Braamfontein Spruit Ecological Corridor

Calendar

This is a calendar that shows key activities for each month.

Activity Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rain
Growth
Flowering
Plant identification Most, incl. Grass Most, incl. Grass Grass Grass Grass Various, esp. bulbs Most, esp. bulbs Most, esp. bulbs Most
Seed collection Seeds must be dry and brown Seeds must be dry and brown Seeds must be dry and brown
Propagation Cutting (dormant if T++) Cutting (dormant if T++) Seed (*for perennials (persist… Seed (*for perennials (persist… Seed (*for perennials (persist… Hardy in greenhouse Hardy in greenhouse Hardy in greenhouse Seed, Cutting, Division Seed, Cutting, Division Seed, Cutting, Division Cutting (dormant if T++)
Weeding Remove seed heads Remove seed heads Remove seed heads Catch early growth Catch early growth Catch early growth Catch flowers Catch flowers
Soil prep Weed, Compost, Mulch Weed, Compost, Mulch
Planting
Watering
Mowing Grass in seed - no mow! Grass in seed - no mow! Grass in seed - ensure grass s… After seeding - mow! Before rains - clear bulk
Burning
Training Propagation and Seed collection Propagation and Seed collection Propagation and Seed collection Propagation and Seed collection Propagation and Seed collection Propagation and Seed collection
Planning & Fundraising Plan Organise Go Go GO! People love to plant!
Monthly intensity 19 22 19 18 13 10 12 16 22 22 25 22

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