Homemade soil blocker

Soil blocking has a range of benefits for seedlings – so we decided to put our skills to the test by building a DIY soil block maker. Here's how it went.

A Homemade Soil Blocker and Starting Seeds

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…

This blog post outlines how to get started soil blocking. It includes tips for getting started, how to make your own soil, and how to make the soil blocks.

Soil blocks are a fantastic alternative to traditional seed-starting methods. They’re environmentally friendly, reduce transplant shock, and promote healthier root development. To ensure your seedlings get the best start, it’s crucial to use a high-quality soil block mix. Let me show you my secret recipe for soil-blocking success! #soilblocking #soilblockmix #soilblockingmix #ecofriendly #compost #soil #peatfree #wool #gardening

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!

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. […]

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. […]

Make Super Cheap Seed Starters: If you want to start your plants indoors weeks before you can put them into the ground, soil blocks is the way to go. They have many advantages, but the main one is that soil blocks GREATLY reduce transplant shock, leaving you with more survivors i…

Soil blocking is key to successful seed starting. However, using the Swift Blocker will level up your soil blocking game even further. The Swift Blocker offers numerous benefits over traditional soil blockers: efficiency, consistency, ease of use, durability, and space-saving design. These advantages make it an attractive option for gardeners seeking an efficient and reliable tool for starting seedlings.