Orchard Meadow (Neutral Soil) Seed Mix

£0.52

Minimum order of 10 units (10 grams).

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This seed mix is sold fresh after brush harvesting in the summer and is ideal for orchards or gardens on neutral soils managed like a hay meadow. With every order, we provide guidance on soil preparation, sowing, and aftercare. We can also offer specialist advice on a 3-5 year management plan to help establish and maintain a healthy, species-rich meadow.

Our seed mix contains the following:

0.5% Autumn Hawkbit (Leontodon autumnalis)
1.5% Betony (Stachys officinalis)
2% Bird’s-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
0.5% Common Cat’s ear (Hypochaeris radicata)
2% Common Vetch (Vicia sativa)
2% Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis)
2% Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
2% Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense)
2% Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis)
0.5% Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
1.5% Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
1% Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
0.5% Rough Hawkbit (Leontodon hispidus)
0.5% Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)
1% Small Scabious (Scabiosa columbaria)
2% Tufted Vetch (Vicia cracca)
0.5% Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
3% Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor)

Wild Grasses

25% Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum)
25% Crested Dog’s-tail (Cynosurus cristatus)
2.5% Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris)
5% Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis)
7.5% Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis)
7.5% Red Fescue (Festuca rubra)
2.5% Rough Meadow-grass (Poa trivialis)

All our seeds are true UK native wildflowers, harvested from sites across the country many within Cumbria and some from our own meadows. We also work with Wildlife Organisations and collect wild seed from their Nature Reserves and other wildlife sites under a DEFRA permit.

By choosing our products, you support British growers and suppliers who work closely with local farmers and businesses. However, be aware that some online sellers import non-native plants and seeds. While these may be cheaper, they are not true UK natives and may not suit our environment.

This product is priced per unit (1 gram of seed), and we have a minimum order of 10 units (10 grams) for this seed mix.

Management

Suggested sowing rate of between 4g – 15g per m2 this will depend on site conditions, example sowing onto bare soil would require higher sowing rate.

Our seed usually contains about 70-80% native wild grasses and 20-30% forbs (colourful flowers). IN COMPARISON – OUR ORCHARD SEED PRODUCT USES NATIVE WILD GRASSES, IF COMPARING TO OTHER MEADOW SEED PRODUCTS PLEASE BE AWARE SOME SUPPLIERS USE NON-WILD AND/OR AGRICULTURAL VARIETIES OF GRASSES. These are normally bigger and more aggressive and may out compete the colourful wildflowers.

Fact Sheet Included

Yes