Our Pollinator Blend is a all year round blend which comes with the advantage of creating window of high flower set for beneficial insects. Can be planted to attract beneficial predators and keep pest pressures down. At the same time it has the same function of a green manure - Provides nitrogen, organic residues, improved biological performance and better nutrition to the following crop.
Contains: Berseem Clover, Arrowleaf Clover, Blansia Clover, Hairy Vetch, Common Vetch, Safflower, Radish, Peas, Linseed, Phacelia, Oats, Sunflower, Buckwheat, Black Mustard, Yellow Mustard.
Planting times - Some species are intolerant to cold or frost limiting planting periods for some areas. Otherwise typicaly planted in spring/summer in a victorian context, or more flexible in northern regions.
Termination - Crop can be incorporated into the ground or crimped once it reaches flowering stage (2 to 3 months to materuity depending on region).
Seeding Rate - In a market garden context target sowing rate of 30g/m2 (1kg covers about 50 to 100 m2). Or when sown in pasture at 50 to 60 kg/ha.
Delivery - This seed mix is provided through out Vic, SA, QLD, NSW only.
Freight included in price. If you have a very rural area with poor courier acces we advise using 20kg packaging which comes with AusPost. Or 25kg for courier services. On occasion we may need to contact you regarding delivery of 25kg bags as freight costs can vary strongly. For larger orders and pick up - please get in touch.