Sprout pencils: write, plant, watch them grow
Sustainable Sprout® pencils for environmentally conscious customers Sprout pencils from SproutWorld are the world’s first plantable pencils – simply plant them after use and watch flowers, herbs or vegetables grow. Made from FSC-certified birch wood, they are 100% biodegradable and contain GMO-free seeds in the capsule at the end.
Unique benefits of Sprout pencils:
• Environmentally friendly: wood from sustainable forestry, no toxic substances – ideal as a sustainable promotional gift.
• Variety of seeds: choose from basil, daisies, cherry tomatoes, thyme or other varieties with a germination time of 8–15 days.
• Practical: Round shape, HB lead, sharpened, with a transparent protective coating to prevent smudging and high break resistance.
Perfect for marketing and gifts .
Custom printing and printable cards: At Colobell, we customise your Sprout pencils with your company logo, text or design – in colour and with precision using our UV digital printing. Complement the pencils with a customisable card, which we also print: perfect as gift packaging with planting instructions, a logo and a message. Whether as a giveaway or for events: Sprout pencils impress with their innovation and message of sustainability. Discover the Sprout pencils at Colobell and turn stationery into a green statement – write, plant, let it grow
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Sprout® Sunflower Pencil – A pencil you can plant, complete with a seed pod
The Sprout® Sunflower pencil is much more than just an ordinary writing instrument: the cap contains a seed pod filled with sunflower seeds
. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in damp soil with the pod facing downwards – the first shoots will sprout in 7 to 14 days.
Made from FSC-certified wood
, round, sharpened, with an HB lead and a fine protective coating for a smooth writing experience. Ideal as a promotional gift, giveaway for trade fairs, events or weddings – or simply as a gift for everyday occasions.
Can be personalised from 1 piece
: your logo or text is printed in colour on an area of 145 × 5 mm – with no extra charge for colour printing. Printing and dispatch from Berlin within 1–3 working days.
The German seed name “Sonnenblume” and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. Printing is on the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
€1.19*
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Print on Sprout® Forget-Me-Not pencil
Sprout® Forget-Me-Not Pencil – The sustainable choice for creative minds! Discover the innovative world of Sprout® pencils! These unique pencils are not only a practical writing tool, but also a little piece of nature that you can help to grow. Each pencil is embedded with forget-me-not seeds.
With Sprout® pencils, you can be creative whilst writing and contribute to the environment at the same time. When the pencil gets too short, simply plant it and watch the seeds sprout and bloom. This is how you turn your writing tools into living plants.
The German seed name ‘Vergissmeinnicht’ and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. The print is on the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
🌱 Germination time: 14 to 21 days🪴 Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant out in the garden or greenhouse after the last frost. FLOWERING WILL NOT OCCUR UNTIL A YEAR LATER!
€1.19*
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Sprout® Cherry Tomato Pencil – A pencil containing a seed pod that can be planted
The Sprout® Cherry Tomato pencil is much more than just an ordinary writing instrument: the cap contains a seed pod filled with cherry tomato seeds
. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in moist soil with the pod facing downwards – the first shoots will sprout after 7 to 14 days.
Made from FSC-certified wood
, round, sharpened, with an HB lead and a fine protective coating for a smooth writing experience. Ideal as a promotional gift, giveaway for trade fairs, events or weddings – or simply as a gift for everyday occasions.
Customisable from 1 piece
: your logo or text is colour-printed on an area of 145 × 5 mm – with no extra charge for colour printing. Printing and dispatch from Berlin within 1–3 working days.
The German seed name “Kirschtomate
” and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. Printing is on the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
Growing tips:
Start indoors in spring. Plant out in the garden after the last frost.
€1.19*
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Sprout® Spruce Pencil – A plantable pencil with a seed capsule
The Sprout® Spruce Pencil is much more than just an ordinary writing instrument: the cap contains a seed pod filled with spruce seeds
. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in damp soil with the pod facing downwards – the first shoots will sprout after 7 to 14 days.
