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Frequently asked questions
General
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Gently tear the paper into small pieces and plant them about 1/4 inch beneath loose soil, making sure the pieces are fully covered but not buried too deeply. Water thoroughly right after planting, and keep the soil consistently moist during the germination period (this can range from about 5–21 days depending on the seed). A helpful pro tip: soak the paper in water overnight before planting to help soften the fibers and speed up sprouting.Moisture and sunlight make all the difference—newly germinating seeds are extremely sensitive and can fail quickly if the soil dries out, even briefly. Be sure to look up the specific growing instructions for your particular seed variety based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone, as timing, spacing, light needs, and watering requirements vary. Some plants transplant beautifully, while others prefer to be sown directly where they’ll grow—so checking those details will set you up for success.This paper is an invitation to grow your relationship with your future plant. Study up on it and get excited about what's to come!
Many plantable paper companies use vibrant printed designs on their cards—and they’re beautiful. We choose a different path because we don’t want to introduce inks or synthetic pigments into the soil, especially when the paper may be planted in spaces where food is grown.Instead, we use foil detailing and 100% wool embroidery floss that is botanically-dyed. Both materials are compostable and allow us to create texture, beauty, and meaning without compromising soil health. For us, the design is just as important as the afterlife. We want every element of our products to be soil-safe for their return to the earth.
While recycled paper plays an important role in reducing waste, we intentionally don’t use it for our plantable products. Recycled paper often contains residual inks, coatings, adhesives, and other chemical traces from its previous life—substances that are difficult to fully remove and we want nothing to interfere with soil and seed health.Instead, our paper is made from organically processed plant fibers sourced from agricultural by-products (agro-waste)—materials that already exist within food and fiber systems and would otherwise be discarded. We mainly work with hemp and flax grown in Washington State and processed by LeBlanc CNE. Soon we will be offering paper made of kenaf, nettles and teff! These fibers are processed without toxic bleaches, coatings, or synthetic binders, allowing the paper to safely break down and return to the earth as carbon-rich organic matter that supports soil life. Paired with organic, non-GMO seeds, the paper becomes part of a regenerative cycle—plant to paper, paper to plant.Our paper is not just plantable, it’s soil-conscious. An offering to this beautiful, generous Earth of ours.
Conventional seed production is often heavily treated with synthetic chemicals, and because the seeds themselves aren’t typically eaten, regulations can be less strict than those for food crops. Organic seed farming follows rigorous standards that protect soil health, waterways, wildlife, and surrounding communities. Organically produced seeds are also bred and trialed in organic conditions, which means they’re better adapted for resilient growth, strong disease resistance, and rich flavor. We believe starting with organic, non-GMO seed is the first step toward growing food and flowers that truly nurture both people and the Earth.
For us, regenerative means more than using eco-friendly materials. It’s about repairing relationships—with the earth, with the materials we use, and with the way we create and discard. Rather than simply reducing harm, regeneration asks: does this give back? Does it restore soil, nourish ecosystems, and honor natural cycles?In practice, that means choosing fibers that can safely return to the soil, embedding organic seeds that grow into new life, and designing with an afterlife in mind. Our hope is that every piece moves in a cycle of reciprocity: from plant to paper, paper to intentional hands, and paper to plant once more. In doing so, we contribute to renewal and nurture our relationship with the Earth, rather than depleting it.
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