Red Clay Powder for Seed Balls and Seed Bombs (1000g)

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Let them dry for 24-48 hours until they are fully dry before tossing them. Putting them in semi-direct sunlight speeds up the drying process, but don't bake them or heat them too hot, the seeds won't germinate. Begin by using the needle to poke a hole at the top and bottom of the egg. Then use your mouth to blow the egg contents into the bowl. Use the eggs in cooking as needed. Note that you’ll need to use the eggs within a couple of days, because they’ll go bad after that. At home, it’s much easier to see your successes and failures, and it’s fun to fill your yard with plants you like. There are a couple of different ways to sow your seed bombs or wildflower bombs, though. Commercially available seedbombs are much larger, and in fancy shapes but take forever to break down and aren't so good at throwing through gaps in fencing etc)

That’s it, you’re ready to go! Try to launch the bombs between March and June, when they stand the best chance of germinating and growing.Starting from scratch or upgrading an outdoor space? Look here for advice on plants and hardscape materials. We have 200 guides on everything from fences to foxgloves. This project is a great way to spend a rainy day. It is something that works well with kids and adults. Use a drop cloth or newspaper to catch any spills. You can simply moisten the wildflower bombs and throw them into corners you can’t reach easily. One thing to avoid when doing this is sowing among other prolific plants. You don’t want your seed bombs outcompeting your annual veggies. Add the seeds. Pour in your seeds in a ratio of 3:1 in relation to the clay mix and combine with your hands or a mixing spoon. You may change this proportion depending on how dense you want plants to grow, but 3:1 is ideal to work in enough seeds.

Let the seed bombs dry and harden. Leave your tray of seed bombs to rest for a couple of days until they’re fully dry and hard. If you want to speed up the process, place them in direct sunlight, and if you’re leaving them outside, make sure they’re covered in case it rains. There are two important considerations to keep in mind when using your seed bombs. The first is location: spread your greenery grenades only where you’re allowed to do so. If it’s a public space, talk to whoever’s managing the land to ensure your seed bombs won’t disrupt the existing ecosystem. If you want to plant in a private space or need to enter one to drop your bombs, get the explicit permission of the property owner. You want to make sure you’re not breaking any trespassing laws.

The seed bombs mighttake a day or two to dry, depending on the humidity in your area. How to use homemade wildflower seed bombs Grab a handful of seeds and sprinkle them on to your clay. You can add in some soil too to you mixture. Time to be patient as long as your seeds get rainwater, sunshine and nutrients, they should grow. Keep an eye on them over the next few weeks. Buy or harvest your seeds . Buy or harvest quality seeds that you know will grow well over a large area or in poor soils, without needing too much attention. Don't choose any plants that will cause ecological or other damage such as weeds, invasive plants, or ones that have destructive root systems. If you're not sure, find out which plants are problem plants for your area or region; don't just rely on general information because some plants might be ideal in their local environment but a rampant pest in yours.

Tossing a handful in the middle of an asphalt parking lot is not likely to yield good results. However, any field that has some top soil and moisture is a good candidate. Mix in 1 part seeds by weight into the clay and compost. If the seeds are very small (like california poppies, yarrow, tidy tips, etc) you can use less, because sometimes 1 cup of seeds can be 250,000 seeds, which would be overkill for a batch.

If you think you added too much water, you can add more clay and potting mix to compensate for the added moisture. Just keep the ratio of the dry ingredients constant: for every extra part of potting mix, add two parts of clay. I found this easy recipe for clay-based seed bombs in Garden Alchemy: 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More by Stephanie Rose. Instead, seek out neglected areas. Spots like weedy medians, and vacant lots are perfect. Places you know will remain undisturbed for a time are great. Playgrounds and woodland edges which won’t see the blades of a lawn mower are optimal spots. Even the creek behind your house, which never gets mowed works.