Diy soil blocker

I finally joined the band wagon and tried out the soil blocks. Here is a commercial version…

I’ve been hearing some buzz lately… …about these handy-dandy soil block thingies that people are using to start their seeds. I’ve been pretty loyal to my nifty little newspaper pots for a while now, but being the nosy curious homesteader that I am, I just had to check out these new pots on the block. […]

Do It Yourself Soil Blocks! Today is Robbie Burns Day and and I am getting ready to start my early seeds for the Garden this year. Recently I had heard about something called "Soil Blocks" These are little compressed blocks of specialised potting mix that need no mesh or pots..in order for you to start your seeds!! Getting excited at the idea..I did a little research...these tools are NOT cheap!! ONE ..that is to make ONE 4 inch block maker..was on SALE for $26.95..ON SALE!! So you know me…

Find out exactly how to make your own wooden soil block trays in 30 minutes or less with simple materials and instructions.

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Soil blocks will easily up your homesteading and gardening game this spring! Once you have mastered this technique you will find it to be the simplest and least expensive method for starting seeds. Making soil blocks does not need to be hard and is the only way we start seeds on our farmstead. I will show you how to ditch the plastic trays and never look back!

Start seeds in simple soil cubes — no pots needed!

Sometimes the right tool for the job can make all the difference in the world. Here on the farm we grow all of our seedlings in soil blocks. Roots air prune, the blocks don't dry out as quickly as cells do, and there are fewer costs involved without the flat inserts. Making hundreds upon hundreds of soil blocks with a 4 soil block maker can be something of a trial in patience and endurance however... While Johnny's sells 4, 20, and commercial soil block makers of 12 and 20...those numbers…

Soil Blockers have been around for many years, but their popularity is spreading fast, largely by word of mouth. Using this Soil Block recipe and Soil blockers will eliminate the need for plastic seedling trays and insert flats, so they represent an ecologically sound alternative for people who find themselves starting masses of seeds. A soil blocker creates individual cubes of lightly compressed soil. A single seed is planted in each block and grown into a seedling to the stage it is ready…