What do you use to make a beebomb?
Beebombs are handmade wildflower seedballs. We make them from sheltering clay and sifted top soil, packed with 1000s of seeds from native wildflower species.
What kind of seeds are used in Beebombs?
Hand made in Dorset, Beebombs are a mix of 18 British wildflower seeds, fine, sifted soil and locally sourced clay. Our seeds are native species and designated by the Royal Horticultural Society as “Perfect for Pollinators”