Selecting the correct mix or variety.

Wildflower SEEDING RATE

Selecting A Planting Rate:
A minimum and maximum planting rate is given for each mixture. A planting rate in the minimum range is usually sufficient to establish a good stand of wildflowers on prepared soil with adequate maintenance. The maximum rate is recommended when adequate soil preparation and weed control are impossible, or when a maximum display is required. Avoid using more than the recommended rates since poor perennial establishment may result.

Best Planting Rates:
Each wildflower mixture in this catalog has a recommended minimum and maximum planting rate.  Minimum planting rates are based en 60-70 seeds per square feet (4 to 12 pounds per acre), which is usually sufficient to establish a good stand at wildflowers on prepared soil when adequate weed control can be maintained.

Maximum planting rates are based on 120-140 seeds per square foot (8 to 24 pounds per acre). and are recommended when adequate soil preparation and weed control are not possible, or when maximum color is required Avoid using more than the recommended rates since poor perennial establishment may result.

Seed Application
Method of application depends on the size of the area and the terrain. On small areas, broadcast seeds evenly ether by hand or by use of a drop or cyclone spreader.  It a helpful to mix a carrier such as clean, dry sand with the seed; sand adds volume and aids in even distribution of your seeds. We recommend using a ratio of 1 or 2 parts sand to 1 part seed. Rake in lightly covering seeds to a maximum depth of 2-3 times their thickness. Or drag the area lightly with a piece of chain link fence to mix the seed into the surface of the soil. For seeding large areas over one acre, specially designed seed drills are most effective. Drill to a maximum of 1/4 inch and firm soil with a culti-packer; this maximizes seed/soil contact.

Wildflowermix.com NOTE: The color of flowers viewed in digital pictures on this site will vary depending on the monitor used and display settings.  The actual grow-out color of any wildflower species will depend on many unknown variables including site fertility, weather, time of year, lighting effects for the time of day, etc. Colors of any one flower usually will vary in shade from pictures available on this site or from the same or similar flowers grown at different locations. While we make every effort to try and present the most likely true color of wildflowers on this site, pictures shown are not guaranteed to be true to color. Search our store for products:      Web Seedland.com   © 1999 Seedland, Inc. - All rights reserved. USA Sales | Worldwide Sales | About us | Contact Seedland | Questions? Guarantees | Seed tests | Quality Issues | Advertising | Exports | Commercial Wholesale | Payment FAQ's | Privacy & Security | Accounting Questions