Scotland: Dundee student creates seed prescription to help more people get outdoors
The seeded paper can be planted by simply being ripped up and put in soil.
By Katy Scott
BBC Scotland news website
Oct 16, 2022
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And he opted to use cress seeds for the prototype due to the speed of growth – they should appear within a week of planting.
He said: “It has to grow much faster as you have to see the change in front of you.
“The idea is that it should push you and make you more curious about gardening.
“It could be the first step for people to go to these community gardens, or one step towards a healthier lifestyle.
“Sometimes the hardest thing can be getting started.”
Mr Krisnaah said the prototype could be expanded in the future to feature different flowers and herbs.
The product design student shared his idea with healthcare professionals, with hope that it could be implemented in the city.
He added: “I’m not saying it’s the solution, but it’s a low-effort way of interacting with nature and could encourage healthy habits.
“This could be a way of kickstarting the process.”
Ethan Daish, food project manager at Edible and Tasty Spaces (EATS) Rosyth in Fife, advised the design student during the project.
He said he has seen improved mental health and wellbeing among people who use their community garden, and the seed prescription could help introduce more people to the green space.
