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Wild Flower Seed Introduction: Environmental pressures mean that wild flower planting now forms an important part of many landscape projects. The issue of native seed provenance is already vital in many parts of the UK and its importance is almost certain to grow. Product Description: Green-tech is probably the largest independent supplier of wild flower seeds in the UK. Our standard mix is 20% wild flowers to 80% low maintenance native grasses, but special mixes are available to exactly match ecological requirements of any landscape. Sowing Times: Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand or sifted topsoil and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled. Management: DO NOT USE FERTILISER, either prior to sowing or in future years management. This will only encourage the grasses which will subsequently outcompete the wild flowers. Cutting Regime: Year1 - Every 6-8 weeks Year2 - October This regime allows the wild flowers to compete with grasses during the establishment period. After this, cutting in October should suffice, after which the cuttings should always be removed. MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT < Sowing Possible > Optimum < Sowing Possible > Optimum <Sowing Possible> Green-tech Ltd. Sweethills Park. Nun Monkton. York. YO26 8ET Tel: 01423 332 100. Fax: 01423 332 101. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.green-tech.co.uk

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Wild FlowerSeedIntroduction:Environmental pressures mean that wild flower planting now forms an importantpart of many landscape projects. The issue of native seed provenance is alreadyvital in many parts of the UK and its importance is almost certain to grow.

Product Description:Green-tech is probably the largest independent supplier ofwild flower seeds in the UK. Our standard mix is 20% wildflowers to 80% low maintenance native grasses, but specialmixes are available to exactly match ecological requirementsof any landscape.

Sowing Times:Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with drysand or sifted topsoil and evenly broadcast. It is importantthat the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so theseedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.

Management:DO NOT USE FERTILISER, either prior to sowing or in futureyears management. This will only encourage the grasseswhich will subsequently outcompete the wild flowers.

Cutting Regime:Year1 - Every 6-8 weeksYear2 - October

This regime allows the wild flowers to compete with grasses during the establishment period. Afterthis, cutting in October should suffice, after which the cuttings should always be removed.

MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT

< Sowing Possible >Optimum

< Sowing Possible >Optimum

Green-tech Ltd.Sweethills Park. Nun Monkton. York. YO26 8ET

Tel: 01423 332 100. Fax: 01423 332 101. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.green-tech.co.uk