Native wildflower seeds are now an important part of most landscaping projects – from parks and verges to wild gardens and even rooftops – wildflowers are a colourful addition to any project with a huge biodiversity benefit. At Bradford Green, we grow and produce annual and perennial wildflower seed for UK retailers to use in specific mixtures for landscaping projects. The various species, such as cornflowers, poppies, red campion and oxeye daisy are produced as quality straights, with high germination and purity results. This means that Bradford Green species are reliable, in a market which can be difficult to navigate for retailers. The sustainable credentials of the Bradford Green growing and cleaning process also ensures that the project supply chain has less impact on the environment – as we work towards a net zero emissions target.

Why should the landscaping industry source sustainable wildflower seed?

Sourcing sustainable materials and products of any kind is now an important part of business and project operations, helping to reduce our environmental impact, improve supply chain efficiencies and enhancing reputations. For landscaping projects where green credentials are an absolute must, purchasing sustainably produced seed shows that the organisation and project has really considered its environmental impact and taken important steps to use credible and traceable native wildflower seed. We offer this solution for all UK seed retailers and landscapers who want to enhance their green credentials.

What makes Bradford Green’s wildflower seed sustainable?

Bradford Green works with its growers to grow and then process seeds as sustainably as possible. Using a combination of innovative technology and traditional farming methods, the aim of the business is to have a positive impact on the environment and reduce any negative impacts which processing may have. To maintain these standards, Bradford Farming and Bradford Green are working together on a number of green initiatives, including the use of an innovative solar-powered FarmDroid for sowing and weeding, installing solar panels to power the processing plant, working with Harper Adams University to improve efficiency and using no fertilisers or chemicals on the crops.