Biodegradable Seed Paper: What It Is and How to Use It

by Rafael Garcia · December 3, 2025

How to Use Biodegradable Seed Paper to Create Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Messages

Biodegradable seed paper used as a planter after use

🌱 Learn what seed paper is. Seed paper is a biodegradable material that incorporates seeds inside the sheet, allowing you to plant it after use. Its manufacturing process is based on regular paper, whose fundamentals you can read about on Wikipedia – Paper.
🌼 Understand the difference between soft and hard seed paper. Soft seed paper is made like a “sandwich,” with seeds placed between two layers. It works well with fast-germinating seeds such as wildflowers, lettuce, tomato or grass. Hard seed paper is thicker (around 130 g), made with natural fibers, and incorporates seeds directly during production.
🖨️ Choose the right type of seed paper for your project. Soft seed paper can only be printed on one side and is ideal for notes, labels or lightweight cards. Hard seed paper is sturdier and can be printed on both sides—perfect for business cards, wedding invitations or Christmas cards. For more sustainable ideas, browse other eco-friendly content in the Vilssa green category.
🌾 Select the appropriate seed varieties. Providers usually include poppy, clover, rudbeckia or cornflower seeds. Soft seed paper allows a wider range of seed blends with quick growth.
💧 Learn how to plant the paper after use. Cut the paper, place it on moist soil, cover it lightly, and keep it consistently damp. Germination will begin within days. For more handmade eco-projects, explore the Vilssa crafts search tool.
🎁 Use seed paper in creative applications. It is ideal for custom cards, eco-friendly invitations, gift tags or educational activities on recycling and sustainability.
🔗 Check specialized suppliers. Companies offering plantable paper include Natural Branding and Masekos, which provide various formats and seed types.