Plantable Eco-Friendly Paper
Plantable paper is eco-friendly paper manufactured using recycled paper waste from consumers and industries. The unique feature of this paper is that it contains embedded seeds, making it biodegradable. When the plantable paper is placed in a pot with soil, the seeds germinate and grow into beautiful flowers, herbs, or vegetables. As the plants thrive, the paper naturally decomposes without leaving any waste behind. Planting and growing with plantable paper is incredibly simple and hassle-free.
An Overview
What is seed paper?
Seed paper is a type of handmade paper that includes any number of different plant seeds. The seeds themselves can still germinate after the papermaking process and they can sprout when the paper is planted in soil.
See the full instructions below.
Steps to plant and grow paper.
- Plant it under a very thin dusting of soil. (Only 1/8 of an inch.)
- Keep it moist during germination and ensure there is good drainage. Don’t let the water pool.
- Make sure it gets plenty of sunlight! Wildflowers love the sun.
How to Plant the Paper
Supply List
- A pot for planting
- Some good potting soil
- Plantable paper
- Water
- A sunny corner
Source: Botanical PaperWorks
Prepare your Pot
Fill your pot 2/3 full with good potting soil. Tamp down the soil and add more if necessary. You want the pot to be firmly full, but not packed. The paper can be planted indoors or outside, so you get to choose according to the temperature and conditions at the time of planting (we don’t recommend planting outside if it’s blizzarding or desert-hot!).
Plant the Paper
Take your plantable paper and cover the soil in the prepared pot with the paper. It’s okay if the paper overlaps. Spread a 1/8 inch layer of soil over the plantable paper pieces and tamp down gently on top.
Water during Germination
After planting the paper in your pot, give it a good soak. You want the paper and the soil to be nicely damp but not swimming in water. During the first 10 days, keep the paper moist at all times. The water is necessary for germination.
Care after Germination
Once sprouts appear, continue to keep the paper moist but be careful not to overwater. Once sturdy plants appear, water as needed. The images below are what the pot looks like after planting a greeting card.