Made from FSC-certified wood
, round, sharpened, with an HB lead and a fine protective coating for a smooth writing experience. Ideal as a promotional gift, giveaway for trade fairs, events or weddings – or simply as a gift for everyday occasions.
Customisable from 1 piece
: your logo or text is colour-printed on an area of 145 × 5 mm – with no extra charge for colour printing. Printing and dispatch from Berlin within 1–3 working days.
The German seed name ‘Fichte’ and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. Printing is done on the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
Germination time: 14 to 21 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Start indoors in spring. Plant out in the garden after the last frost.
€1.19*
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Sprout® pencil Forget me not
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed capsule for forget me notDegree of hardness HBsharpenedLogo and designation "forget me not" lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite side, max. 150 x 5 mmhigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 14 to 21 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant in the garden after the last frost.
FLOWERING OCCURS ONLY ONE YEAR LATER!
€1.19*
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Sprout® pencil Sunflower
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed pod for sunflowerDegree of hardness HBsharpenedLogo and designation "Sunflower" lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite side, max. 150 x 5 mmhigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 7 to 14 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant in the garden after the last frost.
€1.19*
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Sprout® Spruce Tree Pencil | A pencil you can plant
The Sprout® "Spruce Tree" pencil combines writing with the pleasure of watching something grow. At the end of the pencil is a built-in seed pod containing spruce seeds. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in moist soil with the pod facing downwards – the first seedlings will appear in just 14 to 25 days.
The pencil is made from FSC-certified natural wood, is round, sharpened and fitted with an HB lead. A fine transparent protective varnish protects the wood from dirt. The Sprout® logo and the English name “Spruce Tree” are laser-engraved on one side – the opposite side (145 × 5 mm) is available for your customised print.
Ideal as a promotional gift, giveaway for trade fairs and events, wedding favour or school supply.
Personalisation from 1 item, four-colour printing at no extra charge, printing and dispatch from Berlin within 1–3 working days.
Planting instructions as a PDF
€1.19*
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Sprout® Sunflower Pencil – A pencil you can plant, complete with a seed pod
The Sprout® Sunflower pencil is much more than just an ordinary writing instrument: the cap contains a seed pod filled with sunflower seeds
. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in damp soil with the pod facing downwards – the first shoots will sprout in 7 to 14 days.
Made from FSC-certified wood
, round, sharpened, with an HB lead and a fine protective coating for a smooth writing experience. Ideal as a promotional gift, giveaway for trade fairs, events or weddings – or simply as a gift for everyday occasions.
Can be personalised from 1 piece
: your logo or text is printed in colour on an area of 145 × 5 mm – with no extra charge for colour printing. Printing and dispatch from Berlin within 1–3 working days.
The German seed name “Sonnenblume” and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. Printing is on the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
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€1.25*
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Sprout® Basil Pencil | For writing, gifting or planting
This pencil is more than just a writing implement: once it’s been sharpened for the last time, you simply plant it in soil – and fresh basil will grow. The concept is as simple as it is ingenious, making the Sprout® pencil the perfect sustainable promotional gift or eco-friendly giveaway.
The pencil is made from FSC-certified wood. At the end is an integrated seed capsule containing basil seeds. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it with the seed capsule facing downwards in moist soil – the first seedlings will appear after just 10 to 15 days. Basil can be grown on a windowsill all year round or planted out in the garden after the last frost.
From 1 piece with your print: We print your design on an area of 145 × 5 mm on the side opposite the logo within one day in Berlin. Sprout pencils are ideal for companies, events, trade fairs, schools or as an unusual wedding gift.
The German seed name “Basilikum” and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. The print is applied to the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
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€1.25*
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Sprout® Cherry Tomato Pencil – A pencil containing a seed pod that can be planted
The Sprout® Cherry Tomato pencil is much more than just an ordinary writing instrument: the cap contains a seed pod filled with cherry tomato seeds
. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in moist soil with the pod facing downwards – the first shoots will sprout after 7 to 14 days.
