Native Seed

Depending on seed availability, native seeds can ship as quickly as the next business day.

The ideal time to use a native seed blend is if you want to restore, enhance, or create a native ecosystem. When established, native plants create a natural environment and support local pollinators and animals.

The benefits of planting native seeds includes: 

• Supporting local wildlife
• Enhancing soil health
• Improving water conservation and quality
• Reducing inputs
• Increasing erosion control
• Sequestering carbon
• Improve grazing

To prepare your site for planting a native seed mix, follow these instructions:

1. Plant a cover crop to reduce future weed pressure.
2. If planting a cover crop is not feasible, ensure a weed free seedbed with either mechanical or chemical termination of existing vegetation. 
3. Plant your native grasses when soil temperatures reach 65 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Soil temperatures are the key. If weed pressure is minimal, you can also plant forbs and legumes.
4. Plant forbs and legumes once native grasses are established and weed pressure is minimized. 

You can use a drilling or broadcasting method for planting seed.

No, native seed does not require irrigation. While irrigation is great (if available) and can speed up establishment, the majority of our projects are done without any irrigation.

If irrigation is available, fill the soil profile to field capacity prior to planting. After planting, frequent shallow watering is recommended until the seedlings are established and have begun to develop a secondary root system. During these waterings, there should not be water standing or running off at any time.

Once that secondary root system is well established, reduce the frequency of waterings and increase their depth. After full establishment, the only time irrigation will be needed is during dry spells when active growth is needed.

How long it takes native seeds to mature depends largely on the type of seeds you are planting. Most native species will germinate in ten to fourteen days if soil temperatures are above 65 degrees Fahrenheit and have adequate soil moisture. 

If you are on a specific timeline and need your plants established by a certain date, please fill out our contact form. One of our knowledgeable Reclamation Specialists can assist you with picking out the right plants for your goals.

We have over seven decades of experience in producing and cleaning seed. We offer over 400 species of high-quality grasses, forbs, and legumes. Our experts can help you create the perfect blend for your soil and climate conditions. 

We provide each customer with unparalleled service and can deliver every seed for your every need. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We’re dedicated to helping you achieve your landscaping and conservation goals.

Unlike other seed providers, we are not ‘middle-men’ buying seed and reselling it to you. We grow almost all our own seeds. We also process and clean our seeds in our own state-of-the-art facilities. So, we are able to stand behind every seed in our selection. We never compromise on quality.

When you buy from Bamert, you’re getting exceptional seeds right from the source.

At Bamert, our experts are always available to help you select the right seed blend to reach your goal. We can create a custom blend for your project, taking into account your soil and climate. Tell us about your project and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

We do sell seeds to individuals and homeowners who are doing landscaping projects. Rather than filling out a contact form, please add the seeds you’d like to your cart and complete your checkout. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or 1-806-639-5232.