Collector Seed Packet Store in Heritage Green by Burgon & Ball – 3 Compartment Steel Tin with Leather Handles

Seed storage doesn't often get much thought beyond "somewhere to shove the packets", but the Collector Seed Packet Store makes a decent case for caring a bit more. It's the kind of tin that looks equally at home on an open shelf in the kitchen as it does on a potting bench, which is exactly the point of the range it belongs to.

Designed to be seen, not just used

Sophisticated typography and natural leather handles at either side give this tin a distinctive look that steers well clear of the usual utilitarian storage box. The body is formed with elegant curves and a flawless, seam-free finish, so there's no visible joint interrupting the shape. In a timeless shade of green, it's built to complement a home's aesthetic rather than compete with it, whether that's sitting on a windowsill, a dresser, or tucked into the corner of a greenhouse.

Three compartments, properly organised

Inside, the tin splits into three separate compartments to help keep seed packets sorted ready for planting. Two sit side by side for your regular-sized packets, while a third runs the full length of the tin, giving even the largest seed packets somewhere proper to live rather than getting bent to fit. Monthly calendar index cards are included too, so you can file packets by sowing month and actually know what needs doing when, rather than relying on memory or a scribbled note.

Two clasps, one hinge, no spilled seeds

Two strong metal clasps hold the hinged lid securely shut, which matters more than it sounds once you've had a tin tip over and scatter a season's worth of seed packets across the shed floor. It's a small mechanical detail, but it's the difference between a tin you trust to carry seeds around and one you have to handle with care.

Built from steel, finished with leather

The tin itself is made from strong steel with a tough powder coating, chosen for durability as much as looks. It's the leather handles that lift it though, adding a warmth and tactility that pure steel doesn't offer on its own, and giving the whole thing a slightly more considered, furniture-like feel than a typical storage tin. Between the steel body and the leather detailing, this is a piece built to stay looking good for years rather than fading after one season in a damp shed. If green isn't quite your colour, the same design is also available in Mushroom, so you can pick whichever shade suits your space.

Part of a wider Collector range

This seed store belongs to Burgon & Ball's new Collector range, a collection built around matching tools, seed storage tins, gloves, handy caddies, and more, including an indoor watering can available in a choice of colours. The whole range leans into stylish design touches and rich, considered colour, so it's easy to mix and match pieces or build up the full set over time. If you like what this tin brings to a shelf or potting bench, there's a good chance the rest of the range will appeal too.

1 x Collector Seed Packet Store (Heritage Green)
Monthly calendar index cards

Key Features:

Dimensions:

Length (excluding handles): 22.5cm
Width: 14cm
Depth: 14cm
Weight: 821g