The BEST Way to Start Fast Growing Seeds (A Complete Guide to Soil Blocking)

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Soil blocking is a great way to grow and reduce the use plastic, and get healthier seedlings in the process! In today's episode we will talk about how to make your own soil blocks, the benefits of soil blocks, and how to make the correct soil for soil blocks. Happy gardening!
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  • @carolynmaterne7795
    @carolynmaterne7795 Жыл бұрын

    I've used soil blocks for years and swear by them. I have the 1 1/2 inch, 2 inch, 4 inch, and mini block size units. Elliot Coleman, the guru of gardeners, has discussed soil blocks in all of his vegetable gardening books. He recommends using different soil block sizes depending on the vegetable or herb. You can also multi sow seeds in these soil blocks. For example, radishes, you can sow four seeds per block. This will increase your harvest. The benefits of these blocking units are limitless. Thank you, Luke, for offering these wonderful tools. And at a reasonable price, no less.

  • @maryloublouse8578
    @maryloublouse8578 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Luke, could you do a video on watering soil blocks, how to clean the soil blocker maker. Also i saw they sell screens for micro greens that you can use for the blocks. Are they nessasary in your opinion ? Thanks so much for all your great tips !!

  • @natureboy6410
    @natureboy6410 Жыл бұрын

    This is great, especially if you're growing large quantities of vegetables.

  • @FastGardeningMichigan
    @FastGardeningMichigan Жыл бұрын

    My mix is 1 part sifted potting soil, 1 parts peat or coco/ 1 part compost from the chicken run, 1 part perlite. My plants love it

  • @dutchmatthews
    @dutchmatthews Жыл бұрын

    Just helped clean your pond the other day with Put's. Always love and appreciate your content brother!

  • @colleenbowman1399
    @colleenbowman1399 Жыл бұрын

    Just got my soil blocker yesterday! So excited to use it.

  • @trishthehomesteader9873
    @trishthehomesteader9873 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Luke! I Love this!

  • @alexiusjones6034
    @alexiusjones6034 Жыл бұрын

    Well I’m sold! I’ve always wanted a soil blocker but now that I have benefits I wanted it even more. I ordered mine. Can’t wait to use it! I also second the request for more information on how to use it, the dos and donts.

  • @amandafrederick8308
    @amandafrederick8308 Жыл бұрын

    Luke, thanks for this WHOLE video! I appreciate a few trusted and vouched for ads by you. Similar zones, similar wants! Thank you so much for ALL that you all do! Don't let the Debbie downers ruin it. The free content is priceless and a few ads a year? Get over it. This certainly didn't feel like you were pushing it on us, or even selling it. Just educating those who may not have known about it. Which is wonderful!

  • @Onniesprairiegarden
    @Onniesprairiegarden Жыл бұрын

    Definitely wanting to do this in the future! Thank you, Luke.

  • @pear92
    @pear92 Жыл бұрын

    You’ve basically just convinced me to soil block! I haven’t bought any traditional plastic cells yet, so nothing’s been wasted or anything. Though it sounds like it might be a good idea to still have some, for the crops you mentioned that it doesn’t work as well for.

  • @georgiabrasher7636
    @georgiabrasher7636 Жыл бұрын

    I just purchased a soil blocker from your website. Thanks so much!!

  • @noplacelikehome9116
    @noplacelikehome9116 Жыл бұрын

    Just ordered one from you. Thanks for the opportunity! ❤️

  • @FrozEnbyWolf150
    @FrozEnbyWolf150 Жыл бұрын

    I do something similar with paper containers, like toilet paper tubes, bar soap boxes, cardboard egg carton cells, and paper cups. I've successfully started and transplanted carrots this way. You can also make biodegradable cups out of newspaper.

  • @mandyh9789
    @mandyh9789 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Luke! I have been wanting to soil block, but was nervous about them staying together until I plant outside.

  • @bencarlos2555
    @bencarlos2555 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Very helpful!

  • @nicholasnarcowich9163
    @nicholasnarcowich9163 Жыл бұрын

    Soil Blocking... That is for someone that is planting a lot... not someone that is hoping that the five cherry tomatoes that germinated & lasted for the last 3 weeks inside will grow... nice illustration of what could be used on a farm, so, I should Thank you for Expanding what Could Be in my future, So... Thank You :-) I do Love your videos :-)

  • @123loveyourland
    @123loveyourland Жыл бұрын

    Just got mine today! Excited for a fun Saturday project! Thanks Luke! :)

  • @kerribelen8827
    @kerribelen8827 Жыл бұрын

    Never heard of soil blocking! Mind blown!🤯

  • @noelgraff2012
    @noelgraff2012 Жыл бұрын

    I bought the 4-block the day it came out because of seeing your eyes light up when you were talking about it. You got me excited to try it too! I made sure to shop around and look at prices before placing the order cuz well, to be honest- I'm really cheap! LOL. But yours was the best deal, and then made sure to also get some more seeds at the same time that I didn't actually need. =P