Native Wildflower Seed Harvesting

Native Wildflower Seed Harvesting in Wessex & the South of England

We have developed a portfolio of existing native wildflower meadow donor sites across the Wessex region, representing a wide range of soil types and habitat conditions. This allows us to supply locally sourced, provenance-secure wildflower seed suitable for ecological restoration, biodiversity net gain (BNG), and conservation projects.

Depending on site access and terrain, seed is harvested using our brush harvester or specialist combine harvesters, ensuring efficient collection while protecting the integrity of the meadow.

All donor sites are managed under a rotational harvesting programme, reviewed annually to ensure only a responsible proportion of seed is taken. This approach supports the long-term health and sustainability of each meadow. Our geographically diverse portfolio enables us to match seed supply to customer locations, maintaining strong local provenance.

Wildflower Seed Production in Wiltshire

Alongside meadow harvesting, we grow a wide range of native single-species wildflower crops on our farm in Salisbury Wiltshire, as well as harvesting Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) from established meadows close to our office. All seed harvested on our own sites is collected dry and processed using specialist equipment. This allows us to maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, germination vigour, traceability, and quality control, giving customers confidence in both the performance and provenance of the seed supplied.

Contract Wildflower Seed Harvesting & Processing

We offer a contract wildflower seed harvesting and processing service for customers who have identified a local donor meadow or require specific native species. This service is managed from our Salisbury office, with the ability to travel across the south of England. We work closely with landowners, ecologists, and project managers to understand site requirements and deliver high-quality seed tailored to each project.

For enquiries, please contact:
Megan Townley – Wildflower Seed Development Manager
megan@brightseeds.co.uk

Accreditation & Compliance

We're authorised by DEFRA to market seeds.
DEFRA Licence Number: 1708

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