Direct Seeding

An excellent way to revegetate your property quickly and efficiently using locally sourced mixed seed in our direct seeding method.

A direct seeder pulled by a tractor or Ute sows seeds in single rows spaced around four metres apart. A variety of locally collected seed is used to create a planting which germinates and grows at different rates to ultimately create a natural looking planting.

An advantage of using direct seeding is that success is less dependent on rains in a single season. Seed remains dormant until conditions favour germination. Plants grown from seed are more robust than those planted as tubestock.

Pic on right shows site at Flaxley in Adelaide Hills in 2009

Direct Seeding

There are substantial benefits in using direct seeding for larger scale revegetation.

pics on right show regrowth on site at Flaxley in Adelaide Hills in 2010 & 2011 after direct seeding

Consider direct seeding if:

• You have a large area to plant
• The land is safely accessible by tractor or ute
• The land is arable
• Your property is locate in one of the following areas:
• Murray Mallee
• Greater Mt Lofty Ranges
• Fleurieu Peninsula

What you get

Our direct seeding service comprises:
• Initial site visit to determine appropriate species and preparation of a quote;
• Pest plant and animal control information;
• Weed control work before and/or at the time of seeding;
• Collection of native seed specific to the requirements of your property;
• Direct seeding work using machinery appropriate to your property;
• Follow up site visit;
• Job completion summary
• Access to complimentary tubestock grown from locally sourced seed, to enhance the direct seeding work.

Direct Seeding is predominantly undertaken in autumn, winter and spring, but expressions of interest can be made at any time.W atch the Direct Seeding DVD to see what's involved.

Trees For Life places prime importance on provenance of seed – which is collecting seed from remnant vegetation close to the site targeted for direct seeding and then using this seed for the project. Younger plants often provide good quality seed and being able to collect from direct seeded properties, and this helps takes the pressure off existing remnant vegetation.

Our team of Direct Seeding experts, with more than 20 years experience, will organise a site assessment, revegetation plan and quote. Want to know more? Contact direct seeding coordinator David Hein on 0429 310 263 or phone (08) 8406 0500 info@treesforlife.org.au and request our Direct Seeding brochure.