SEEDBALLS Kenya
Teddy trucking with 440,000 Seedballs from the Chardust factory to the Chyulus and surrounding areas for distribution by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and their partner schools in the area. The students will learn about ecology and take part in reforestation and distribute Seedballs in nearby damaged natural environments.
SESBANIA TEST
October 2016 - June 2019
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Seedballs Kenya
Finalist at The Index Awards 2019 in Copenhagen.
Seedballs Kenya made it to the finalist stage of 42 initiatives out of the 1,800 that were nominated for The Index Project 2019 Design award.
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE & AFTER
Even in dry, arid areas prone to drought & over grazing, direct seeding with Seedballs ensures long healthy tap roots that go deep into the ground-
(compared to using plastic seedling bags which constrict the roots to within the bag).
A deep, healthy root system allows a stronger plant which is more drought resistent and which can
withstand extremes of temperature and grazing.
HEALTHY ROOT SYSTEMS WITH SEEDBALLS
Get eaten and then grow a bit and then get eaten and then grow a bit more...
Ahhhh the life of a little acacia tortilis tree in the savannah.
But luckily this is where growing directly from seed helps baby trees start off with stronger roots that can store the energy it needs to keep on growing despite droughts and browsing.
Here is one growing from a seedball in Kajiado shown above that we have been keeping tabs on.
THE TREE TO FUEL TO TREE CYCLE
WITH SEEDBALLS KENYA
3 month old
SAPLING from a PLASTIC BAG
SAPLING
from a SEEDBALL
vs
The plastic bag constricts and stresses the growth
of the root system, impacting future growth & health
of the plant.
Direct seeding with a seedball allows a long, healthy tap root, ensuring a stronger, healthier plant with deeper roots that
can withstand extremes of
drought & grazing