Recycled Seed Packets

[veg4681]

I was just thinking...you know the freshen up sachets you get from fast food restaurants and planes with your meals, I reckon they'd make a good seed packet. Obviously only handy if you're like me who's forever collecting and swapping seeds like there's no tomorrow and there are too many of different seeds in tiny amounts. The sachet is foil lined and folds quite well.

Anyone has any other ideas on recycled seed packets?

[Hans Mum]

wouldn't you need to be careful about whatever the wipes have been soaked in coming into contact with your seeds? just a thought

[Tracey]

I was thinking about the same thing last night. For christmas I received a seed saving kit which had 10 little plastic containers. The're great but they won't go far. I thought it would be nice to have a case, like a tool box, and little containers for the seeds that fit in nicely. Also, some suitable little envelopes for swops.

[Madasafish]

I use small plastic pill bottles for saving seeds. Airtight, easily lablled and stacked. And washable..
Ideal when you collect 5,000 poppy seeds!

[Tracey]

Good idea, Madasafish

I don't take any pills in bottles, only boxes. I'll ask my mum for hers as she rattles.

[momol]

I am making my own mini seeds packages (if the seeds aren't that much) for the grapes with vacuum sealer. It felt safe as the plastic is food grade plus it don't rattle too much in the envelope ( tape it on a piece of paper).
The same plastic pack/bag were made for my chili seeds as they tend to be in small amount.

Momol

[Two_Sheds]

I prefer to avoid plastic if at all poss, so I store my seeds in homemade envelopes, just folded up paper. Maybe a little #Sellotape if that doesn't count as plastic
Or "wage" envelopes from the stationers/poundshop
Old film canisters were good, but now everyone is digital.

[veg4681]

I prefer to avoid plastic if at all poss, so I store my seeds in homemade envelopes, just folded up paper. Maybe a little #Sellotape if that doesn't count as plastic
Or "wage" envelopes from the stationers/poundshop
Old film canisters were good, but now everyone is digital.

I also remember reading somewhere that storing seeds in plastic is not a good idea. I had thought of buying a pack of 100 of those clear seal grip 1.5" x 2.5" plastic bag from eBay for under just £1.50. I know that both budget seed suppliers Alan Romans and MoreVeg seeds are supplied in seal grip plastic packet. Should I steer clear from plastic?

I intend to save & recycle as much of the the foiled seed packet as possible. They're the best I think. Unfortunately, the little pots are still quite big for my needs for upto 5 seeds and with variety pilling up, don't want to be collecting too many pots as storage is a big issue in this small house of ours.

[Tracey]

Is moisture the problem with plastic containers? Is it better to store the seeds in airtight packaging or porous?

[carlseawolf]

the plastic egg inside a kinder egg as it will be easter soon.

[zazen999]

Hi
I have found using plastic make them mouldy if they aren't completely dried out. I just use paper folded into triangles now; and keep some silica gel packs in the box. It wold be good to use the film canisters; perhaps making a hole in the top would stop them going bad.

[momol]

I think it is ok to use plastic if the seeds are properly dried ( plus I always perforates several mini holes for their ventilation purpose). Most seeds from the vendor come from a fully sealed package too ( apart from beans, peas and several other things).
I do use paper bag (not the white paper as it has bleach) for my beans and peas but not for New Zealand spinach seeds as it will poke the paper bag ( he is in plastic bag).
The rest of the seeds were in miscellanous casing such as small bottles (with cork on) and tiny candy tin .

Momol

[veg4681]

the plastic egg inside a kinder egg as it will be easter soon.

Now that's an interesting thought ! What a novelty. Wouldn't they look so cute inside a sweet box.

Hi
I just use paper folded into triangles now; and keep some silica gel packs in the box. It wold be good to use the film canisters; perhaps making a hole in the top would stop them going bad.

Interesting idea about silica gel pack. i think I have some lying around in the house.

I think it is ok to use plastic if the seeds are properly dried ( plus I always perforates several mini holes for their ventilation purpose).
The rest of the seeds were in miscellanous casing such as small bottles (with cork on) and tiny candy tin .

Momol

Thanks for the clarification, guess plastic is fine as I do like those little seal grip bag but to make holes on them is a bit inconvenient as some seeds are just too fine, maybe it would still work for most seeds .

[srodders]

Try this - resize as appropriate, print out, cut out, stick together and use.