{"id":3330,"date":"2023-04-11T17:54:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T00:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/2025\/12\/10\/super-easy-diy-printable-seed-packets-free-pdf-pattern\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T05:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:22:47","slug":"super-easy-diy-printable-seed-packets-free-pdf-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/?p=3330","title":{"rendered":"Super Easy DIY Printable Seed Packets \u2013 Free PDF Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content mvt-content\">\n<style><![CDATA[img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:71.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy-150x150.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy.jpg\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23161 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packet.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packet.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packet-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packet-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packet-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packet-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Saving seeds from your own garden is a valuable skill that every gardener can easily acquire and learn, even in their first growing season. Storing them, however, is a slightly different story. Yet, that\u2019s an easy enough to manage aspect of seed saving too. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1029\" height=\"686\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1029'%20height='686'%20viewBox='0%200%201029%20686'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23139 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packets.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packets.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packets.jpg 1029w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packets-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packets-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/printable-seed-packets-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>You don\u2019t need any fancy storage containers with humidity control to properly save your seeds. All you need is a container or paper envelope (handmade or printable seed packet) and a safe place to overwinter them. Preferably in a cool or unheated room or closet. Seeds are stored best in the dark and away from sun and artificial light. <\/p>\n<p>Seems simple enough. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Paper and scissors\" class=\"wp-image-23064 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/constructing-a-seed-packet.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/constructing-a-seed-packet.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/constructing-a-seed-packet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/constructing-a-seed-packet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/constructing-a-seed-packet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/constructing-a-seed-packet-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/constructing-a-seed-packet-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/constructing-a-seed-packet-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/constructing-a-seed-packet-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drafting your own seed package from scratch is harder than it looks. <br \/>Luckily, I\u2019ve included a free PDF version below.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-and-now-we-ve-made-it-as-uncomplicated-to-store-your-garden-seeds-as-it-can-possibly-get-with-the-help-of-a-printable-seed-packet\">And now, we\u2019ve made it as uncomplicated to store your garden seeds as it can possibly get with the help of a printable seed packet.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Paper with a seed packet outline drawn on it\" class=\"wp-image-23072 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/details-of-homemade-seed-packet.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/details-of-homemade-seed-packet.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/details-of-homemade-seed-packet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/details-of-homemade-seed-packet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/details-of-homemade-seed-packet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/details-of-homemade-seed-packet-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/details-of-homemade-seed-packet-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/details-of-homemade-seed-packet-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/details-of-homemade-seed-packet-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A good old-fashioned ruler and pen is all it takes to turn your seed packet into reality, <br \/>that and a little bit of glue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Below, you can download and print as many seed packets as you wish. You can even trace them on some brown kraft paper or watercolor paper for an even more decorative and DIY look. Plus, it gives you a chance to practice your handwriting, which is something we probably could all use. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Woman's hands tracing a seed packet onto paper\" class=\"wp-image-23066 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tracing-onto-thicker-paper.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tracing-onto-thicker-paper.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tracing-onto-thicker-paper.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tracing-onto-thicker-paper-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tracing-onto-thicker-paper-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tracing-onto-thicker-paper-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tracing-onto-thicker-paper-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tracing-onto-thicker-paper-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tracing-onto-thicker-paper-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trace and cut your own seed packets on any color or type of paper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-save-and-give-the-gift-of-seeds\">Why Save and Give the Gift of Seeds?<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve already published a more extensive article about how to save seeds for future garden harvests, so we won\u2019t get into lengthy details here.<\/p>\n<p>What you need to know is that seed saving is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of gardening. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Beautiful multicolored corn\" class=\"wp-image-23067 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-and-storing-corn-seeds.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-and-storing-corn-seeds.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-and-storing-corn-seeds.