Min. to Max. Annual Precipitation
32in.
Average Max. Height
The Borel Wildfire Seed mix contains varieties that are very drought tolerant and will survive in an annual precipitation of 6-12″. Varieties in this mix are both native and introduced to the Havilah CA area that were affected by the Borel Fire.
Borel Wildfire Mix General Description:
Great Basin Seed has formulated a seed mix for remediation, erosion control and beautification after the Havilah CA fire of 2024. The Borel Wildfire has been 94% contained and not expected to have any additional fires. Proactive landowners will benefit from seeding projects that provide soil cover and stabilization, improve wildlife habitat, restore pastures, and mitigate flooding. This seed mix has been formulated with ground cover and erosion control as the primary objective.
Borel Wildfire Mix Uses:
After a wildfire, two primary objectives should be addressed: 1) prevent erosion, and 2) combat invasive species and weeds. Flash flooding is a common occurrence after a wildfire because the natural mechanisms for holding back rainwater are removed by the fire. Invasive species, ever the optimists, invade quickly after a fire and fill the void left by the fire. This seed mix is designed with these two objectives in mind.
What to expect:
Our Borel Wildfire seed mix arrives at your doorstep pre-mixed, ready for sowing. It is made of proven species that are commonly used in the southern parts of California. The species in this mix are both introduced and species native to California. They have been selected because they are adapted to the climate, soil and environmental conditions of the Havilah area.
The Havilah Borel Fire seed mix have a minimum order quantity of 20 pounds – enough to cover one acre.
Seeding Rate: 20 lbs. per acre
Suggestions for successful planting:
- Don’t be afraid to plant a combination of natives and non-natives and a combination of species. Diversity increases your chances for success.
- If these mixes do not meet your needs for any reason, please call and we will formulate a mix with you.
- Consider planting shrubs and flowers with your grass mixes. We have included recommendations below.
- Call us for help! We are happy to walk with you through the process and help however we can! 435.283.1411
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Borel Wildfire Native and Introduced Mix
| Species | Approx. % by weight | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Slender Wheatgrass | 20% | A fast establishing and very popular bunchgrass that does well in a variety of soil types. Works very well at high elevation. Preferred by elk, deer and livestock. Seedlings are vigorous and provide good initial plant cover. Excellent for erosion control. |
| Crested Wheatgrass | 18% | A hardy, fast establishing bunchgrass. One of the most common reclamation species in the West. Very drought tolerant. |
| Siberian Wheatgrass | 10% | Similar to Hycrest, this superb drought tolerant bunchgrass will persist on 7" of annual precipitation. |
| Smooth Brome | 8% | A fast-spreading rhizominous grass. Excellent for erosion control. |
| Yellow Sweet Clover | 8% | A deep-rooted bienial, widely used for erosion control and reclamation. |
| Bluebunch Wheatgrass | 8% | A long-lived cool season perennial. It is cold tolerant, moderately shade tolerant, and highly fire tolerant. |
| California Bromegrass | 8% | A native bunchgrass great for erosion control and revegetation of damaged land, as well as a highly palatable forage for livestock. |
| Basin Wildrye | 5% | Excellent erosion control and soil stabilization. Quite fire tolerant. |
| Cicer Milkvetch | 5% | A long-lived, perennial, non-bloat legume. Vigorous creeping roots. |
| Indian Ricegrass | 3% | A long-lived hardy native that excels in sandy soils. |
| Sideoats Grama | 3% | A hardy native that emerges early and stays green through dry seasons. Excellent in dryland conditions. |
| Inland Saltgrass | 2% | Quite resistant to fire and trampling and provides soil stabilization in wet areas. |
| Alkali Sacaton | 2% | Tolerates a broad range of soils, a tough warm-season bunchgrass. Used widely for erosion control. |
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Borel Wildfire Native Seed Mix
| Species | Approx. % by weight | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Slender Wheatgrass | 20% | A fast establishing and very popular bunchgrass that does well in a variety of soil types. Works very well at high elevation. Preferred by elk, deer and livestock. Seedlings are vigorous and provide good initial plant cover. Excellent for erosion control. |
| Bluebunch Wheatgrass | 15% | A long-lived cool season perennial. It is cold tolerant, moderately shade tolerant, and highly fire tolerant. |
| California Bromegrass | 15% | A native bunchgrass great for erosion control and revegetation of damaged land, as well as a highly palatable forage for livestock. |
| Indian Ricegrass | 12% | A long-lived hardy native that excels in sandy soils. |
| Sideoats Grama | 12% | A hardy native that emerges early and stays green through dry seasons. Excellent in dryland conditions. |
| Sand Dropseed | 10% | A long-lived perennial warm season bunchgrass, native throughout North America |
| Inland Saltgrass | 3% | Quite resistant to fire and trampling and provides soil stabilization in wet areas. |
| Alkali Sacaton | 3% | Tolerates a broad range of soils, a tough warm-season bunchgrass. Used widely for erosion control. |
Quick Plant Facts
| Seed Mix Options | Borel Wildfire Seed Mix (Native and Introduced), Borel Fire Native Mix |
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