Beemeadow 'Mellifera' - Green manure
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Mix of annual herbs and flowers, recommended by Mellifera e.V. A rich buffet of nectar and pollen for bumblebees, butterflies, honey bees and solitary bees. Ideal for small open spaces and isolated flowerbeds in gardens, with the added benefit of improvin
Variety-specific characteristics
| Seed rate | 100 g/100m² |
|---|---|
| Height | 50-120 cm |
| Lifespan | annnual |
| Components | Phacelia, buckwheat, marigold, borage, corn flowers |
| Beemeadow | yes |
| Hardy | no |
| 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.