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-and-storing-corn-seeds-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-and-storing-corn-seeds-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-and-storing-corn-seeds-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-and-storing-corn-seeds-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-and-storing-corn-seeds-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-and-storing-corn-seeds-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seeds from the garden \u2013 not from the garden center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>However easy it is to go to the gardening center every spring and buy your favorite varieties, it\u2019s far more rewarding and practical to save your own seeds. This ensures that you can sow a crop every year with viable seeds that are able to withstand your climate and growing conditions. <\/p>\n<p>To the extent that we save our own seeds, we are practicing self-reliance and preserving a food culture that is important for future generations. Where would we be without heirloom tomatoes or multi-color corn?<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='800'%20height='1200'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%201200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Handmade seed packets with watercolor illustrations.\" class=\"wp-image-23071 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/surprise-corn-seed-packet-diy-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open-pollinated corn with beautiful hues of green, blue, purple and red.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-the-gift-of-seeds-with-love-and-practicality-in-mind\">Give the gift of seeds with love and practicality in mind.<\/h3>\n<p>As the gardening season approaches a lull, for there is never a true end, it\u2019s time to think about all the gifts it had to offer us, and what we can keep on giving. If you\u2019ve made pickles, chutneys and salsa from the garden, I know firsthand that those make the best gifts for anyone who enjoys a thing or two about eating.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-then-there-are-other-giftees-who-prefer-the-gift-of-seeds\">Then there are other giftees who prefer the gift of seeds. <\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Colorful ears of corn.\" class=\"wp-image-23069 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-corn-seeds.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-corn-seeds.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-corn-seeds.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-corn-seeds-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-corn-seeds-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-corn-seeds-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-corn-seeds-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-corn-seeds-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saving-corn-seeds-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Organic seeds may be nice, but homegrown seeds are even nicer. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Seeds that can be sown from the offspring of your beautiful garden. <\/p>\n<p>They aren\u2019t a gift of clutter, nor do they harm the Earth. In fact, they do just the opposite and are a true eco-friendly present. They also happen to have a practical side as well, in that seeds offer the hope of a future source of food. And your giving it away for free speaks volumes in terms of helping those in need. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-you-worried-that-giftees-don-t-have-a-green-thumb\">Are you worried that giftees don\u2019t have a green thumb?<\/h2>\n<p>Never fear. Worries only create more worries. What you need is a list of seeds that anyone can sow and grow. Then, focus on giving those harder-to-propagate seeds to more experienced gardeners.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-to-save-and-easy-to-grow-seeds\">Easy-to-save and easy-to-grow seeds:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>lettuce<\/li>\n<li>chives<\/li>\n<li>peas<\/li>\n<li>beans<\/li>\n<li>zucchini<\/li>\n<li>pumpkins<\/li>\n<li>squashes (summer or winter varieties)<\/li>\n<li>radishes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it comes to gardening, there really is something for everyone. And everyone could use more zucchini seeds, right? <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Handmade seed packets with watercolor ears of corn painted onto them.\" class=\"wp-image-23073 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-your-own-seed-packets.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-your-own-seed-packets.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-your-own-seed-packets.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-your-own-seed-packets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-your-own-seed-packets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-your-own-seed-packets-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-your-own-seed-packets-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-your-own-seed-packets-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-your-own-seed-packets-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get creative with watercolors or pens as you re-organize all your garden seeds. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seed-packets-as-an-organizational-tool\">Seed Packets as an Organizational Tool<\/h2>\n<p>Just because your garden is messy doesn\u2019t mean your seed storage container has to be. <\/p>\n<p>Okay, I\u2019m also guilty of not having the most organized seed storage, but I\u2019m about to change that with some new seed packets. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve printed up a few for easy use.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"860\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='860'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20860'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"DIY Printable seed packet template\" class=\"wp-image-23062 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-plain.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-plain.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-plain.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-plain-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-plain-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-plain-720x516.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-plain-960x688.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-plain-1080x774.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-plain-150x108.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>You can download the file here.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\">Download The Free Printable Seed Packet PDF >>><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>To take it one step further, if you have a Canva account, you can even add your own fonts and images to a seed packet template. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-putting-a-seed-packet-together-is-simple-let-me-show-you-how\">Putting a seed packet together is simple. Let me show you how. <\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the seed packet PDF template. Print on any sort of paper \u2013 as long as it fits in your printer. White or colored paper is ideal. Keep in mind that although card stock is thicker, it is also harder to fold. <\/li>\n<li>Cut along the outer lines of the seed packet. Then, cut a semi-circle along the dotted line.