Amazon is selling SproutWorld Eco-Friendly Graphite Pencils, a pack of sustainable pencils that can be planted once finished to produce fresh herbs and fruits, including strawberries, basil, spring onions, and more. The pencils make the perfect novelty end-of-year gift for school teachers, as well as for friends and family who enjoy stationery.
How the Pencils Work
Each pencil contains a seed capsule at the end. When the pencil is too short to write with, it can be planted in soil, watered, and left to grow. The seeds are embedded in biodegradable material, allowing them to sprout into edible plants. The strawberry variety is particularly popular, evoking the Wimbledon tradition of strawberries and cream.
Shopper Reviews
Customers have praised the pencils as a quirky gift. One shopper said, "Loved these quirky little seed pencils..make a great little gift for school teachers, my niece & nephews loved them." Another agreed, "These made for a fun teacher gift at the end of the year." A third added, "My mom loves growing her own food and has a mini garden in her yard and she recently showed me these growing in their little pots so cute!"
However, not all reviews were positive. One shopper wrote, "Novelty gift for daughters and found the seed containers on ends broken and seeds all mixed in box."
Alternative Gift Ideas
For those seeking other end-of-school gifts, luxury candles from Jo Malone or The White Company are recommended. Budget-friendly options include Not On The High Street, which offers gifts from UK small businesses starting at £2.50, including stationery and jewellery.
