- Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to May.
- Cover seeds lightly, about 3-5 mm deep, in well-drained soil or seed compost.
- The seed coating is tough so to improve germination either soaking seeds for 24 hours 0r line a jar with sandpaper and shake to scratch the seeds.
- Germination is slow so sow thickly to avoid it being overwhelmed by other faster growing weeks.
- Keep the soil lightly moist until seeds germinate.
- Germination will occur between 2-4 weeks dependant on conditions.
- The plants will readily re-seed once established.
Bird’s Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a hardy, native British flower producing bright yellow, pea like blooms and delicate, clover like foliage. Flowering from late spring through summer, it adds long-lasting colour to meadows, borders, and wildflower gardens. As a nitrogen-fixing plant, it improves soil health and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and provides forage for wildlife.
