Help out and plant your very own flowerstripes - whether in the garden, on the balcony or windowsill. In this way you provide a habitat for bees and co., contribute to biodiversity and at the same time enjoy a splendid display of flowers.
Add your flowerstripes

Support us in fostering biodiversity and sow your own flowerstripes

The number of pollinators is in sharp decline which poses a threat to our nature. However, the biodiversity of animals, plants and microorganisms are indispensable for our ecosystem and a balanced environment. Marigolds, sunflowers, seed vetch, horn clover, marigolds or corn poppies - all these and many more flower species provide an ideal habitat, shelter and diverse food sources. Flowerstripes are a paradise for insects and small animals and foster animal and plant life. In addition to rich soil life, they also loosen the soil, contribute to humus formation and improve the structure of the soil.

About sowing

The flower seeds are suitable for areas in the garden as well as for flower pots (also for reseeding). The seeds are sufficient for an area of approx. 1-2m2 - when sowing in a flower pot, do not use the entire amount of seeds, but only half/a quarter, depending on the pot size. In the case of flower pots, care must also be taken to ensure sufficient space for the root system (approx. 30 cm).
Ideally, sowing should take place between mid-May and mid-July.
Before sowing, the soil or potting compost should be loosened a little. Sowing should take place as frost-free as possible and before the onset of wet weather. Rake the seeds in shallowly and then press the soil down lightly - a light covering of soil is sufficient. Keep evenly moist. No fertilizer or chemical pesticides should be used to ensure safe emergence of the diverse species present in the mix.
After 2-4 weeks the first plants will see the light of day. The flowering time depends on the time of sowing - depending on the sowing date, flowering starts from mid-June until October. By varying the flowering dates of the individual species, the longest possible flowering phase should be achieved. Plants that have finished flowering should be cut down. The plants can grow between 40 cm and 70 cm high.

Supporting nature on site together

For us - as Südzucker Sugar Division as well as for the whole Südzucker group - the responsible use of resources and the reduction of environmental impacts are particularly important. This includes diversity for our environment, because we appreciate the blossoming and humming at the edge of fields, the flower meadows and enjoy the attractiveness of the cultivated landscape and the local recreational value. At Südzucker, we place a high value on biodiversity and understand how we can foster it.

Every year, we therefore support our sugar beet growers with free seed mixtures that are specially formulated and adapted to sugar beet fields. Since 2014, thousands of seed mixtures have been transformed into flowerstripes at the edge of beet fields. The Mannheim Institute for Agroecology and Biodiversity has been supporting us as an external research partner since 2018. In 2023 we want to plant 2,000 flowerstripes on the edges of the beet fields.