Apéro for Bees - Green manure
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Simple, fast-growing wildflower mix. This mix of wildflowers and herbs from Swiss ecotypes (harvested in the wild or propagated in Switzerland) provides an abundant source of nutrition for pollinators and other beneficial organisms. Partially dies off in
Variety-specific characteristics
| Seed rate | 400 g/100m² |
|---|---|
| Height | 20-120 cm |
| Lifespan | partially dies off in winter |
| Components | Egyptian clover, Swedish clover, phacelia, dill, common buckwheat, annual yellow woundwort*, yellow mignonette*, crimson clover, common poppy*, cornflower*, corn cockle*, Persian clover, red clover*, flatweed* |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
| Sowing depth | 2 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.