Made from FSC-certified wood
, round, sharpened, with an HB lead and a fine protective coating for a smooth writing experience. Ideal as a promotional gift, giveaway for trade fairs, events or weddings – or simply as a gift for everyday occasions.
Customisable from 1 piece
: your logo or text is colour-printed on an area of 145 × 5 mm – with no extra charge for colour printing. Printing and dispatch from Berlin within 1–3 working days.
The German seed name “Kirschtomate
” and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. Printing is on the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
Growing tips:
Start indoors in spring. Plant out in the garden after the last frost.
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€1.25*
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Sprout® Thyme Pencil - Pencils for planting
The Sprout® Thyme pencil is much more than just an ordinary writing instrument: the cap contains a seed pod filled with thyme seeds
. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in moist soil with the pod facing downwards – the first shoots will sprout after 14 to 25 days.
Made from FSC-certified wood
, round, sharpened, with an HB lead and a fine protective coating for a smooth writing experience. Ideal as a promotional gift, giveaway for trade fairs, events or weddings – or simply as a gift for everyday occasions.
Customisable from 1 piece
: your logo or text is printed in colour on an area of 145 × 5 mm – with no extra charge for colour printing. Printing and dispatch from Berlin within 1–3 working days.
The German seed name ‘Thymian’ and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. Printing is on the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
Germination time: 14 to 25 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant out in the garden after the last frost.
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€1.25*
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Sprout® pencil Sunflower
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed pod for sunflowerDegree of hardness HBsharpenedLogo and designation "Sunflower" lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite side, max. 150 x 5 mmhigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 7 to 14 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant in the garden after the last frost.
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€1.25*
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Sprout® pencil Basil
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed pod for basilDegree of hardness HBsharpenedLogo and designation lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite sidehigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 6 to 10 days
Can be started indoors year around. Can also be kept indoors year-around or planted outdoors in the garden after the last frost.
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€1.25*
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Sprout® pencil strawberry
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed capsule for strawberryDegree of hardness HBsharpenedSprout logo and designation Aubergine lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite side, max. 150 x 5 mmhigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 10 to 15 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant in the garden after the last frost.
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€1.25*
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Sprout® Wildflower Pencil – A plantable pencil with a seed pod
The Sprout® "Wildflower" pencil combines writing with the pleasure of watching something grow. At the end of the pencil is a built-in seed pod containing wildflower seeds. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in damp soil with the pod facing downwards – the first seedlings will appear within 7 to 14 days.
The pencil is made from FSC-certified natural wood, is round, sharpened and fitted with an HB lead. A fine transparent protective varnish protects the wood from dirt. The Sprout® logo and the English name “Wildflower” are laser-engraved on one side – the opposite side (145 × 5 mm) is available for your customised print.
Ideal as a promotional gift, giveaway for trade fairs and events, wedding favour or school supply.
Personalisation from 1 item, four-colour printing at no extra charge, printing and dispatch from Berlin within 1–3 working days.
Planting instructions as a PDF
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€1.25*
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Sprout® pencil Cherry Tomato
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed capsule for cherry tomatoesDegree of hardness HBsharpenedLogo and designation "Cherry tomato" lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite side, max. 150 x 5 mmhigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 8 to 10 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant in the garden after the last frost.
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€1.25*
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Sprout® Coriander Pencil – Pencils for planting
The Sprout® Coriander pencil is much more than just an ordinary writing instrument: the cap contains a seed pod filled with coriander seeds
. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in moist soil with the pod facing downwards – the first shoots will sprout in 7 to 14 days.
Made from FSC-certified wood
, round, sharpened, with an HB lead and a fine protective coating for a smooth writing experience. Ideal as a promotional gift, giveaway for trade fairs, events or weddings – or simply as a gift for everyday occasions.
