{"product_id":"120-beneficial-insect-mix","title":"120: Beneficial Insect Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA working-lands blend built for growers and gardeners who want more than pollinators - this mix targets the full spectrum of beneficial insects that provide natural pest control alongside pollination services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mix draws on the same reliable native forb base used in our pollinator plantings, selected specifically for flower structures and bloom timing that support predatory and parasitic beneficial insects - lacewings, ladybeetles, parasitic wasps, and hoverflies - in addition to bees and butterflies. The result is a planting that pulls double duty: pollination support plus a standing reservoir of natural pest-control allies for adjacent gardens, orchards, or farm fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarmscaping and beneficial-insect habitat strips adjacent to crops or orchards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated pest management plantings for gardens and small farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral pollinator habitat with an emphasis on natural pest control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder and buffer plantings around vegetable or fruit production areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upland sites; adaptable to average, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Seeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 lbs. per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native wildflower blend selected for beneficial-insect value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroadcast or drill seed into a prepared, weed-free seedbed in spring or late fall. Light raking or rolling after seeding improves soil-to-seed contact. Site this mix within flight range of the crops or gardens it's meant to support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 3 business days for all seed orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Mix design and pricing are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of current and future products. Changes to the mix will not affect its function. Mixes are pre-mixed unless otherwise requested.*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Seed","offer_id":48941160562759,"sku":"SDM-120","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/120-beneficial-insect-mix","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}