White Alyssum for Orchards
Description
Attractive beneficial insect plant sought after by grape growers and orchardists alike because: · It is easy to grow and drought tolerant · It self sows readily and flowers over a long season · Sowing can be timed for when it is most needed · It looks good and has a low growing habit drifts of snow! · It is ideal for predator insects as umbelliferae flowers with shallow florets suit their short mouth parts. Sow 1 row for every 6-8 rows of trees or vines at 1 gram of seed per 2m2 (2500 seeds/gram). Lightly rake to cover. Keep moist for 7-10 days.4210
Lobularia maritima
Information
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | HEIGHT | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GARDEN POSITION | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 |
25cm
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Prefers Full Sun
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1.2.3 | 1 gram per 2 m2 | 20g (50,000 seeds) | 100g |
Host for Beneficial Insects
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