{"product_id":"wild-carrot","title":"Wild Carrot, 3 Grams - Approx. 3000 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild Carrot is a distinctive wildflower species which adds a natural structure to the wildlife garden between more subtle flowers. The biennial or short-lived perennial provides essential architectural height across its two-year growth cycle, as well as being a key food source for pollinators. The plant is easily identified by its broad, flat-topped umbels of white flowers, which often feature a single, deep-red floret at the centre to attract a wide variety of pollinating insects, including bees, hoverflies and parasitic wasps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried flower heads contract into a \"bird’s nest\" shape in late autumn, providing vital over-wintering habitats for other invertebrates including spiders who make beautiful webs around the heads. In a large wildflower patch, these are a spectacular sight on dewy autumn mornings in the sunlight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it performs best on well-drained, chalky, or sandy soils, Wild Carrot is a hardy plant that will tolerate most soil types provided they are not excessively waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeed Coverage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 gram packet contains approximately 3000 seeds, enough to sow up to 6 m² if sowing on its own or up to 30 m² if integrating it into an existing wild area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in autumn to allow the seeds to undergo a natural period of chilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor new sites, clear all existing vegetation and cultivate the soil to a fine tilth. Surface-sow the seed and rake in gently to ensure good seed-to-soil contact without burying the seed too deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo introduce into existing meadows, cut the vegetation to ground level in mid-to-late autumn. Scarify or rake the area vigorously to expose patches of bare earth, then broadcast the seed directly onto the disturbed ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect slow germination as the plant waits for the correct spring temperatures. Once established, the seedlings are hardy and require minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManage the site by cutting back dead vegetation in late autumn after the seeds have naturally shed. To preserve over-winter habitat, this process can alternatively be done in spring, or not at all for a truly wild garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roselyn Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106638586195,"sku":"5065019250070","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7094\/9203\/files\/Wild_Carrot_in_flower.jpg?v=1774389017","url":"https:\/\/roselynseeds.co.uk\/products\/wild-carrot","provider":"Roselyn Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}