Are you looking for a unique and meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day? Look no further than DIY seed bomb pops! These colorful treats are not only delicious but also a fantastic way to give back to the planet. By creating and distributing seed bomb pops, you can help to promote biodiversity, beautify your community, and inspire others to take action for a healthier environment. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to make your own seed bomb pops. So let’s get started and create some delicious and eco-friendly treats together!
WHAT IS A SEED BOMB?
A seed bomb is a blend of seeds mixed with either pulp or clay. To make one, you start by creating a moist mixture of the pulp or clay, then mix in the seeds. You can shape the mixture into balls with your hands or use silicone molds for a more uniform look. Once the seed bombs are fully dried, they’re ready to be planted wherever you’d like to add some beautiful blooms!
MATERIALS FOR DIY SEED BOMB POPS
- Paper
- Water
- Seeds
- Popsicle sticks
- Blender or food processor
- Silicone molds (optional)
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Step 1: I opted for paper to create the pulp since I already had some on hand. The process is really simple and takes less than an hour once the pulp is ready. I used three different types of seeds, so I cut 1″ squares from three different colors of construction paper. You can use other types of paper, but I found that construction paper creates a particularly nice pulp.
Step 2: Soak the squares of paper in water for a few hours or overnight. Once the paper is fully soaked, use a blender or food processor to blend it into a pulp. I found that adding extra water helps it blend more smoothly. Once you’ve formed a workable pulp, squeeze out most of the excess water and mix in your seeds. From here, you can roll the mixture into balls or, like I did, create seed bomb pops by molding them around labeled popsicle sticks!
do seed bombs even work?
I was eager to try making these because I had my doubts. I’ve heard mixed reviews about seed bombs—some people swear by them as a foolproof way to plant flowers, while others say they don’t work at all. I wanted to see for myself how effective they really are.
We made our DIY seed bomb pops and left them to dry. After 24 hours, they were still a bit moist, so I placed them in their molds by a sunny window while we went out of town for a few days. Interestingly, we noticed that the leftover pulp we had rolled into balls dried much faster than the pops we left in the molds.
When we returned from our trip, we were surprised to find that the molds were still slightly damp. But the most exciting part was discovering that some of the seeds had already started sprouting before we even planted them! We planted them right away, and within just a couple of days, we could already see sprouts breaking through the surface. It was amazing to see that our DIY project and little experiment worked so well!
Have you ever tried making a diy seed bomb? Are you planting anything this year?
