Seed packet
Coated paper, moisture-resistant liner1,000 minimum · 10 to 12 business daysA seed packet is a small printed paper envelope with a moisture-resistant interior coating, built to hold and protect seeds for a garden brand, nursery, or seed-saving program. We produce it from 1,000 units on coated paper stock, fold-and-seal or glued construction, ready in about 10 to 12 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a printed seed packet for a seed brand, nursery, or garden-focused business selling individual seed varieties at retail, farmers markets, or online, where the packet itself carries the growing information the customer needs.
Choose a plain kraft pouch or a bulk poly bag instead if you're selling loose seed in bulk to wholesale growers rather than packaged retail units, since the printed info panel and smaller format here are built for the end consumer.
Specifications
| Paper | 60lb coated paper with a moisture-resistant interior coating |
|---|---|
| Construction | Fold-and-tuck (reusable, no seal) or glued seam (permanent seal) |
| Offset CMYK, both sides, room for planting instructions on the back | |
| Fill format | Supplied empty for you to fill and seal |
| Info panel | Standard back-panel layout for variety name, planting depth, spacing, and days to harvest |
| Minimum | 1000 units |
| Lead time | 10 to 12 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 3.25 x 4.5 in (standard) custom size for a larger seed variety or bulk fill |
Questions people ask
Do you fill the packets with seed, or do we?
You do. Tria supplies packaging only, so packets ship empty for you to fill and seal by hand or on your own line. Tell us the seed and fill weight and we size the packet to suit.
Is the moisture-resistant coating enough to protect seed viability long-term?
It protects against everyday humidity and handling during normal retail shelf life, but it's not a full barrier laminate built for years of storage. For long-term seed banking, a foil or high-barrier pouch would be a better fit than a paper packet.
Can each variety have its own design, or do they all need to match a template?
Each variety can have its own fully custom design and back-panel information. We just recommend keeping the info panel layout consistent across your line so customers know where to look for planting details.
What information is standard on the back panel?
Variety name, planting depth, spacing, days to harvest, and light or water needs are the common fields. You provide the actual text and we lay it out to fit.
Can I order a smaller test batch of a new variety before committing to 1,000?
1,000 is our production minimum since that's what makes the print setup worthwhile at this small format. For a genuinely small test, a generic packet with an applied sticker label is a lower-minimum bridge option.
Does the fold-and-tuck version actually stay closed without a seal?
Yes, the fold-and-tuck construction uses a friction tuck that holds closed under normal handling and shipping, and it also lets the customer reopen and reclose the packet, which is useful if they're only planting part of the seed at once.
How is a seed packet different from a three side seal pouch?
The seed packet is paper: 60lb coated stock with a moisture-resistant inside coating, fold-and-tuck or glued seam, printed both sides with a back panel for planting depth, spacing and days to harvest, from 1,000 units in 10 to 12 business days after proof. A three side seal pouch is laminated film, heat sealed, with a foil barrier option, from 200 units in 10 to 12 business days. Retail garden seed suits the paper packet. Seed that needs a true moisture barrier for long storage suits the film pouch.
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Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.