The Biomass Belt - A Polyculture for Producing Fertility Without Manure
For an overview of this polyculture including details on the species included and how to plant and care for the polyculture see our article here.
The Biomass Belt Contents
Elaeagnus umbellata Shrubs x 6
Elaeagnus angustifolia Shrubs x 5
Miscanthus x giganteaus plants x 10
Symphytum x uplandicum - Comfrey 'Bocking 14' root cuttings x 60
Trifolium repens -White Clover seed x 100 g
This multi-pack will cover an area of 10 m in belt length. For orders for larger areas we can make significant discounts so please email us with the area you would like to cover and we will provide you with a quote.
You can also order the starter pack with seeds, rhizomes, and cuttings only here
Orders and Delivery
The price includes delivery to anywhere in the European Union via an international courier service, recorded and tracked.
You can order this polyculture at any time of year and we will deliver during the Autumn and Spring when the plants are dormant. We have a limited supply of some plants so ordering early to reserve your plants is recommended. Please leave us a note when you would like delivery when you place your order.
Combining Delivery
You can order up to 50 more plants from our nursery along with this polyculture with no extra delivery fees. You can find the full list of fruit and nut cultivars here and our full list of plants listed here. Choose what you would like and send us an email with your extras.
For delivery to countries outside of the European Union please email us and we'll get back to you with a price. email - balkanecologyproject@gmail.com
Plant Packaging and Preparation
The plants are transplanted from their nursery beds into bags with damp sawdust surrounding the roots to ensure they stay moist during their journey. The plants are labeled clearly and wrapped in a cardboard container ready for delivery.
Planting out and Aftercare Instructions
You can find planting and management instructions for this polyculture here. Full propagation instructions will be emailed to you in PDF. format upon purchasing the plants.
Non-European Union Buyers - Please Note:
All possible import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs are prior to buying.