Spring into Growing: The Best Plantable Picks to Sow This Season

Spring has a way of giving us a fresh start. A new habit, a cleared out desk, a garden bed thats finally worth tending. 

If you're looking for something small to begin with, we think the best place to start is with the things already on your desk. At Left-Handesign, our plantable stationery is designed to be used firsts and planted second, so your notes, pencils, and gifts can turn into something that grows. 

Here are our spring favourites, what to plant with them, and how to get the best out of your soil this season. 

Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Plant 

Longer days, warmer soil and more sunlight gives seeds exactly what they need to wake up. Many of the herbs and veggies we love grow the fastest in spring, which makes it the ideal moment to try plantable stationery for the first time. 

A quick tip before you start: if you're in an area that still gets cold nights, wait until the risk of frost has passed before planting out heat-loving crops like tomatoes, basil, and chilli. You can always start them in pots on a sunny windowsill first.

Our spring picks 

🍅 BĪJ Notebook: Write Something Kind, Then Grow It

Our BĪJ Notebook is made for the moments you want to say something that matters. write a note, send it to someone you care about, and when they're done, they can plant it into a thriving tomato plant. 

Why tomatoes in spring? Tomatoes are made for this season. they love warm soil and plenty of sunlight, and they reward a little patience with fruit you can pick straight from the plant.

Growing tips:

• Choose a spot with as much direct sun as you can give it, ideally six or more hours a day
• Add a stake or small trellis as it grows
  
• Plant in rich, well-draining soil or a large pot 
• Water at the base of the plant, steadily and regularly 

🌿 BĪJ Pencil: Use It Up, Then Plant the Stub

Perfect for the desk, the classroom, or someone who deserves a thoughtful gift. Write, sketch, and doodle your way down to the stub, then plant it. We recommend basil or mustard, two herbs that thrive in spring sunshine. 

Basil loves warmth and sun, and the more you pick it, the bushier it grows. Pinch off the top leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. Its a spring and summer kitchen staple that goes with everything from pasta to salads.

Mustard is one of the speedier growers. The young leaves add a peppery kick to sandwiches, stir fries and salads, so its a rewarding pick if you like to see results quickly.  

Growing tips:

• Keep the soil lightly moist, never waterlogged
• Give it a bright, sunny spot
• Harvest little and often to keep the plant producing

🌻Back To Earth Gift Set: Bundle Up a Blooming Garden

Can't choose just one? Our Back To Earth Gift Set brings a few favourites together, ready to give. It's a thoughtful gift for the friend who has everything, a teacher, a colleague or your future green-thumb self. 

For spring, bundle up the trio of chilli, coriander, and parsley for a garden thats as useful as it is pretty. 

• Chilli loves warmth and sunshine. It takes a little time to get going, so start early and be patient. The payoff is a colourful spice you'll want to cook with all season long. 
• Coriander prefers mild weather, so spring is its sweet spot. Sow it early in the season and harvest the leaves regularly to keep it from running to seed too quickly in the heat. 
• Parsley is a little slow to germinate, so don’t give up on it. Keep the soil moist and be patient. Once its established, it keeps producing for months to come. 

More Than Stationery: A Little Good for the Planet

Every plantable product is designed with the planet in mind. Our paper is made from 100% post consumer recycled materials and natural pigments, and our process is built to be gentle on the earth from start to bloom. 

As a Certified B Corporation and a member of the 1% for the Planet, we also give 2% of sales back to the planet through reforestation and conservation initiatives. So when you grow with us, you're part of something bigger. 

A Gift That Keeps Growing

Spring is also a lovely moment for gifting: birthdays, thank you's, teacher appreciation, new beginnings. It's thoughtful, its sustainable, and it has a life long after the wrapping paper is gone. 

Ready to Plant This Spring?

Wether you start with a tomato bound notebook, a basil ready pencil or a bundle of herbs in a gift set, theres a plantable pick waiting for your garden.

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