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

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Before we answer how do you make plantable seed bombs, let’s discuss why you would want to make seed bombs at all. There are a lot of reasons to make your own seed bombs: Seed bombs are a great way to encourage biodiversity in your garden, whether you choose to make them with wildflower seeds or vegetable seeds. Either way, please make sure to only plant your seed bombs in your own garden so you do not accidentally plant species in areas they won’t thrive in or, even worse, cause damage to other wildlife. If the recycled paper pulp is too dry to form into balls, sprinkle bits of water in until it can be formed. Then roll them into balls, and voila! You have fun, vibrantly-colored seed balls. Let them dry and harden over 24 to 48 hours before bombing. How to Spread DIY Seed Bombs

They are so inexpensive that you can make a lot of them. Don’t be stingy with them – seed bombs away! What Type of Clay do You Use? Our wool compost is sourced from a small farm in the Lake District, local to us! All the compost is Soil Association approved for organic growing. Note: Using larger seeds can make it more difficult to roll uniformly-shaped seed bombs, so you may want to try smaller-sized seeds first. Most elementary schools do not recycle their clay. You can plan ahead with the art teacher and take that clay off their hands. Donate some seed balls to the school in return! That's what I do with my seed balls business. The clay will have no seeds, and helps the environment by putting the clay to a green end, rather than landfilling it.

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For plants with much smaller seed size, a larger amount (perhaps 1/8 tsp) is more suitable. Remember not every seed will be successful – a good reason to add more than one to each piece. Seed bombs are best, and the most fun, when thrown into neglected roundabouts, central reservations, flower beds, and planters,” says Mitchell. Now for the fun bit! Plant your seed bombs by throwing them at bare parts of the garden and wait to see what pops up! Pro tip: You can put multiple types of seeds into your bombs, but be careful how you mix and match: sun-loving plants will thrive in a spot where a shade-loving one will die, while fast-growing greenery might out-perform and suffocate another. Only combine seeds with similar qualities or habitat preferences, or plants that are known to grow well together. Make some air dry clay seed bombs with your family this year. This is a great project to use to showcase the important of all pollinators-not just honey bees.

Unless your flat without it, I'd use local clay from the ground. Perhaps getting in the car and buying mined clay is the only option you have, or the more practical one. With local clay, you can dry it and grind it through a scree to get it powdered. We have a 60-day return policy, which means you have 60 days after receiving your item to return it. Now is the time to fight the good fight, says Alex Mitchell: “Urbanites the world over are looking at public green spaces around their homes with a new sense of responsibility and pride.”The number of seeds that you use inside your bomb depends on the type of flower. For plants with large seeds, such as sunflowers, 2-4 seeds will be plenty. Now, go forth with your guerilla gardening and bomb the earth with seeds of change! Frequently Asked Questions 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.