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7 seed boxes and tins for easy storage

Keep your greenhouse organised with one of these smart seed boxes or storage tins.

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Published: February 8, 2024 at 9:47 am

In the gardening year, spring is inevitably a busy period. It's easy to get caught up in the rush and lose track of the seeds you need to sow and when you need to sow them - especially if you have an enviable collection of packets! Enter the seed organiser.

We’ve rounded up the best seed boxes and storage tins available on the market right now. Not only do they offer safe storage for your packets, but many also come with a filing system and separate compartments to help you keep on top of your sowing schedule.

Best seed boxes and tins for storing packets

Gardening Naturally Seed Storage and Tools Tin

Complete with a smart message on the front, this seed box would make a stylish addition to any shed or greenhouse. It comes with a hinged lid, which closes shut with two secure clasps to keep out any inquisitive animals.

Inside, you’ll find three separate sections to help you keep your seed sachets organised throughout the year.

As for construction, the tin is made from powder-coated steel for protection against rust, and comes with useful handles on both sides, which makes it easy to carry around.

We love this neutral French grey colouring, but you can also buy the seed box in ‘midnight black’ and ‘vintage cream’.

Gardener's Seed Storage Box

This seed box is a special option, as it’s customisable. Add your own name to be printed on the front - or include someone else’s for a thoughtful gift.

Each seed box is made by hand and comes with four useful dividers: ‘veg’, ‘herbs’, ‘flowers’ and a blank tab for any extra packets.

As an added bonus, you can even include a personalised message on the back of the box, making it extra special for your recipient.

Emma Bridgewater Greenhouse Tin

Emma Bridgewater Greenhouse Shaped Tin on a white background

For a less conventional choice, why not add this sweet tin to your shed or greenhouse? It comes in the shape of a greenhouse itself, with enough room to store your own seed packets inside.

We also love Emma Bridgewater's set of three veggie-themed storage tins, which you could use to separate and categories your seeds.

Thompson & Morgan Tin and flower seeds

Anyone with a love of vintage design will be drawn to this sweet seed tin from Thompson & Morgan. But plump for this box and you’ll get more than just retro styling - it comes with 10 packets of flower seeds, ready for sowing, as well as care instructions.

This seed box is relatively small, just 21.9cm by 17.6cm across and 5.9cm deep. So, once you’ve used all your seeds, it’ll make a great storage solution for anything lying around your shed or greenhouse, from twine and label markers to fresh seed sachets.

Sarah Raven Seed Tins

Buy from Sarah Raven (£15.25)

Browse other seed tins at Sarah Raven

Sarah Raven Garden Birds Seed Tin Collection on a table

For a pop of colour, why not go for this cheerful seed tin? It comes with four packets of seeds for bird-friendly flowers, but you can also find lots of other seed tin collections for different varieties at Sarah Raven.

Emma Bridgewater Vegetable Garden Tin

Emma Bridgewater Vegetable Garden Large Square Tin on a white background

Owners of a vegetable garden will love this pretty tin from Emma Bridgewater. At 20x20cm across and 10cm tall, there's plenty of room inside to store all your seed sachets, plus any small tools and accessories you want to keep out of the way.

Tarlton Storage Tin

Buy small tin from Eden Project Shop (£20.00)

Buy large tin from Grace & Grey (£40.00)

Although it’s not specifically designed for seed storage, this smart tin from Garden Trading would be ideal for keeping your packets neat and tidy. Plus, you can use it for other bits and bobs like twine and gardening knives if you have space to spare.

The small box is only 20cm across, so it won’t take up too much room on your potting bench.

Included in the design is a powder-coated steel box with a minimal beech wood handle. The lid lifts on hinges for easy access.

For more storage solutions, see our favourite tool organisers and outdoor boxes.

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