Prairie Seed

Depending on seed availability, prairie seeds can ship as quickly as the same day.

There are many situations where a prairie seed blend can help you reach your goals. Some of these situations include:

• Restoring natural ecosystems
• Creating wildlife habitats
• Planting low-maintenance landscaping
• Growing durable educational or recreational space

There are many benefits to selecting a prairie seed. A short list of these benefits include:

• Supporting the native biodiversity
• Improving soil health
• Controlling erosion
• Reducing inputs
• Sequestering carbon
• Conserving water
• Providing grazing

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

1. Plant a cover crop to eliminate future weed pressures. 
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 grasses when soil temperatures reach 65 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If weed pressures are minimal, you can also plant forbs and legumes.
4. Plant forbs and legumes once grasses are established and weed pressure is minimized. 

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

No, irrigation is not required, but it is helpful to provide your prairie seed mix with irrigation during establishment.

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 prairie seeds to mature depends largely on the type of seeds you are planting. Most 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 seeds for your goals.

We have over seven decades of experience of 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.