Phacelia (bee food) - Seed

Phacelia honey plant.

This honey plant is highly valued by beekeepers. The beautiful blue flowers continuously produce high quality nectar and large amounts of pollen throughout the day. In addition to honey bees, for whom this plant is particularly attractive, it also promotes the presence of bumblebees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. biodiversity in your garden. It is also a great long lasting cut flower.

Sowing

Directly in the open ground around April to August. Loosen the soil and sow generously. Then cover the seeds with a layer of soil (1-2 cm). This way the seeds are dark and they germinate faster. The seeds germinate even with a little drought.

Tip

You can also use these flowers as green manure.