How to grow seed paper

Soak your seed paper in water.
Tear it into small pieces and place it in soil or compost in a warm, sunny spot.
Cover with a 1/4 inch of soil, but don’t press down too hard.
Water regularly, and don’t let your soil dry out.
Watch as your message grows into something beautiful.
Carry on reading for our detailed tips on planting your seed paper.

Seed paper planting instructions

Making the most of the seeds packed into your paper is key to realising its environmental benefits. From plantable business cards to seed paper wedding invitations, we’ve created a detailed guide on making the most of this fantastic material.

Prepare your seed paper for planting

For the best results plant your seed paper from March-April or late September in preparation for the following Spring.

While you can plant seed paper sheets it’s much more effective to tear your seed paper into small pieces in preparation for planting.

Next, you’ll need to find a suitable pot or area to plant your seed paper. Try to find a sunny spot that’s protected from strong wind for the best results.

Choose your growing medium

Seeds and eventually flowers need lots of nutrients to grow and thrive.

Fill your pot with either soil or compost (peat-free is preferable), don’t pack it too tightly and place it aside for the next step.

If you’re planting in a wild area take some time to aerate the soil before you begin to plant your paper.

Plant your seed paper

Saturate your seed paper in water and place your torn-up pieces under a thin layer of soil and cover.

Cover under approximately 1/4 inch of soil or compost and make sure not to pack the soil too tightly.

Water generously (without waterlogging the soil) on a daily basis and wait for small shoots to emerge before reducing your watering to twice a week.

*Important – Do not let your seed paper dry out; this is essential to proper germination.

Watch the seeds in your paper grow

In no time at all, you’ll be watching your plantable paper bloom into wildflowers of all varieties.

Wildflower meadows are an elegant and low-maintenance alternative to lawns, providing a fine floral display that can be enjoyed for months on end.

Don’t forget, not all flowers will grow and bloom in the first year they’re planted, so don’t be disheartened if you don’t see shoots right away.

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