Condition | Seed mix to choose |
Very acidic soil - PH5 or lower |
Acidic seed mix |
Alkali/calcareous soil - PH8 or higher | Alkali/chalky/limestone (calcareous) seed mix |
Low light | Shady/woodland seed mix |
Very wet | Wetland/pond seed mix |
Loamy Soil | Loamy seed mix |
Clay soil | Clay seed mix |
Sandy/silty soil | Sandy seed mix |
Other things we recommend:
- Choose an organic seed mix
- Choose seeds native to the local area
- Choose a mixture of perennials and annuals
Here are some suppliers who list their mixes by these types:
NOTE - these are not recommendations as we have not tested these mixes ourselves
- https://wildseed.co.uk/mixtures/category/meadow-and-grassland
- https://www.wholesale.molesseeds.co.uk/wild-flowers/mixes
- https://www.meadowmania.co.uk/wild-flower-meadow/wild-flower-seed-mixes…
- https://www.naturescape.co.uk/product-category/wildflower-grass-seeds/1…
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