Seed bombs are used as a method of sowing. This technique was developed by the Japanese Masanobu Fukuoka after World War II. In the 70s it gained worldwide recognition in the permaculture. Often this form of sowing is used by the Guerilla Gardeners.
Good Practice Topics
Type of Tool
Good Practice Target Groups
Objectives
What makes it a good practice or tool?
- The collective production and sowing helps to meet fellow gardeners and increases the group cohesion.
- Seed bombs can be given away or sold as an advertising medium (eg bombs in bags marked with the symbol of the garden).
- The production can be very cheap (use of self-produced compost and self-collected seeds).
Materials
Implementation
Evaluation
Tipps
Aims and Outcomes
- Introduction to topics such as "Guerilla Gardening" and "permaculture".
- As a form of practical gardening it is suitable for the relaxation of rather theoretical seminars (fun factor).
- Embellishment of the city by sowing in suitable locations.
