Here is how to create your own seed tape with newspaper in a few simple steps:

 

1. Cut two-inch-wide newspaper strips.

Cut two-inch-wide newspaper strips

 

 

2. Identify the name of your seeds.

Identify the name of your seeds

 

 

3. Mark the seed's location with a marker according to the type of seed.

Mark the seed's location with a marker according to the type of seed

 

 

4. Prepare the glue: add one tablespoon of flour.

Prepare the glue: add one tablespoon of flour

 

 

5. Add two tablespoons of water. 

Add two tablespoons of water

 

 

6. Mix and apply glue on each location marked with a pencil.

Mix and apply glue on each location marked with a pencil

 

 

7. Plant the seeds. Let dry overnight.

Plant the seeds. Let dry overnight

 

 

8. Wrap the seed tape and fix with a string / elastic.

Wrap the seed tape and fix with a string / elastic

 

 

9. Place the seed tapes in a small Mason jar. Here is the final result!

Place the seed tapes in a small Mason jar. Here is the final result!

 

Materials:

  • Newspaper
  • Scissors
  • Marker
  • Seed packet
  • Ruler
  • White flour
  • Water
  • Elastics / string