When to plant my wildflowers?

How do I plant wildflowers from seed?

• Answer:

  Prepare the Plant BedPlant wildflowers in the spring, summer or fall. For temperate climates like California and Florida, planting is possible year-round, but is not recommended during the hottest season because seedlings can't take the heat. Wildflower experts recommend planting just before the rainy season, when danger of frost has disappeared. Select a sunny, well-drained site and remove current vegetation by mowing and using herbicides. Removing any existing weeds and non-native species will remove the wildflower's competition for sun, nutrition and water. Rake or till the surface of the soil to a maximum depth of 1 inch. Tilling the soil works by breaking up the hard soil and creating a space for new flowers, promoting a good seedbed for germination, and removing the existing grasses and weeds that will compete with tender seedlings.Spread the SeedCombine the wildflower seed with a carrier such as sand, about 8 parts carrier to 1 part seed, and spread half the seed over the planting area in one direction. Spread the remaining seed in a direction perpendicular to the first spreading (i.e. lengthwise then widthwise).Final StepsPress the seeds into the soil lightly by walking or rolling the planting area. This is a very important step in planting a wildflower garden. While wildflowers do not require fertilizer, adequate water, if not provided by rain, is needed to keep the seedbed moist until the seedlings are established in about 4 to 6 weeks, or when the plants are 6 to 8 inches tall.Source:http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/Wildseed/info/7.1.htmlhttp://www.easywildflowers.com/planting.htmhttp://www.americanmeadows.com/QuickGuideToWildflowers/WildflowerHowTo/WildflowerSeedPlantingInstructions.aspx#PlantingSSF