Seed and Tree Sales
Seeds and seed mixtures
Seeds and seed mixtures are sold directly through the Gilpin Extension office. Please contact us to make an appointment to purchase seeds. We accept cash and check.
Generally the best time to seed is in the late fall, just before the first significant snowfall. Preparing the soil:
- Incorporate 1-3 inches of compost into soil, especially on newly installed leach fields
- Loosen soil to a depth of 3-4 inches with a rake or shovel
- For even sowing, mix the seed in a bucket with moist sand. Use a ratio of 2 parts seed, 1 part sand
- Spread seeds and then rake the seeds to cover with soil
- Soil contact is critical. Lightly walk over, or tamp down the area just seeded.
Montane short grass mix – $25/lb
1 pound covers 500 sq ft – Poa secunda (Sandberg Bluegrass), Bouteloua gracilis “Alma” (Blue Grama), Koeleria macrantha (Junegrass).
Revegetation/leach field seed mix – $15/lb
Mix includes Mountain Brome, Fringed Brome, Blue Grama, Bottlebrush Squirreltail, Slender Wheatgrass, Idaho Fescue, Rocky Mountain Fescue, Junegrass, Green Needlegrass, Western Wheatgrass, Alpine Bluegrass, Spike False Oat.
BB Seeds individual wildflower packs – $5/pack
Various varieties of seeds depending on inventory. Aspen Daisy, Rocky Mountain Bee plant, Rocky Mountain Penstemon, Beebalm, White Rockcress, Red Shirley Poppy, Icelandic Poppy, California Poppy, Mexican Hat, Native Purple Coneflower, Blue Columbine, Candytuft, Black-eyed Susan, Palmer Penstemon, Arrowleaf Balsamroot.
Seedling trees, shrubs, and perennials
Seedling trees, shrubs, and perennials can be ordered directly through Colorado State Forest Service Nursery. You must arrange for your own pickup in Fort Collings or pay for shipping. The best time to plant in Gilpin County is at the end of May.
Please email the nursery or call (970) 491-8429 with questions or for more information.