{"product_id":"340-clay-soil-mix","title":"340: Clay Soil Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurpose-built for heavy clay soil with little topsoil, this mix relies on deep-rooted natives that need minimal watering and minimal maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig bluestem, Virginia wild-rye, and switchgrass provide a deep-rooted structural base capable of working through compacted clay, paired with purple coneflower, false sunflower, dense blazing star, wild bergamot, and black-eyed Susan for pollinator and wildlife value. The deep root systems that make this mix suited to clay also do the double duty of improving soil structure and infiltration over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlantings on heavy clay soil with little to no topsoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites where minimal irrigation is available after establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator and wildlife habitat on compacted or poor-drainage soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration of disturbed sites with clay-dominated subsoil exposed\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 Heavy clay soils; low fertility, minimal topsoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Seeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 lbs. per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep-rooted native wildflower and grass blend for clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest seeded in fall to allow deep-rooted perennials to establish before the following growing season. Broadcast or drill into a prepared, weed-free seedbed; light raking or rolling improves soil-to-seed contact. Expect minimal watering needs once established.\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":48941154828359,"sku":"SDM-340","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/340-clay-soil-mix","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}