If you are using paper then squeeze the mixture together until you have a golf ball sized seed bomb. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. These alternatives will also act as a binding agent, but they will not be as strong as clay when dried. If using wet clay, you will want to mix the compost into it bit by bit using a heavy spoon or strong hands. red powdered clay in his case was the local clay- he lived in the semitropical climate of shikoku, where red clay is abundant.

Mix the seed, clay, and compost together in a bowl to a ratio of three handfuls of clay, five handfuls of compost, and one handful of seed. Meanwhile, the potting mix will provide essential nutrients for seed germination and early plant growth, giving your bomb the best chance to thrive.Making seed bombs is such a quick and easy craft, and the dried seed bombs are perfect for guerrilla gardening and turning ugly empty lots or park strips into beds of gorgeous flowers! I love sharing simple craft ideas, step by step DIY project tutorials, cleaning hacks, and other tips and tricks all with one goal in mind: giving you the tools you need to “do it yourself”, complete fun projects, and make awesome things! Now is the time to fight the good fight, says Alex Mitchell: “Urbanites the world over are looking at public green spaces around their homes with a new sense of responsibility and pride.

When the seed bomb is thrown into a suitable landscape, rain will cause the seeds to germinate and sprout inside the ball. All you need to do is toss the wildflower seed bomb into an empty lot, a park strip, or any other pile of dirt. Be sure to stop by again after about a month( and after it’s rained a few times) and you’ll see gorgeous wildflowers growing where you dropped the homemade seed bomb!

Seed bombs are small balls of seeds and clay that you can plant or throw into a patch of unused ground to brighten it up with wildflowers or plants. Bare spots along the edge of the yard or on the edge of wooded areas are also good candidates for seeds suitable to the climate. While you may have success burying them deeper, they’re already in a medium, and don’t’ need to be underneath the soil surface. However, with 22 kids in the class and making 3-5 small egg-shaped bombs proves to be quite time extensive.

They’re the main weapon guerilla gardenersaround the world use, enabling them to sow seeds in areas that they would otherwise be unable to reach. They have enough “stuff” surrounding the seed for the seed to start growing; all they need is some water. I also used this for a short while until it became evident the seeds were having challenges in breaking out of the seed ball, and the seed ball was not disintegrating as quickly as I would have liked.

I had tried this last summer with recycled paper, with NO success so I am excited to do it with clay!

You can push them slightly into the soil, leaving the tops uncovered in a sunny spot, but if you prefer to toss them like true bombs, soak them in water for 5 to 10 minutes before bombardment. The seed bomb kit contains 22 native species of seeds - a 100% wildflower mix, perfect for seeding into existing grasslands. Whether you need a small gift for teacher appreciation, Mother’s Day, Wedding Favors or any occasion.Helping invasive species germinate in your community will offset the good done by making seed balls to begin with. When wrapped into a bee theme – it is a great learning experience and offers a chance for sensory play.