Abstract: This invention provides a seed germination medium comprising an upper layer formed from a tissue paper having a weight of approximately 10-30 g/m2, the tissue paper being coated or impregnated with a waterproofing agent such that the tissue paper is permeable to gases but substantially impermeable to water in liquid form; a lower layer formed from a water-absorbent biodegradable material; seeds being disposed beneath the upper layer; and the upper layer optionally having a plurality of perforations therein to assist disruption of the upper layer to enable seedlings germinating from the seeds to grow therethrough.