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West Coast Seeds - Beneficial Insect Wildflower Blend - Natural Pest Control (5g)

$4.69

Promote a healthy, pest-free garden with West Coast Seeds Beneficial Insect Wildflower Blend. This 5g mix is expertly crafted to attract beneficial predatory insects like lacewings, hover flies, and ladybird beetles, which naturally control pest species such as aphids, thrips, and caterpillars. Additionally, this blend draws generalist pollinators that boost...

Promote a healthy, pest-free garden with West Coast Seeds Beneficial Insect Wildflower Blend. This 5g mix is expertly crafted to attract beneficial predatory insects like lacewings, hover flies, and ladybird beetles, which naturally control pest species such as aphids, thrips, and caterpillars. Additionally, this blend draws generalist pollinators that boost yields in fruiting plants, making it an invaluable addition to any garden focused on sustainable and natural pest management.

Key Features:

  • Natural Pest Control: Attracts predatory insects to control aphids, thrips, and caterpillars.
  • Boosts Pollination: Enhances yields in fruiting plants by attracting generalist pollinators.
  • Eco-Friendly: Supports a healthy and diverse insect population for optimal garden health.
  • Easy to Grow: Suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.

Growing Information:

  • Exposure: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
  • Application Rate: Recommended 198g per 1,000 square feet.
  • Timing: Best sown two weeks before to eight weeks after the last frost. Autumn sowing is also possible with some seed loss expected to wildlife.

Starting Instructions:

  1. Site Selection: Choose areas free from existing plants to ensure optimal soil conditions.
  2. Site Preparation: Remove vegetation, loosen soil, and prepare for seed contact.
  3. Seed Application: Scatter seeds by hand or use a lawn spreader for larger areas. Mix seeds with clean, dry sand for even distribution.

Planting Rates:

  • Density: Aim for 70 seeds per square foot.
  • Coverage: 90g covers 1,000 ft²; use 4kg per acre for larger areas.

Growing Tips:

  • Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist to aid germination and establishment.
  • Weed Control: Regularly remove weeds to reduce competition.
  • Watering: Minimal additional watering needed except during prolonged dry periods.
  • Re-seeding: Harvest seed heads in late summer for replanting the following spring.

Elevate your garden's health and productivity with the West Coast Seeds Beneficial Insect Wildflower Blend. Perfect for eco-conscious gardeners, this blend provides an effective, natural solution for pest control while enhancing pollination and overall garden vitality.

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