Customisable from 1 piece
: your logo or text is printed in colour on an area of 145 × 5 mm – with no extra charge for colour printing. Printing and dispatch from Berlin within 1–3 working days.
The German seed name “Koriander”
and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. Printing is on the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
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€1.25*
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Sprout® Parsley Pencil – A plantable pencil with a seed pod
This pencil is more than just a writing implement: once you’ve sharpened it for the last time, simply plant it in soil – and fresh parsley will grow.The pencil is made from FSC-certified wood. At the end is an integrated seed capsule containing parsley seeds. Once the pencil has been used up, simply plant it in moist soil with the seed capsule facing downwards – the first seedlings will appear within 14 to 28 days.Parsley can be grown on a windowsill all year round or planted out in the garden after the last frost.
From 1 piece with your print: We print your design on an area of 145 × 5 mm within one day in Berlin. Sprout pencils are ideal for companies, events, trade fairs, schools or as an unusual wedding gift. The German seed name “Petersilie” and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. The print is applied to the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
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€1.25*
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Sprout® Wildflower Pencil
Sprout® Wildflower Pencil – A sustainable pencil you can plantThis special wildflower pencil has a seed pod at the end containing colourful wildflower seeds! When the pencil is worn down, simply plant it in the soil – after 10–14 days, colourful wildflowers will sprout from the seeds.
The German seed name
“Wildblume” and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. The print is on the opposite side.
🌸 Germination time: 10–14 days
🌱 Growing tips: Pre-germinate indoors in spring, plant
in the garden after the last frost The perfect sustainable pencil for anyone who wants to grow colourful wildflowers after writing!
Planting instructions as a PDF
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€1.25*
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Sprout® pencil Thyme
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed capsule for thymeDegree of hardness HBsharpenedLogo and designation "Thyme" lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite side, max. 150 x 5 mmhigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 14 to 25 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant in the garden after the last frost.
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€1.25*
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Sprout® pencil Coriander
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed capsule for corianderDegree of hardness HBsharpenedLogo and designation "Coriander" lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite side, max. 150 x 5 mmhigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 8 to 12 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant in the garden after the last frost.
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€1.25*
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Sprout® pencil chili
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed capsule for chili seedsDegree of hardness HBsharpenedLogo and designation lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite side, max. 150 x 5 mmhigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 14 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. The seeds need a temperature of 20ºC to 25ºC to germinate. Plant the seedlings into a greenhouse or into the garden once the temperature is over 20ºC during the day and night.
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€1.25*
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Print on Sprout® Forget-Me-Not pencil
Sprout® Forget-Me-Not Pencil – The sustainable choice for creative minds! Discover the innovative world of Sprout® pencils! These unique pencils are not only a practical writing tool, but also a little piece of nature that you can help to grow. Each pencil is embedded with forget-me-not seeds.
With Sprout® pencils, you can be creative whilst writing and contribute to the environment at the same time. When the pencil gets too short, simply plant it and watch the seeds sprout and bloom. This is how you turn your writing tools into living plants.
The German seed name ‘Vergissmeinnicht’ and the Sprout logo are laser-engraved on one side. The print is on the opposite side.
Planting instructions as a PDF
🌱 Germination time: 14 to 21 days🪴 Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant out in the garden or greenhouse after the last frost. FLOWERING WILL NOT OCCUR UNTIL A YEAR LATER!
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€1.25*
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Sprout® pencil Forget me not
Sprout® Pencils - pencils for plantingIts strengths are:roundnatural with a fine transparent protective coating to prevent dirtwith seed capsule for forget me notDegree of hardness HBsharpenedLogo and designation "forget me not" lasered on one sidePrinting is done on the opposite side, max. 150 x 5 mmhigh breaking strength due to special gluingProduced from wood from renewable raw materials - FSC certifiedGermination time: 14 to 21 days
Growing tips: Start indoors in spring. Plant in the garden after the last frost.
FLOWERING OCCURS ONLY ONE YEAR LATER!
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€1.25*
