Biomosome™ eco-matched, indigenous grass seed mixtures.
The sole distributor of Biomosome™ eco-matched pasture and veld seed.
What is Biomosome™
Biomosome™ seed mixtures have been developed on BIOME principles, with the genetics of the seed species adapted to suit the conditions of the intended environment. Biomosome™ seed mixtures represent a significant advance over the commonly accessible all-purpose veld seed and pasture seed mixtures.
Biomosome™ is a self-sustaining indigenous grass seed mix which benefits the ecosystem, through soil condition improvement and ecological enrichment of degraded environments.
Indigenous biome matched grass seed mixes for all regions across South Africa.
Variety of carefully selected highly productive grasses that thrive in most climatic conditions.
A product that works with the laws of nature to save you time, effort, and money.
Farmer and landscaper challenges
Whether you are a farmer, landscaper, or custodian, it is becoming more difficult to manage your land in a cost-effective manner. We understand the frustration you feel, therefore we looked to nature to develop a seed mix that would support you in overcoming these challenges:
Water constraints
Ever increasing input costs
Degraded soil and natural resources
Erratic and unpredictable weather patterns
Why Biomosome™
- Highly adaptable
- Environmentally friendly
- No water or fertiliser required
- Very resilient and stress tolerant
- Cheap and easy to establish and maintain
- Beautiful aesthetic for landscaping applications
Features
- Thrives in harsh conditions
- Excellent ground coverage
- Restores soil ecological health
- Improves veld condition and production
- Grows in sunny, shaded and partially shaded areas
- Combats erosion and reduces surface water runoff
Area specific mixtures
Sweet and Mixed Bushveld
Savanna areas with summer rainfall averaging between 250 and 625 mm per year.
Sour Bushveld
Savanna areas with summer rainfall averaging in excess of 625 mm per year.
Grassveld
Grassland areas of the central plateau and escarpment, the interior of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Fynbos
Winter rainfall macchia biome and cleared, eroded and trampled out sites in the adjacent ticket and forest areas.
Karoo
Succulent and Nama Karoo biomes.
The Biomosome™ Series
There are three series for each of the above areas:
Reclamation Series
Used for soil that has been severely degraded, where the seedbank has been significantly compromised.
Wildlife Series
Used for soil that has been somewhat degraded but has a reasonably intact seedbank.
Indigenous Pasture Series
Used for soil that has been somewhat decraded, but has a reasonably intact seedbank.
Suited for a range of applications
There are three series for each of the above areas:
Cover Crops
- Perennial cover crop
- Boosts organic content in the soil
- Provides ideal environment for microbes
- Support and promotes natural nutrient cycling
- Ideal habitat for pollinators and pest predators
Land Rehabilitation
- Effective soil stabilisation
- Fast plant establishment
- Excellent perennial vegetative coverage
- Outcompetes invasive species
- Prevents invasion of undesirable species
Veld Grazing
- Indigenous grass species with excellent grazing values
- Perennial mix which has the potential to improve carrying capacity year on year from single application
- High species diversity promotes a more resilient pasture
Landscaping
- Bring a feel of wilderness to a landscape
- Natural aesthetic that breaks monotonous shapes and colours
- Encourages the influx of wild flowers, forbs and shrubs typical of a healthy ecosystem
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Articles
This is the first in a series ofthree articles. The focus here is on needs assessment. The second will deal with establishment, and the final will cover management after establishment. Each facet is as important as the others. All three require thorough attention for...
This is the second in a series of three articles on veld improvement for game. The article in the previous issue dealt with needs assessment. The focus in this article is on establishment, and the final article will cover management after establishment. All three...
In the previous edition, the article on veld improvement for game dealt with establishment from planted seed and bringing the plants to maturity in the first season. Management after establishment is the key to harnessing the process of plant succession to optimise...
The farm Newlands situated in the Mankazana mountains in Bedford District, Eastern Cape Province has recently been converted into a game ranch, fenced with a 2,4 m game fence and amalgamated with the farm Stanley that has been a game ranch for a decade. It’s a simple...
Whether a protected area is a small retreat, a productive game ranch or a vast reserve, wildlife managers are all faced with the same challenge: how to keep grazing quantity and quality at a sustainable level with limited or no internal fencing. An important approach...
Whether damaged through a bush fire or bovine overgrazing, the veld supporting southern Africa’s game farms and reserves can be assisted to return to its natural glory and intended carrying-capacity. MayFord’s Mike Zingel explains to freelance writer Alistair Cotton...
Veld fires are a common phenomenon in the South African landscape. They occur naturally in grasslands, woodlands, Fynbos and sometimes in indigenous forests. Fire as a natural process can have a positive effect on vegetation structure and composition. It also helps...
Ecological succession is defined as series of changes in the ecosystem where one community replaces another community as result of changes in the biotic and abiotic conditions. This phenomenon has been very important in determining ecological structures...