In this video, Tricia demonstrates how to start vegetable seedlings in freestanding soil blocks made with Ladbrooke Soil Blockers.
What the demonstration covers
- Moistening the mix so a compressed block holds its shape
- Filling and releasing the blocker onto a waterproof tray
- Placing seed in the block indentation
- Keeping blocks evenly moist without eroding their edges
Plan the setup around the crop
Match block size, sowing depth, temperature, and light to the seed packet. A mix that is too dry can crumble; a mix that is too wet can slump and reduce air space. Bottom watering can help protect block structure.
Compare soil block makers, review the soil-block mix guide, or browse Seed Starting Supplies.
Continue with the soil-block and Seed Starting guides
Use the soil-block mix recipe for a blend designed to hold together, then follow the complete Seed Starting guide for sowing dates, germination conditions, light, watering, and hardening. Compare available soil blockers when choosing block size and production scale.