Garden Herb Mix – Seedball Tin

Grow five varieties of your own culinary herbs at home with a tin of seedballs. The garden herb mix tin contains 20 seedballs that each contain a mixture of basil, sweet marjoram, chives, parsley and dill. Scatter them in borders as companion plants for your roses or pot them as a handy pick and come again source of ingredients for the kitchen. This tin contains 20 seedballs – the equivalent of 200 seeds – the perfect amount for approx 1 square metre or 3-5 planters.

These herbs make wonderful companion plants for your roses. Basil contains essential oils that repel aphids. When allowed to flower it attracts predatory wasps – also on your side in the war against pests. Chives contain oil that repels aphids and even rabbits. When allowed to bolt, parsley attracts hoverflies whose larvae are arguably the best aphid predators. Marjoram’s powerful aromas act as an attractor for pollinators and a ‘confuser’ for pests. Dill’s lovely yellow flowers attract predatory insects and provide a larder for pollinators.

Seedballs are a simple alternative to traditional seeds, with no digging required. Simply scatter on the top of the soil, water, and watch the magic happen! The specialised blend of clay and chilli powder deters wildlife from eating the seeds and young shoots, while the peat-free compost provides the ideal conditions for seeds to grow. Delivered in a stylish tin, the packaging can be reused or recycled after use. Containing no chemicals or pesticides, and using peat-free compost, these UK made seedballs are sustainable and eco-friendly in every way. Create your own herb garden with this garden herb mix!

About Garden Herb Mix – Seedball Tin

• UK native herb seeds
• Create your own edible herb garden!
• Versatile mixture of basil, chives, parsley, marjoram and dill
• Contains 20 seedballs, with approx 10 seeds per ball
• Covers approx 1 sq. metre or 3-5 pots
• Great companion plants for roses
• Easy to use – no need for digging!
• Seeds are protected in the specialised blend of clay, peat-free compost, and chilli powder
• Eco-friendly packaging
• Chemical & pesticide free
• Attractive to pollinators and other wildlife
• Create your herb patch among roses or in pots on the windowsill

See our full range of companion planting seeds here!

What is a seedball?

A seedball contains a blend of native garden herb mix seeds, protected in a ball of clay, chilli powder and peat-free compost. They are a wonderful alternative to traditional seeds, that are easier to use and grow; thus perfect for novices and experienced gardeners alike. The seeds have more protection from predators, giving your herb garden the best chance to establish and thrive!

Do Seedballs work?

Yes! Each garden herb mix seedball contains approximately 10 seeds, and are ideal for creating herb beds or pots The outer clay protects the seedball from birds and insects, while the chilli powder deters slugs and snails from eating the young shoots. The peat-free compost provides nutrients as the seeds start to germinate, and slowly the materials in the ball will be naturally disperse, leaving a patch of young plants.

How to plant Seedballs?

Seedballs are incredibly easy to use – no digging required! Autumn or early spring are the ideal times to sow your herb mix. Simply scatter onto bare soil or compost, leaving at least 10cm between each ball. Keep well watered, and the seeds will soon start to germinate – it’s that easy! New shoots can be seen in 2-6 weeks, but each type of herb will take a different amount of time to come mature.

Top Tips For Growing Your Herbs

• Autumn and early Spring are the best times of year for scattering your garden herb mix seedballs.
• Seedballs require water to start growing – if it’s been fairly dry you can give them a drenching every day to supplement rainfall.
• Many seeds need a spell of cold weather to trigger the germination process. If scattering in late Spring or Summer, store the seedballs in the fridge for a few weeks prior to scattering.
• Seedballs should be left intact, not broken up.
• Avoid touching seedballs once they have been watered, as this could cause damage to any new growth inside.
• Never harvest more than one third of the plant at a time.
• Snip out the growing tips of marjoram and basil to encourage a bushier plant.
• Cut chives about 2 inches from the soil.

Precautions

Seedballs are not for consumption, keep away from children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place.

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