One of the key ideas behind seedballing is that they can be broadcast out in
readiness for the rain, even if that rain isn't expected for 6-8 months. If
there's concerns about potential insect damage, you can mix some pyrethrum
powder into the clay.
Maybe your group could experiment - spread half the seed ball when they're
made and the other half after the rains have begun and compare results for
future projects.
Robyn
On 19/10/06 4:08 AM, "Sharon Gordon" <gordonse@one.net> wrote:
Does anyone have experience with longterm seed ball storage and subsequent
seed fertility ? There is a group wanting to make them in advance and store
them up to 6-8 months until the rainy season. This is project involving
thousands of people and millions of seedballs, hence the long lead time
desired.
Sharon
gordonse@one.net
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