Beebombs

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What are bee bombs?

Beebombs are handmade in Dorset. Each pack of Beebombs contains hundreds of seeds and 18 species of wildflowers. The seeds are mixed with clay powder and locally sourced, unfortified soil. The clay supports and protects the seeds whilst they germinate and spreads them as it breaks down under watering.

Beebombs need no gardening skill and can be scattered straight onto open ground at any time of the year.

How to beebomb:-

Beebombs are designed to make creating a diverse and thriving wildflower meadow easy.

Dorset Wildflower Bee Bombs need no gardening skill…Just throw your Bee Bombs onto cleared soil and await the blossom of colour and return of native bee and butterfly species.

I tend to say ‘cleared soil’ as wildflowers are slow growers compared to grasses and perennial weeds. This means that they can be out-competed at the critical early stages.

In terms of coverage, one pack of Beebombs, covers 21 square foot or 2 square metres.

When should I scatter them?

Bee Bombs can be scattered throughout the year, the clay protects them until they are ready to germinate. There are diverse – opinions on this around the world say spring and autumn are particularly good times to start them growing.

Around 20% will start flowering in the first year. Biennials and Perennials in the mix will start blossoming in the 2nd year.

Once scattered, Beebombs just need lots of water, sun and time. Wildflowers are hardy and adaptable but slow growers. This means that they can be out-competed by faster growing grasses and perennial weeds at the critical early stages, so straight onto soil is best if possible.

The soil will help your Beebombs germinate and the clay will protect them as they dissipate.

Your patience will be rewarded with a beautiful wildflower meadow, attracting a range of native British pollinators and helping us #bringthebeesback