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Paper Plantables

06 Oct '15

Germination - What Is It?

Posted by Misty Mapplebeck

 

Germination is the process by which a plant grows from a seed. The most common example of germination is the sprouting of a seedling from a seed of an angiosperm or gymnosperm. In addition, the growth of a sporeling from a spore, such as the growth of hyphae from fungal spores, is also germination. Thus, in a general sense, germination can be thought of as anything expanding into greater being from a small existence or germ.

 

05 Oct '15

How to Plant Your Paper Plantables

Posted by Raven Richardbordeau
WHAT YOU NEED
  • a pot (for planting)
  • some potting soil
  • Plantable Paper
  • water
  • a sunny spot

1. PREPARE YOUR POT
Fill your pot 2/3 full with potting soil. Lightly pat down the soil and add more if necessary. You want the pot to be firmly full, but not packed. The paper can be planted indoors or outside, so you get to choose according to the temperature and conditions at the time of planting (not too hot, not too cold).

2. PLANT THE PAPER
Take your plantable paper and cover the soil in the prepared pot with the paper. It's okay if the paper overlaps. Spread a 1/8 to 1/4 inch layer of soil over the plantable paper pieces and pat down gently.

3. WATER DURING GERMINATION
After planting the paper in your pot, give it a good soak. You want the paper and the soil to be nicely damp but not swimming in water. During the first 10 days, keep the soil (and paper) damp at all times. The water is necessary for germination.

4. CARE AFTER GERMINATION
Once sprouts appear, continue to keep the paper moist but be careful not to overwater. Once sturdy plants appear, water as needed. Here's what the pot looks like after planting a greeting card:

5. ENJOY THE FLOWERS
Once the flowers (or herbs or vegetables) start to blossom, enjoy them in the pot or cut them and place in a decorative vase or mason jar!