STEP 1
Mix the soils
Add 5 parts of clay to 1 part of seed starter.
Ratios don’t care what the measurement is as long as both sides use the same unit of measurement. It can be 5 teaspoons to 1 teaspoon or 5 gallons to 1 gallon.
STEP 2
Add water
Add water a little at a time and stir the mixture until it’s smooth but can still be molded.
STEP 3
Roll out balls
It’s time to get dirty. Roll out the soil into a ball with your hands and then put it down on a surface that won’t damage from moisture. Press your thumb into the ball to form a divot.
STEP 4
Add the seeds
Place 2 to 3 seeds in the hole of each ball. Don’t add too many or they will compete with each other when they sprout.
STEP 5
Seal and dry
Squeeze the tops of each ball closed again, surrounding the seeds with soil. Leave them to dry completely and they will harden.
When thrown into an empty field, the seeds will germinate and grow when they are rained on, filling the field with beautiful flowers.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Try forming the balls into fun shapes or pushing them into molds. Find local seeds that will help support your local bee populations, a local apiary (beekeeping) group can help you find the right plants.
Please Note
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Farmstead
Seed Bombs
20 Minutes
TO COMPLETE
WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
- Air dry clay (or clay-only kitty litter)
- Organic seed starting soil
- Packet of wild flowers
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Water