Spring is approaching and with it the bees are busily swarming again. Anyone who wants to do something good for them and has the opportunity will soon sow a bee pasture. You can read what is required below.
How do you sow a bee pasture correctly?
After the soil has been prepared until finely crumbly, the seeds (seed mixtures are ideal) are used for bee pasture between March and Junewide-spreadingandevendistributed distributed. They are then eitherpressed onor lightlyraked inand watered with plenty of water
When should the bee pasture be sown?
It is best to create a bee pasturebetween March and May The seeds should be sown in June at the latest so that they can germinate and the plants can grow well. While annual plants should be sown as early as possible, it is sufficient to sow seeds of perennial bee pasture plants in late spring to early summer.
Does the bee pasture have to be advanced or sown directly?
It makes sense and is less time-consuming to sow the bee pasturedirectly. Pre-cultivation is not recommended, as most of the well-known plants for bee pasture germinate outdoors without any problems if the temperatures are sufficiently high.
How is the soil prepared for sowing the bee pasture?
First you should remove theweedsfrom the bedand thesoilabout 5 to 10 cm deeploose up If you want to plant the bee pasture in a bucket or balcony box, fill the appropriate planter with soil. It is important that the soil is not over-fertilized, as many bee-friendly flowers prefer nutrient-poor substrates.
Which seeds are suitable for sowing a bee pasture?
The seeds ofnectar- and pollen-richplants are suitable for sowing a bee pasture. A mixture of annual and perennial plants is ideal. If you like things uncomplicated, you can buy aseed mix for bee-friendly plants. Seeds from these bee-nutrient plants are ideal:
- Marigold
- Phacelia (bee friend)
- Nasturtium
- Cornflower
- Buckwheat
- Clover
- Borage
- Yarrow
- Columbine
How are the seeds for the bee pasture sown?
Once the soil is prepared, the seeds or the seed mixture for the bee pasture are mixed with a littlesandand finallywide-throwingon the soildistributed The majority of them are light germinators, which is why they should not be covered with soil, or hardly at all. Nasturtium and marigold seeds, on the other hand, are dark germinators. After sowing the seeds, press them down or rake them carefully and lightly. Now just water and let nature take its course
Tip
Patience is a virtue for cold germs
Attention: Some plants for bee pasture require a cold phase in order to germinate. They often only show their cotyledons the following year or after winter. So be patient if the seeds don't seem to sprout.
