How to Plant and Grow Your Seed Paper Card
A step-by-step guide to planting your seed paper card indoors or outdoors, with tips on timing, watering and what to expect as your wildflowers grow.
What you’ll need
TODO: Your seed paper card, a pot or patch of soil, peat-free compost, water and a sunny spot.
Step 1: Soak the card
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Step 2: Prepare the soil
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Step 3: Plant the card
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Step 4: Water and wait
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When is the best time to plant seed paper?
TODO: Spring (March–May) is ideal; early autumn also works for many UK wildflowers.
Planting indoors vs outdoors
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What will grow from my card?
TODO: Summary of the twelve wildflowers with a link to the wildflowers in our seed paper.
Troubleshooting
TODO: Nothing sprouting, mould, leggy seedlings.
Frequently asked questions
Can I plant a seed paper card in winter?
It's best to wait until spring. Store the card somewhere cool and dry and plant it from March onwards.
Do I need to remove the printed ink before planting?
No. The card is printed with eco-friendly inks, so you can plant the whole card.
How long will the seeds last?
Kept cool and dry, the seeds stay viable for around a year, though fresher cards germinate best.