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Sowing Rate: 5kg per acre | 20kg bag covers approximately 4 acres
The Pollen & Nectar Flower Seed Mix 20kg is a grass-free flowering seed mixture designed to establish pollen and nectar-rich areas in agricultural blocks or strips. The recommended sowing rate is 5kg per acre, with this 20kg bag providing approximately 4 acres of coverage at the recommended rate.
Designed for UK environmental land management, this diverse pollen and nectar flower seed mix contains 14 flowering species, including 10 legumes and 4 herbs/wildflowers. It is suitable for use with Countryside Stewardship AB1 Pollen and Nectar Flower Mix and SFI AHL1 and CAHL1, subject to the current requirements of the relevant scheme and individual agreement.
The mixture provides a diverse succession of flowering species from approximately May to September, creating pollen and nectar-rich areas intended to provide food for beneficial pollinators and encourage beneficial insects and natural crop pest predators. It is particularly suited to farmers, landowners, estates, environmental land managers, land consultants and agricultural professionals establishing grant-supported environmental areas.
The Pollen & Nectar Flower Seed Mix is designed for establishing:
5kg per acre
The 20kg pack provides approximately 4 acres of coverage when sown at the recommended rate.
Actual coverage may vary depending on seedbed preparation, establishment conditions and sowing method.
Early spring
Establish the mixture in blocks or strips, according to the intended environmental application and the requirements of the relevant scheme or agreement.
Always check the current SFI or Countryside Stewardship guidance before sowing to confirm the applicable seed mixture, location, establishment and management requirements.
20kg bag
Approximate coverage at 5kg/acre: 4 acres
The Pollen & Nectar Flower Seed Mix contains a diverse combination of flowering legumes, herbs and wildflowers:
| Species | Composition |
|---|---|
| Spring Vetch | 40% |
| Red Clover | 10% |
| Lucerne | 5% |
| Crimson Clover | 8% |
| Berseem Clover | 10% |
| Sainfoin | 10% |
| Yellow Trefoil | 2% |
| Birdsfoot Trefoil | 2% |
| Sweet Yellow Berseem Clover | 5% |
| Alsike Clover | 5% |
| Oxeye Daisy | 1% |
| Yarrow | 0.5% |
| Wild Carrot | 1% |
| Knapweed | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Spring Vetch – The largest component of the mixture, providing a flowering legume within the pollen and nectar blend.
Red Clover – A well-known flowering legume contributing to the diverse flowering and nectar-producing component.
Lucerne – A perennial legume included to add further diversity to the flowering seed mixture.
Crimson Clover – A flowering clover contributing to the overall diversity of the pollen and nectar mix.
Berseem Clover – A flowering legume forming part of the mixture's diverse flowering component.
Sainfoin – A flowering legume included to increase species diversity within the mix.
Yellow Trefoil & Birdsfoot Trefoil – Flowering legumes contributing additional diversity to the pollen and nectar-rich area.
Sweet Yellow Berseem Clover & Alsike Clover – Additional flowering clovers included within the diverse legume component.
Oxeye Daisy, Yarrow, Wild Carrot & Knapweed – Herb and wildflower species included to add further diversity to the flowering element of the mixture.
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Pollen & Nectar Flower Seed Mix |
| Scheme references | Countryside Stewardship AB1 / SFI AHL1 / SFI CAHL1 |
| Mix type | Grass-free pollen and nectar flower seed mix |
| Grass content | 0% |
| Legume species | 10 |
| Herb/wildflower species | 4 |
| Total species | 14 |
| Height | 10–150cm |
| Flowering period | May–September |
| Aim | Food for beneficial pollinators and encouragement of natural crop pest predators |
| Establishment method | Grow in blocks or strips |
| Sowing period | Early spring |
| Sowing rate | 5kg/acre |
| Pack size | 20kg |
| Approximate pack coverage | 4 acres |
| Individual species maximum | No individual species over 50% by weight |
This 20kg Pollen & Nectar Flower Seed Mix is designed for agricultural environmental applications where pollen and nectar-rich areas are required. Its grass-free formulation and diverse combination of legumes, herbs and wildflowers make it a practical choice for farmers and land managers looking to establish flowering blocks or strips.
For Countryside Stewardship AB1, SFI AHL1 and SFI CAHL1 applications, always check the latest scheme guidance and the requirements of your individual agreement before ordering and sowing, as action requirements can change.
