Introducing the Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth.), a strikingly beautiful annual from the borage family that can elevate both the aesthetic and ecological value of your garden. Rising to an impressive height of 40-70 cm, this plant is not only a visual treat with its vibrant violet-blue flowers but also stands out as one of the most beloved honey-producing plants around. Throughout the summer, its lush, fragrant blooms are a buzzing hub for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, making it an essential addition for any wildlife-friendly gardener.
With its outstanding resistance to pests and diseases, Phacelia tanacetifolia is notably easy to cultivate, thriving even in less than perfect soil conditions. This resilient plant aids in phytosanitary soil improvement by reducing the presence of pests like beet cyst nematodes and clubroot in crucifers. Moreover, it prevents erosion, suppresses weed growth, and is frequently recommended as a valuable green manure and forage plant.
Seeding begins in April, with germination visible in just about 8 days. The entire growth cycle spans 90 to 100 days, with flowering initiating at the 6-week mark under optimal conditions and continuing for 4 to 5 weeks. Phacelia performs best in fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny locale, though it tolerates diverse cultivation conditions, barring overly wet, crusted, very light, or highly acidic soils. Short droughts and light frosts are also within its tolerance threshold.
The seeds included in your 1kg package of Lacy Phacelia are of certified quality, sourced from reliable origins ensuring high purity and germination rates. With these premium seeds, you can expect a healthier, more prolific crop. Honey production from this species can range from 150-600 kg/ha, depending on soil fertility, with a sowing norm of 8-15 kg/ha.
Recognised as a high-value honey plant, Phacelia tanacetifolia is listed in the second category of honey-yielding plants eligible for subsidies under the ARiMR eco-schemes. Inside the packaging, you'll find not just seeds but also essential cultivation guidelines and seed viability dates, assuring you of all the information you need for successful planting and maintenance.
Embrace the dual beauty and utility of Lacy Phacelia. Whether you're looking to enhance your garden's look, benefit local ecosystems, or harvest your own delicious honey, these seeds provide an ideal starting point.
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All seeds we sell are subject to a multi-level quality control checks and only then are carefully packed and dispatched. Our products have been awarded numerous certificates and comply with the highest standards of the European Union. Our employees are experienced gardeners who are more than happy to answer your every question.
Where do our seeds come from?
All of the seeds sold in our shop come from the best producers from across the European Union. Thanks to a long-standing cooperation with them we were able to develop the most adequate storing and dispatch conditions, guaranteeing that you always receive fresh and carefully tested batches of seeds. Exclusion of the middlemen from the whole process not only makes it possible for us to avoid sending out-of-date seeds that might have been lying too long on a warehouse shelf, but also ensures the most attractive price for top quality products.
The quality control process
All our seeds must pass a four-stage quality control process.
Stage one begins with a careful selection of the suppliers. Than we proceed with controlling their crops, foreign producers are not excluded from the quality control process. Plants are checked at every stage of their development: when they start to grow, during blooming and when they start bearing fruit (seeds). At this stage the most important thing is to ensure proper spacing of the plants. Thanks to that obtaining the desired morphological characteristics of each particular species or variety, such as colour, height and shape, can be ensured.
Stage two consists of a detailed verification tests in laboratory conditions. With the use of the highest quality equipment by the highly qualified staff, our suppliers perform more than 30 000 quality checks annually. The seeds that do not meet our requirements are subject to technological refining processes, including drying, cleaning, upgrading and testing again.
Stage three starts with sowing seeds in selected control plots. That way we obtain valuable, exact information concerning their germination that must be maintained at an appropriate level. Simultaneously, the varietal identity of each species is checked at this stage.
Stage four takes place in our warehouses and consists of eliminating seeds that have been stored for too long on our shelves and replacing them with new batches. Each package is stamped with a unique batch number and also with the sow-by-date.
All four stages combined allow us to state with confidence that the seeds we deliver comply with the highest standards and have completed all required control stages with flying colours.
Prizes and awards
The seeds we sell are widely recognized for their quality and have won many awards. Our seeds won numerous gold medals and distinctions for their high quality. The World of Flowers was also honoured for its innovative approach.
Among those awards there were: TOP INNOVATION (June 2015), GOLD MEDAL AT THE POZNAN INTERNATIONAL FAIR (2015), CONSUMER QUALITY LEADER (2014), FARMER OF THE YEAR (2014).
In addition, we have also been awarded the “IDEAL BUSINESS” certificate for two years in a row.
Germination
We are committed to selling only the highest quality seeds. Taking into consideration the efforts we make daily, please also note that plants are living organisms and their germination and growth depends on many factors, such as temperature, soil type, humidity and the frequency with that they are watered, sowing time and conditions, use of fertilizers and plant protection agents (pesticides), as well as weather and climate conditions. We provide help by sharing the accurate and up-to-date sowing and growing information, however, we cannot bear any responsibility for the plants that were not cultivated in conditions appropriate for given species.
