Peaceful Valley California Low-Growing Native Wildflower Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Peaceful Valley
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Peaceful Valley California Low-Growing Native Wildflower
PrepPreparaarationtion
Fall and spring are the best times to plant wildflowers. Fall planted seeds do not need to be irrigated and should be planted late (even into the winter), when the soil is too cold for the seeds to germinate (40°F or less), in mild winter regions. The seeds will stay dormant in the soil until it warms up in the spring. Spring-planted wildflowers will need to be irrigated until they bloom the first year, but they will naturalize to grow with winter rains in following years. Wildflowers grow best on sites with full sun, low nitrogen, low soil fertility and with existing stands of shorter grasses for soil stabilization. Above all, wildflowers must be protected from heavy weed competition. To prepare a site that is weedy: till, flail, mow, or harrow the area shallowly (2”) to bring up as few dormant weed seeds as possible. Then, once or twice, irrigate to germinate and eradicate sprouting weeds. In areas where soil stabilization is an issue or where you would like to create a meadow effect, plant wildflowers with Covar Sheep Fescue at ½ lb per 1,000 sqft.
Planting & GrPlanting & Groowingwing
For spring planting, it is a good idea to put your wildflower seed in the
freezer for a day or two, then thaw for a day. If you freeze them just before
planting, you will significantly improve the germination rate
of the seed. If broadcast seeding either Fall or Spring planted seed, mix with
a carrier such as sand, sawdust or rice hulls to insure even distribution.
Broadcast at ¼ lb per 1,000 sqft. for a dense effect the first season. The
following spring, consider supplementing with more seed to further establish
the planting. Use more seed on sites with erosion problems, weeds or limited
water. Take care not to cover the seed
too deeply. Hand-sown seed can be raked or mulched, but not buried deeper than
⅛.” Drilled or mechanically sown seed can be planted to a maximum depth of ¼”.
Soil should be firmed down after sowing. Seeds must be kept moist either by
rains or irrigation for 4–6 weeks in order to germinate properly. Many
wildflowers are drought-tolerant once established, but must receive adequate
water for their initial growth. An additional watering or two after spring
rains have stopped will greatly enhance bloom and seed production.
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uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions (soil preparation,
fertilization, weed and pest control, temperature control, irrigation…etc.)
that must be met to insure the success of your crop(s) or plants.
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References
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