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0.25g – approximately 100 seeds

2.5g - approximately 1000 seeds 

5g - approximately 2000 seeds

10g - approximately 4000 seeds 

 Welcome to our eBay store, where you can explore a world of high-quality Yellow Rattle seeds. We're thrilled to introduce you to this fascinating wildflower and share comprehensive insights into its diverse uses, rich history, cultural importance, key anatomical features, and guidance for successful cultivation in the UK.

Exploring Yellow Rattle with Rhinanthus minor Seeds:

Current Uses:

•  Wildflower Beauty: Yellow Rattle, scientifically known as Rhinanthus minor, is a beloved wildflower for adding natural beauty to meadows, gardens, and landscapes.
•  Eco-Friendly Gardening: As a semi-parasitic plant, Yellow Rattle can be a valuable addition to gardens and meadows, helping control grass growth and encouraging the growth of other wildflowers.

Historical Significance:

•  Meadow Management: In the past, Yellow Rattle was used in meadow management to weaken grasses, allowing other wildflowers to flourish.

Native Country and Global Significance:

•  Native to Europe: Yellow Rattle is native to Europe and is a common sight in meadows and grasslands.
•  Widespread Adoption: Due to its ecological benefits and charming appearance, it's increasingly adopted worldwide as a natural grassland management tool.

Key Features and Unique Aspects:

•  Yellow Flowers: Yellow Rattle is known for its vibrant, yellow, tubular flowers that are an attractive feature in any natural setting.
•  Semi-Parasitic Nature: What sets Yellow Rattle apart is its semi-parasitic nature. It attaches itself to the roots of neighbouring plants, reducing the dominance of grasses.

Benefits to Pollinating Insects:

•  Yellow Rattle produces nectar-rich, tubular flowers that attract various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Its contribution to local biodiversity and pollinator support makes it a valuable addition to gardens and meadows.
• Yellow Rattle appears on the RHS plants for pollinators list.

Growing Yellow Rattle from Seed in the UK:

•  Sunny Location: Yellow Rattle thrives in full sun or partial shade. Select a location in your garden or meadow that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
• Well-Draining Soil: Ensure the soil is well-draining, as Yellow Rattle prefers moderate moisture levels.
• Autumn Sowing: Yellow Rattle seeds are best sown in the autumn, mimicking natural dispersal. It is vital to sow your Yellow Rattle seeds before Christmas to ensure germination in spring. Simply disturb soil and sprinkle seeds on top and pat them down so that they make contact with the soil.
• Winter Chill: Yellow Rattle seeds benefit from a period of cold or stratification to trigger germination. This mimics natural winter conditions. This is best achieved by sowing them in Autumn to allow the cold and wet of winter break their dormancy.
• Meadow Management: Regular cutting and raking of your meadow can help Yellow Rattle flourish by preventing excessive grass growth.
•  Regular Monitoring: Observe your meadow for Yellow Rattle's growth and development, ensuring it's successfully establishing itself among other wildflowers.

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 As with all of our seeds you can enjoy the convenience of fast and free shipping for your Rhinanthus minor seeds, making it effortless to introduce the beauty and ecological benefits of Yellow Rattle to your landscape.

 Introduce a touch of wildflower beauty and ecological stewardship to your garden or meadow with Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) seeds. Whether you're looking to enhance your landscape's biodiversity, support pollinators, or simply enjoy its charming yellow blooms, this wildflower is a delightful addition. Cultivate the potential of Yellow Rattle by ordering your premium seeds today!

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Any advice provided is intended as a guide only and does not guarantee success. Seeds are live products that rely on many important factors such as grower skill, planting time, seed depth, soil type and weather conditions to grow. Germination is affected by many things that are out of the control of Bee Kind Reimagined and although we do everything we can to get seeds to you in the best possible condition, once you receive your seeds it is out of our hands. Therefore we can take no responsibility for any successes or failures you may encounter whist growing our seeds and will not be able to make refunds once the package has been opened.