Vineyard Wildflower Seed Super-Blend 750ml

Vineyard Wildflower Seed Super-Blend 750ml

The Vineyard Wildflower Seed Super-Blend is a spectacularly curated blend of wildflower seeds that include Crimson Clover, Buckwheat, Mustard, Austrian Winter Pea, California Poppy, with an additional wildflower mix layered in to create added bursts of color in your garden.

The seeds are beautifully layered in a clear Bordeaux wine bottle, each with their own unique colors, textures, and characteristics. Perfect as a gift, a keepsake, or planted in your yard.

The Beauty in Regenerative Agriculture

Wildflowers are a “secret” farmers have relied on for centuries, rotating these all-natural pesticide alternatives to strengthen and protect the soil and their crops. Even in traditional agriculture, the practice of growing cover crops has changed little over the centuries.

• Pollinators: This garden will attract beautiful pollinators that support beneficial insect populations and aid in the pollination of various plants. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds play essential roles in the reproduction of many flowering plants, which support other wildlife, and attract predatory insects like ladybugs and hoverflies that help control pests like aphids. These pollinators are vital for plant reproduction, ensuring that flowers bloom and fruits develop, thereby supporting a thriving ecosystem. Using flowering cover crops as companion plants next to your vegetable crops is another common practice.
  
  
• Nitrogen Fixation: The legumes in this mix, the Crimson Clover and Austrian Winter Pea, are highly effective at Nitrogen Fixation, a crucial process for maintaining soil fertility and supplying plants with this essential nutrient. By converting atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms, these plants can grow in nitrogen-deficient soils and contribute to the nutrient cycle.
  
  
• Soil Health: These fast-growing seeds enhance soil quality and offer a natural barrier against erosion and weeds. Cover crops have deep root systems that reduce soil compaction, improve drainage and mitigate erosion, even during heavy rainfall. Soil erosion contributes to soil degradation, a process where soil loses its capacity to support plant life and other ecosystems. This decline in soil quality can be caused by various natural and human-induced factors, leading to a reduction in its productivity and the overall health of your land.
  
  
• Natural Pest Control: Mustard, known in the Brassica family, controls soilborne pests and diseases by releasing natural fumigants into the soil in a process called Biofumigation, typically eliminating pesticides, making it a very sustainable choice. Mustard also improves soil health by adding organic matter, loosening soil, and improving drainage.

Vermiculite Included! Vermiculite improves heavy soil, ensures consistent moisture, enhances aeration, and prevents compaction.

Plant in spring or fall. Mix the seeds and vermiculite well, scatter evenly on roughened dirt, and cover lightly with topsoil. Water daily until sprouts appear, then water responsibly.

Seeds must be stored in a cool, dark place unless saving as a keepsake.