Hannover-Mixture
A unique seed mix designed to attract beneficial insects such as parasitic wasps, hoverflies, and ladybugs to naturally combat cabbage pests. Ideal for cultivation as flowering strips within cabbage fields. Flowering period of the Hannover mix: mid-June to the end of November. Components: Buckwheat (21 %), dill (13 %), common flax (12 %), pot marigold (8 %), phacelia (8 %), persian clover (10 %), cornflower (10 %), coriander (8 %), and sweet alyssum (10 %). Sowing depth: 1 cm.The Hannover Mix not only supports pollinating insects but also promotes beneficial insects such as ladybugs, parasitic wasps, and hoverflies, which can keep pest insects in check, particularly on cabbage plants. Extended flowering period until the end of November. Components: buckwheat, dill, common flax, marigolds, phacelia, Persian clover, cornflower, coriander, sweet alyssum.
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Characteristics
Over wintering: noVegetation period: annualSpecific qualities: Ideal for establishing beneficial insect populations to control cabbage pests.Bee pasture: yesCut-and-come-again: no
Cultivation
Sowing date: early till end of MayAmount of seed needed: 100 g/aSowing depth: 1 cm