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A recycled-paper 2B pencil that writes properly, then goes into soil.
From ₹11.70 a piece, no GST
Orders from 2,500 pieces, fewer in a set
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In stock. Plain pieces in stock, ready to ship. With your logo, design or object, made after you approve the proof.
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- Plant it after use. Germination depends on seed variety, soil, water and growing conditions.
- Your logo or design on the piece, or on its packaging.
Planting it
Plant after use. Germination depends on seed variety, soil, water and growing conditions.
Fast seeds can show within 3 to 5 days, most take about a week and some up to two weeks. Very dry or hot weather slows them. For the best chance of sprouting, plant within a year of receiving them.
International
Seeds are controlled at most borders, so this goes to selected countries only. Tell us the country and we will say yes or no before you commit.
What it is.
A recycled paper 2B pencil carries edible outer colour and a starch seed capsule at the non-writing end.
- Made with
- Recycled Paper, Metal, Seeds
- Kind
- Pens and pencils · Pencil
- Good for
- Event Giveaways, Children's Gifting, Desk Gifting
- Size
- 190 mm length × 7.3 mm diameter
- Body
- Recycled paper
- Writing core
- 2B graphite
- Colour
- Non-toxic food-grade colour
- Code
- BG01
- Plant it after useGermination depends on seed variety, soil, water and growing conditions.
Rate and making time.
The base rate per piece before GST; it falls with quantity.
- Rate
- From ₹11.70 a piece, no GST. It falls with quantity.
- Orders from
- 2,500 pieces on its own; fewer in a set with other pieces
- Making time
- About 9 days for 2,500 to 10,000 pieces, about 19 for up to 30,000, about 54 for up to 100,000, proof and setup included. Above that, tell us your date.
- Delivery in India
- Free. We confirm the date with your quote.
- Returns
- Not accepted: every piece is made to order
Rates updated
Make it yours.
Your logo or design on the piece itself, or on its packaging when the piece is too small for a large design. Your colours and words, or a piece built around something of yours.
Bespoke gifts, made around your object, artwork or messageReply in 1 day · concept in 3 days · sample in 1 week
- 190 mm × 7.3 mm
- 2B graphite
- Recycled paper
- 13 seed varieties
Written down, then planted.
BG01 is bioQ's original plantable pencil, still the most direct way to put a sustainability idea in someone's hand. The body is recycled paper around a 2B graphite core, so it sharpens in an ordinary sharpener and writes like a wooden pencil.
The blunt end holds a water-soluble capsule of seeds, and the variety is printed on the body so the recipient knows what they are planting. When the pencil is too short to use, that end goes into soil. The planting is part of the gift, not a guarantee of growth.
Look closely at one pencil.
Seeds sit in a water-soluble capsule at the non-writing end.
The variety is printed on the body, so nobody has to guess.
The paper body takes non-toxic, food-grade colour.
Recycled paper replaces the wooden barrel. A regular sharpener works.
A 2B rod, for dark, smooth writing.
Thirteen seeds to choose from.
Every pencil carries one variety, named on the body. Bulk orders come as an assorted mix by default; a single variety or a chosen combination can be requested and is confirmed against availability.
Varieties and availability are confirmed for each order. Choose varieties that suit the planting season and where the recipients live.
- Sunflower
- Onion
- Mustard
- Marigold
- Green chilli
- Holy basil
- Okra
- Tomato
- Brinjal
- Spinach
- Carrot
- Coriander
- Fenugreek
Easy to hand out at scale.
One pencil weighs about seven grams and a carton holds 5,000, so BG01 is one of the simpler things to brand, move and hand out in volume.
- Event, conference and exhibition giveaways
- Employee welcome kits and desk drops
- School, campus and children's activity gifting
- Campaign, CSR and sustainability-day handouts
- Everyday eco stationery for offices
A small planting ritual.
Write with the pencil and sharpen it as usual.
When it is too short to hold, keep the stub.
Press the seed-capsule end into moist soil in a pot or bed, capsule down.
Water it, keep the soil moist, and care for the seedling as the variety and season need.
Germination depends on the variety, seed condition, storage, soil, water, light, climate and care. bioQ does not publish a germination percentage.
Your name on something that outlives the event.
The paper body takes printing along its length, so a logo, campaign line or short message can run beside the seed name.
Branding is confirmed against your artwork, quantity and packing before production.
Everything on one page.
Verified product and ordering facts, so you can shortlist without a phone call.
The piece, in motion.
A short film of Plantable Seed Pencil. Music only, no speech.
Before you order.
Answers buyers asked for, kept short.
What is a bioQ plantable seed pencil?
BG01 is a 190 mm × 7.3 mm pencil with a recycled paper body instead of a wooden barrel, a 2B graphite core and a water-soluble seed capsule at the non-writing end. It writes and sharpens like an ordinary pencil; the capsule end is planted after use.
Which seed varieties are available?
Thirteen: sunflower, onion, mustard, marigold, green chilli, holy basil, okra, tomato, brinjal, spinach, carrot, coriander and fenugreek. The variety is printed on each pencil. Bulk orders come as an assorted mix by default; a single variety or a chosen combination can be requested and is confirmed against availability.
How do you plant the pencil?
Use it until it is too short to hold, then press the seed-capsule end into moist soil in a pot or bed, capsule down. Water it and keep the soil moist.
Will the seeds definitely grow?
No. Germination depends on the variety, seed condition, storage, soil, water, light, climate and care. bioQ does not publish a germination percentage and treats planting as part of the gift, not a guaranteed outcome. More in the plantable gifts guide.
Can the pencils carry our logo?
Yes. The paper body takes printing along its length, so a logo, campaign line or short message can be applied. There are three levels: standard branding on the existing pencil, adapted colour, artwork or packaging, and developed products weighed against order value and repeat potential.
Is the seed pencil safe for children?
The paper body takes non-toxic, food-grade colour, and the pencil is widely used in school and children's activity gifting. As with any pencil, younger children should use it with adult supervision.
How long does an order take?
Many standard orders complete in 5–7 working days; the final time depends on quantity, branding and packaging.
How are the pencils packed for bulk orders?
Standard bulk packing is 5,000 pencils per carton of 58 × 40 × 36 cm. Individual packaging, sleeves, tubes or kit assembly can be planned around the brief. For a set, see the five-piece plantable pencil set (BG03).
How soon do the seeds in Plantable Seed Pencil sprout, and how long do they keep?
With Plantable Seed Pencil: fast seeds can show within 3 to 5 days, most take about a week and some up to two weeks. Very dry or hot weather slows them. For the best chance of sprouting, plant within a year of receiving them.
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