Story of Seed Balls by Jim Bones

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