If you’ve ever wished your printed materials could do more than get tossed in the bin, seed paper is the answer. Also called plantable paper, it’s a handmade, biodegradable paper embedded with live seeds. When planted in soil, the paper composts away and the seeds sprout—turning cards, tags, and packaging into little gardens. This guide explains what seed paper is, how it’s made, why it’s better for the planet, and the smartest ways brands and event organisers are using it today.

What Is Seed Paper?

Seed paper is crafted from post-consumer waste pulp (recycled cotton rag or paper scrap) mixed with non-GMO seeds such as basil, marigold, tomato, and wildflowers. It looks and prints like artisanal paper, but its fibres break down naturally when planted, allowing the seeds to germinate. Because it’s tree-free and recyclable at source, seed paper is an excellent alternative to conventional stationery and packaging—especially when you want your message to live on, literally.

How Seed Paper Is Made

  1. Collect & Soak: Clean offcuts and used paper are shredded and soaked to soften the fibres.

  2. Pulp: The softened scraps are blended with water into a smooth pulp. No wood pulp or virgin fibre is required.

  3. Mix in Seeds: After cooling, region-appropriate seeds are gently folded through the pulp so they don’t crack or overheat.

  4. Sheet Forming: The pulp is poured onto a mesh mould, levelled, and the water is drained.

  5. Press & Dry: Sheets are hand-pressed to remove excess water and air-dried at low temperatures to keep seeds viable.

  6. Trim & Print: Once dry, sheets are trimmed and printed using eco-friendly inks and low-heat processes suitable for seed viability.

This low-energy, low-waste method keeps the carbon footprint minimal while giving each sheet a unique, handcrafted texture that customers love.

Benefits at a Glance

  • Plantable & Biodegradable: After use, the paper can be planted; the fibres compost away, enriching the soil.

  • Zero-Waste Marketing: Your message becomes a plant rather than landfill—ideal for sustainability pledges and ESG storytelling.

  • Plastic-Free & Tree-Free: Made from recycled fibres; supports circularity and reduces demand for virgin resources.

  • Memorable Experience: Recipients interact with your brand for weeks as they watch the seeds sprout—higher recall than ordinary print.

  • Customisable: Works for full-colour branding, die-cuts, tags, and premium finishes with the right print settings.

  • Regulatory Friendly: When made with non-GMO, chemical-free inputs, it aligns with eco-conscious procurement standards.

Popular Uses

  • Wedding & Event Invitations: A keepsake that guests can plant, perfect for eco-friendly ceremonies and celebrations.

  • Business Cards & Thank-You Notes: Turn introductions and unboxings into a positive environmental action.

  • Hang Tags & Packaging Inserts: Ideal for apparel, gifts, and corporate hampers—use as care tags, promo cards, or QR inserts.

  • Bookmarks, Coasters & Calendars: Everyday items that quietly communicate your sustainability story.

  • Corporate Gifting: Include seed paper notecards in workshop kits, conference giveaways, and brand launches.

How to Plant Seed Paper

  1. Soak: Submerge the paper in water for 5–10 minutes to rehydrate fibres.

  2. Plant: Place it in a pot or garden bed, cover with 1–1.5 cm of nutrient-rich soil.

  3. Water: Keep consistently moist (not flooded) for the first 10–14 days.

  4. Sunlight: Provide bright, indirect light until germination, then shift to gentle sun.

  5. Care: Thin seedlings as they grow; water when the top soil feels dry.

Why Choose REIGN GREEN (seedballs.in)

At REIGN GREEN, we hand-craft plantable stationery using recycled fibres and carefully selected seeds suited to Indian climates. From wedding invitations and hang tags to corporate kits and custom-printed cards, we ensure vibrant print quality without compromising germination. Want your next campaign to grow—literally? Explore our seed paper range or request custom branding at seedballs.in