Seed Paper
I had a vision with my business, I wanted to create something that can add value to the world while reducing the amount of waste thrown into the world. I wanted to create something that can be easily accessible whilst still being able to inspire others to live a greener life, hence why I’ve created my business cards out of recyclable seeded paper that can be used to grow medicinal herbs.
CARE FOR YOUR SEED PAPER
Like all seeds, the seeds in our seeded paper require a little bit of TLC. So if you plan on storing your seeded paper product prior to planting, make sure you pop it in a spot that is protected from extreme temperatures, humidity and strong light.
General Care Instructions: Seeds are interspersed throughout your seeded paper product. So feel free to tear it up and plant in several different places around your garden, or in multiple pots. If you choose to plant your seed paper in existing soil from your garden, please keep in mind there may already be seeds present. These seeds may be weeds or from nearby plants and have been deposited from wind or bird droppings. When watered regularly, these seeds might also grow along with the seeds from your seed paper. Using soil from garden shops may sometimes give better results as they are generally free from other seeds. We recommend using new seed raising mix to plant your seeded paper in. The best advice we can give regarding planting your seeded paper is to keep it moist throughout the germination period. If the seeded paper is allowed to dry out after its initial watering, it may contract slightly and damage delicate seedlings which may have begun to sprout.
But generally…
Choose an appropriate spot to plant your seeded paper.
Plant the paper (a single layer is best) under 3-5mm of quality soil.
Water thoroughly.
Ensure the seeded paper is kept moist throughout the germination period.
Keep protected from extreme weather if outside.
SEED OF CHOICE - CHAMOMILE (AKA Matricaria chamomilla)
Why Chamomile? Chamomile is such a beautiful herb and definitely one of my top 10 herbs I love to use. It’s so POWERFUL yet so gentle. It works on multiple systems within your body. Great for your nervous system, gut and skin. It’s main actions are a relaxant, nervine tonic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-spasmodic, carminative, soothing and to an extent a sedative.
The best thing about growing Chamomile is that these benefits can be used straight away as you pick them from your garden! You can place the fresh flowers in a teapot with hot water for 5 minutes, eat it straight from your teacup, add them to a bath soak mixture, create a steam out of them, include them in your food or dry them for endless other ideas.
GROWING CHAMOMILE
Chamomile is a pretty annual herb that produces small daisy like flowers and grows to approximately 15-40cm in height. Under ideal conditions, chamomile seeds are expected to germinate within 5-10 days. Keep the soil and seed paper moist throughout the germination period and place in full sun or sun with partial shade. Ideally sown in spring, summer or early autumn. Can be grown in a pot indoors.