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Phacelia
€ 6,65
Seeds of Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia). A herbaceous nectar plant suitable for any soil type. This nectar plant blooms with blue flowers. Phacelia is a true bee plant.
Phacelia is best sown in a spot with full sun, though partial shade is also acceptable. Phacelia tolerates drought well and even germinates more easily in somewhat drier soil compared to moist soil. The seeds germinate after approximately 2 weeks at around 16 degrees Celsius. After 8 weeks, Phacelia can be in bloom and then produces abundant pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies, bumblebees, and numerous other insects. When the plant receives sufficient moisture, it produces a lot of nectar, while in dry conditions it produces only pollen.
Sowing time: from March until the end of August.
Sowing density: 100 grams per 100 m2.
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What kind of plant is Phacelia?
Phacelia Tanacetifolia is a plant that is very popular among bees. That's why this plant is also called bee friend or bee feed. This bee feed plant is an annual plant that can grow up to 70 cm tall. This nectar plant blooms with blue flowers. With sufficient moisture, the Phacelia plant produces both nectar and pollen.
What is the sowing period for Phacelia?
If you want to sow Phacelia, it's best to do this in the period from March to mid/late August. When sowing Phacelia seed, you should account for a sowing density of 100 grams per 100 m2. When you sow this bee feed, you don't need to worry about the soil type. This herbaceous nectar plant is suitable for any type of soil.
What is the flowering period of Phacelia?
The flowering period of Phacelia runs from May to October, depending on when you sowed it. After sowing, it takes 6-8 weeks before the Phacelia plant blooms. The flowering of the plant does depend on the weather. In severe frost (-5 °C or lower), the plant will not survive.