Insect and bee friendly varieties

Insects are a central part of our food production and indispensable for ecological balance. However, bee and bumblebee species have had massive problems in foraging for food in recent decades. Part of the reason for this is the dwindling proportion of wildflower meadows and flower-filled fallow land in today’s cultivated landscape. Flowering green areas in our gardens can make an important contribution here.

Alfalfa - Green manure

Perennial, valuable green manure and fodder plant. Particularly deep rooting. Fixes nitrogen and opens up soil for following crops. Grows even in dry conditions. Great for insects, too.

€3.21
Allium 'Gladiator' - Aglio ornamentale

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Allium 'Magic' - Aglio ornamentale

€12.31
Allium 'Mount Everest' - Aglio ornamentale

€9.95
Allium 'Violet Beauty' - Aglio ornamentale

€7.01
Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' - Aglio ornamentale

€13.38
Allium ampeloprasum 'Ping Pong' - Aglio ornamentale

€5.30
Allium christophii - Aglio ornamentale

€9.95
Allium cowanii - Aglio ornamentale

€5.30
Allium moly 'Jeanine' - Aglio ornamentale

€5.72
Allium nigrum - Aglio ornamentale

€9.74
Allium sphaerocephalon - Aglio ornamentale

€6.47
Angelica - Angelica archangelica

Medicinal plant that is ideal as a specimen perennial. The two-year-old plant grows to the height of a person and smells pleasantly aromatic. Great for bees and other insects. Due to slow germination patience is required. Direct sowing in summer works best.

€3.58
Annual Beneficial Insect Strip for Brassica - Green manure

Flower strips next to cabbage fields promote beneficial insects, biologically control pests, increase pollinator biodiversity and provide pollen, nectar and protection. Important contribution to ecological balance.

€3.21
Apéro for Bees - Green manure

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 winter.

€3.21
Aqua - Crocus

€6.53
Astera - Green manure

Neutral blend useful before spring cultivation. Composed of pulses, clovers and grasses, this mix is highly effective in fixing nitrogen in soil and the formation of humus.

€3.21
Basil 'Rustik' - Herbs

Very aromatic basil with large, convex leaves. Tolerant of being cut and mildew resistant.

€3.21
Beemeadow 'Mellifera' - Green manure

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 improving soil fertility.

€2.89
Beemeadow Tuebingen blend - Green manure

Fast cover crop mixture with long lasting flower components: Phacelia, buckwheat, mustard, coriander, marigold, nigella, fodder radish, corn flower, malva sylvestris, dill, borage.

€3.21
Beluga Lentils - Green manure

Legume for growing on poor, calcareous, well-prepared soils. Drought-tolerant For the production of black lentils, sow from March, usually with a cereal supporting crop. Higher seed density has a positive effect on yield and weed suppression. Harvest is a bit tricky.

€3.21
Beneficial insect meadow - Green manure

A mixture of over 15 species of annual flowers and herbs that attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies. A broad mix of white, yellow, pink, blue and purple flowers. A long-lasting mix that blooms from May to October.

€3.21
Biodiversity mix - Green manure

Species-rich mixture with a high proportion of legumes to promote microbial diversity in the soil. Attracts beneficial insects. Loosens the soil and suppresses diseases.

€12.84
Birdsfoot Trefoil - Green manure

Deep rooting, perennial green manure plant. Fixes nitrogen. Height 5-30 cm. Particularly suited for chalky ground. Tolerant of cold and drought. Beneficial to a wide variety of insects.

€3.21

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