<\/li>\n<li>Start by folding the middle line of the package, then fold the appendages.<\/li>\n<li>Use tape or apply glue to the flaps and secure them firmly. <\/li>\n<li>Tuck the larger flap in. If you\u2019d like to secure it with tape or glue, be sure to wait until the seeds are inside.  <\/li>\n<li>Fill in any and all necessary information on the front of the seed package. Use space on the back if it doesn\u2019t all fit.<\/li>\n<li>Cut out and fill in the additional squares for the seed packets if desired. <\/li>\n<li>Fill with seeds and store properly.<\/li>\n<li>Gift away the excess! <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With one seed packet out of the way, you can go ahead and cut some more. <\/p>\n<p>Print as many as you think you\u2019ll need, plus a few extra, just in case. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Hands using a pair of scissors to cut out a seed packet template\" class=\"wp-image-23075 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/print-and-cut-seed-packet.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/print-and-cut-seed-packet.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/print-and-cut-seed-packet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/print-and-cut-seed-packet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/print-and-cut-seed-packet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/print-and-cut-seed-packet-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/print-and-cut-seed-packet-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/print-and-cut-seed-packet-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/print-and-cut-seed-packet-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cut along the lines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Seed packet template with someone's fingers at the edge\" class=\"wp-image-23070 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fold as shown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Child's hands using a glue stick to glue down the edges of a seed packet\" class=\"wp-image-23076 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-putting-together.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-putting-together.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-putting-together.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-putting-together-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-putting-together-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-putting-together-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-putting-together-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-putting-together-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/diy-seed-packet-putting-together-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add a little glue to seal the deal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Seed packets with printed label.\" class=\"wp-image-23077 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-adding-labels.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-adding-labels.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-adding-labels.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-adding-labels-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-adding-labels-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-adding-labels-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-adding-labels-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-adding-labels-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/seed-packet-adding-labels-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apply pre-printed labels, or create your own.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Woman's hands filling seed packets with corn\" class=\"wp-image-23078 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/filling-diy-seed-packet.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/filling-diy-seed-packet.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/filling-diy-seed-packet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/filling-diy-seed-packet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/filling-diy-seed-packet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/filling-diy-seed-packet-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/filling-diy-seed-packet-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/filling-diy-seed-packet-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/filling-diy-seed-packet-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Once you fill your seed packets, they are almost ready to store \u2013 or to gift.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"DIY seed packet on a plate of radish seeds\" class=\"wp-image-23079 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simple-diy-seed-packet.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simple-diy-seed-packet.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simple-diy-seed-packet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simple-diy-seed-packet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simple-diy-seed-packet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simple-diy-seed-packet-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simple-diy-seed-packet-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simple-diy-seed-packet-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simple-diy-seed-packet-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don\u2019t forget to add your own personal notes. Seriously, you need to be eating radish pods.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-may-find-that-most-printable-seed-packets-have-text-pre-printed-on-them\">You may find that most printable seed packets have text pre-printed on them. <\/h3>\n<p>Here, that\u2019s simply not the case because I want to encourage you to draw, paint and create your own labels. After all, whatever grows in your garden is special to you, so why not extend that uniqueness out of the garden, too? <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not a must to be super-creative. You don\u2019t have to sketch or hand-letter in perfect form. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='800'%20height='1200'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%201200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Child's hand using a cotton swab to create image of corn on seed packet\" class=\"wp-image-23074 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/more-artistic-seed-packets.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/more-artistic-seed-packets.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/more-artistic-seed-packets.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/more-artistic-seed-packets-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/more-artistic-seed-packets-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/more-artistic-seed-packets-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/more-artistic-seed-packets-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/more-artistic-seed-packets-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>If all you do is write by hand on the seed packet, you\u2019ll be more than happy with the results. 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