Tutorial
Wave Seed Bow
Remove from Present
Carefully remove the bow from the gift so that it stays in one piece.
Grasp and Pull
Grasp each end of the colored ribbons, being sure to grab all 3 ribbon layers on each side (not the adhesive backing.) Now, here's the fun part! Pull apart firmly to detach from the backing. You can pull one side of the ribbons or both simultaneously.
Separate the ribbons from the seed tape.
You should now have 3 layers and the adhesive strip. Gently separate the white seed tape from the two colored ribbons on the top and bottom. The adhesive strip with the staples in it can be discarded, but the top and bottom ribbons are recyclable! Please recycle the ribbons where plastic bags are accepted.
Prepare for Planting
You may trim or tear your seed tape to your desired length if you are planting in containers or a patch of soil less than 4 feet long. Prepare any containers or soil that you intend to use as well.
Plant and Tend
Dig a furrow the length of the seed tape. Lay your pieces of seed tape out lengthwise in the prepared furrow and cover with about 1/4" of soil to plant and give it a little bit of water. You can expect spouts in 5-7 days for most seed types. For more information about your specific seed type, see our specialized seed guides under the FAQ tab.
Tutorial
Star Seed Bow
DO NOT Remove from Present
The star bow will be easiest to pull if you do so BEFORE unwrapping the present, so the bow has an anchor. If you've already done so, though, don't worry. You will just need to grab the adhesive tab on the bottom in your non-dominant hand and pull the center loop with your dominant hand.
Pull!
Pull the center loop of the star bow to unravel!
Separate the ribbon from the seed tape.
You should now have 1 ribbon, 1 piece of seed tape and the adhesive strip. The adhesive strip with the staples in it can be discarded, but the ribbon is recyclable! Please recycle the ribbon where plastic bags are accepted.
Prepare for Planting
You may trim or tear your seed tape to your desired length if you are planting in containers or a patch of soil less than 8 feet long. Prepare any containers or soil that you intend to use as well.
Plant and Tend
Dig a furrow the length of the seed tape. Lay your pieces of seed tape out lengthwise in the prepared furrow and cover with about 1/4" of soil to plant and give it a little bit of water. You can expect sprouts in 5-7 days for most seed types. For more information for your specific seed type, see our specialized seed guides under the FAQ tab.
