Packaging readiness

A kit is not shippable until the box matches the product.

SteelThumb keeps paid shipment blocked until Grow Kit, SeedPort, and PlotTags packaging shows the right product name, SKU, version, batch/date code, inserts, QR targets, warnings, exclusions, and specimen captures.

Review packaging gates Follow the Field Demo ->

Packaging readiness matrix

Product	Packaging state	Missing before shipment	State
SteelThumb Grow Kit	Draft carton and pouch structure exists.	Final carton dimensions, label art, batch/date code rule, QR target, safety/warranty inserts, packed photo, damage evidence, specimen capture.	Packaging hold
SeedPort	Draft carton label text exists.	Final tray/rack scope, powered-accessory warnings, carton dimensions, label art, QR target, safety/warranty inserts, packed photo, specimen capture.	Packaging hold
PlotTags	Draft mailer/marker-sheet plan exists.	Final tag count, ID-range display rule, material/durability limit, mailer choice, label art, placement guide, packed photo, specimen capture.	Packaging hold

Records required before shipment

Source files

products/packaging-readiness.md
products/packaging-label-register.csv
products/package-surface-spec.md
products/package-surface-register.csv
products/grow-kit/packaging.md
products/seedport/packaging.md
products/plottags/packaging.md
products/batch-build-traveler.md

Required package surfaces

Package front or carton label with product mark near the goods
SKU, version, batch/date code, and packing slip
Current quickstart, setup manual, safety insert, warranty, returns, and support QR targets
Excluded-items note where customers may assume soil, seeds, reservoir, grow media, or electrical hardware is included

Shipment blocker

No paid shipment until package labels match the product page, BOM, manual, and batch traveler
No first-use-in-commerce packaging specimen until package-front, label-art, manual-cover, and packed-goods captures are saved
No certification, availability, or support claim on packaging without matching release evidence

Draft package surfaces

Product	Package front	QR target	Specimen files	State
SteelThumb Grow Kit	SteelThumb Grow Kit - 20-grow-bag guild garden kit.	https://steelthumb.com/quickstarts/#grow-kit	packaging-front.png, packing-slip.png, label-art.png, manual-cover.png, packed-goods.png, specimen-notes.md	Draft only
SeedPort	SeedPort - Continuous seed-starting workflow kit.	https://steelthumb.com/quickstarts/#seedport	packaging-front.png, packing-slip.png, label-art.png, manual-cover.png, packed-goods.png, specimen-notes.md	Draft only
PlotTags	PlotTags - Garden marker and location tag set.	https://steelthumb.com/quickstarts/#plottags	packaging-front.png, marker-sheet.png, placement-guide-cover.png, label-art.png, packed-goods.png, specimen-notes.md	Draft only