Making Seed Balls

Are you looking for ways to teach your students about the importance of biodiversity?

Seed Balls are a beneficial way to reintroduce endangered plant species back into the ecosystems. Before you make seed balls be sure you are not using seeds that would be invasive and destructive to desirable vegetation.

A. 1 1/4 cup Dry clay, finely ground and sifted through a strainer to remove large chunks of clay

B. 3/4 cup Dry organic compost.

C. 1/4 cup assorted seeds*. Various wildflower & vegetable seeds can be used.

Mix B & C together. (Seed mixed with dry compost.)

Add A to B & C mix. Blend everything together well. Next, mist water onto the mixture while stirring. Spray just enough water to allow the mixture to stick/bind together.

Take a pinch of the finished mixture and roll (in the palm of your hand) into penny-sized round balls.

Put seed balls in the sun to dry completely for a day or two.

Broadcast seed balls onto dirt area. Water or wait for rain to allow seeds to germinate.