Wildflower and Grass Seeding Rates FAQ's

1. How much wildflower and prairie grass seed should be typically planted on a specific area?
2. How many grass seeds should be planted per square foot (as part of the wildflower/grass seed mix)?
3. How many wildflower seeds should be planted per square foot (as part of the wildflower / grass seed mix)?
4. How many total seeds should be normally planted per square foot in a wildflower and prairie grass seed mix?
5. How many pounds of seed/ acre are needed for a solid stand of the various prairie grasses?
6. Is it possible for you to design a chart indicating the various seeding rates for each species for the mixes that you offer?
7. Is it possible for you to custom-design a seed mix?

How much wildflower and prairie grass seed should be typically planted on a specific area?

Ten pounds per acre (43,560 square feet/acre)

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How many grass seeds should be planted per square foot (as part of the wildflower/grass seed mix)?

15-25 grass seeds/ sq. ft.

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How many wildflower seeds should be planted per square foot (as part of the wildflower/grass seed mix)?

25-40 wildflower seeds/ sq. ft.

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How many total seeds should be normally planted per square foot in a wildflower and prairie grass seed mix?

40-60 seeds/sq. ft.

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How many pounds of seed/acre are needed for a solid stand of the various prairie grasses?

• Big Bluestem 7-10 lbs.
• Little Bluestem 8-12 lbs.
• Indian Grass 7-10 lbs.
• Sideoats Grama 8-10 lbs.
• Prairie Dropseed 8-12 lbs.
• Switchgrass 4-5 lbs.

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Is it possible for you to design a chart indicating the various seeding rates for each species for the mixes that you offer?

• No. Each seed mix varies by
• The specific characteristics of each species.
• The amount of seed per ounce.
• Seed availability.

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Is it possible for you to custom-design a seed mix?

Yes! Contact us at 800-476-9453 and ask for one of our consulting ecologists. You may also complete the Custom Seed mix request form and e-mail it to us. Refer to our services page.

Fees for designing a custom seed mix depend upon the complexity of the mix.

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