Seed Ball Recipe
from a recipe by Jim Bones adapted from Masanobu Fukuoka (One Straw Revolution)
- 1 part seed (native to your area)
- 3 parts compost
- Mix well
- 5 parts red-powdered clay
- Mix well
- 2 parts water (add gradually)
- Mix well until texture of bread dough
- Roll between hands into 1" - 2" balls
- Flatten slightly to keep balls from rolling downhill
- Dry on a screen for 24 hours
- Finished seed balls can be stored for several months in a cool dry place
- Distribute approx. 1 seed ball per4 square foot
