Make your own paper seed packets (origami)

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When I posted about my adventures in saving onion seeds I mentioned the desire to purchase some small envelopes to hold the seeds. jimmycrackedcorn promptly responded with a comment scolding me for my lack of cheapness. Which I shamefully have to agree completely and took his advice and decided to make some of my own.

I followed the directions from the ICPS Seed Bank though I did do a little improvising to make the packets a little smaller and I got lazy on my folding so I have provided the cheap/lazy directions below.

Step #1: Start with a sheet of paper and fold down the middle, this will allow two seed packets per sheet of paper:

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Step #2: Use scissors to cut out the individual triangles which will be come your seed packets

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Step #3: Fold one corner one third of the way across the paper

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Step #4: Insert the other corner inside the fold and fold flat

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Step #5: Open top and pour in seeds, add a label, and fold over top

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I like this design since it is easy enough that even I can do it, it naturally has a funnel to pour in/out seeds, and is fairly compact which is good since my pickle jar seed holder in my refrigerator is getting pretty full.

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  3. Harvesting pumpkin seeds
  4. Saving money by saving seeds
  5. How to determine your seed’s germination rate

2 Responses to “Make your own paper seed packets (origami)”

  1. cobbnewsandtimes Says:

    These are a great idea. I dont know why I never thought of it. Thanks for posting.David


  2. Mary Bamesberger Says:

    This is just what I was looking for!
    I am going to try using brown paper grocery bags for the material, so that will be even more “green.”


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