Nature knows best, that’s why we eco-source
Enhance your commitment to environmental conservation by opting for eco seeds, which are sourced from nearby locations. By choosing these seeds, you ensure that the resulting plants are accustomed to the local conditions, promoting the growth of true native species. Eco-sourcing not only protects the local ecosystem but also preserves the unique characteristics of your area, offering nature a helping hand.
To make the most of the natural timetable, it is recommended to place seed orders between October and February. Generally, harvesting plants takes place from January to April, while seeds are produced from April to August. Sowing seeds is typically done between October and January, and by April or May, the plants are ready for planting. Each species may have slight variations in their specific timelines, so it is advisable to get in touch at your earliest convenience to develop a customized plan.
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Protecting nature
By eco-sourcing you are helping to protect New Zealand nature. The natural gene pool of each species of plant is not diluted from mixing with plants from different regions. This makes hybrid species much less common. You will help maintain local biodiversity and the ecological history of the area.
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Sow the seeds of success
Seeds are much better than cuttings. Seeds are the offspring of plants and each one is slightly different to the parent, and that produces a healthy diversity to create stronger plants. Cuttings on the other hand, are just exact copies of the parent. If the parent has flaws, the cutting has the same exact copies. Plants grown from closely sourced locations will have longer term benefits.
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Help local wildlife
Every plant provides a food source for local wildlife. And just like plants, the local wildlife will have adapted to local conditions. If the menu tastes the same, they are much less likely to get upset. The local birds, insects and animals will thrive, feasting on the plants and organically spreading more seeds.
