
St Croix Valley Seed Mix Talk
Selecting a Prairie Seed Mix
Harvey Halvorsen and Ruth Hilfiker will help you select a pre-packaged seed mix from a nursery (and augment if desired with specific flowers and grass).
Date: February 8 (Saturday)
Time: 3pm-5pm
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87301764149?pwd=WaUYYb340LJ2rGF7WXVyax2BLsfZgL.1
Audience: People who are selecting a prairie or savanna seed mix for their site, regardless of site size.
Level: Beginners. The goal is to give people enough information to select a seed mix with confidence. The workshop is not for people who want to design their own seed mix from scratch.
The presentation will be recorded and available here: chapter web page.
Resources:
Handouts:
- Native PLant Seed Nurseries & Venders WI & MN
- Blooming Periods
- Native Pollinator Mix Prices from Vendors
Slides:
- Part 1 Site Assessment & What to look for in seed mixes. Selecting a Native Prairie Seed Mix
- Part 2 Seed Vendors & Budgeting. Selecting a Native Prairie Seed Mix
- Part 3 Planting for Continuous Bloom. Selecting a Native Prairie Seed Mix
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Topics Covered
- How to pick a mix that fits your site conditions (amount of sun, soil, etc.).
- Seed sources
- What is in the typical seed mix (ratio of grass to flowers).
- Cost (the range of prices for an acre of seed).
- Augmenting a standard seed mix for diversity after initial planting.
- Cover crop (what is it, do you need one?).
Do you have questions you want the speakers to address? Send them now to evanne.hunt@outlook.com