Love how this system reduces the need for all that plastic in addition to all the other benefits.
@jthor3097
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great tips.👍🏻 This is the first year that I’ve used soil blockers. I LOVE THEM. Its so fun prepping the soil and making the blocks. I’m saving for the 4inch blocker now. 😁
@HiddenBlessingsHomestead
4 жыл бұрын
I have to agree this is the best soil block video I have seen, thank you for your time.
@katseyeview9354
3 жыл бұрын
ive been lusting after a soil blocker for years. finally found some cheap and i hope it works.
@CrisTooR
7 жыл бұрын
How does this video have 129 views! This deserves so much more! The best video on soil blocking out there hands down! Thank you so much!
@CrisTooR
7 жыл бұрын
You are probably right. That's too bad
@jcking6785
4 жыл бұрын
Perhaps I’m too picky but this video could’ve been half as long if he didn’t say “uh” incessantly! Incredibly annoying and a huge turn off. Couldn’t make it through the video. Before uploading videos, people should review them or have someone else critique them for this sort of thing.
@johnmajcher5726
4 жыл бұрын
@@jcking6785 Copy. I bulled my way through it. Glad I did. There's only one Eliot Coleman.
@lilywondertwin
3 жыл бұрын
@@jcking6785 That’s how real people talk I like it .
@sn232
Жыл бұрын
6:44 tongue depressors, stacked together the exact width of the soil block you need to pick up, with seed tags on the outside and 2" longer than the tongue depressors, holding all together with rubber bands...brilliant idea for a custom made seed block tweezers to pick up your seed blocks easily!!!
@muehahahaha
4 жыл бұрын
Very good video! Thank you "I interpret 4seeds as 3 to 6" My thoughts exactly:D
@shelbylouise8917
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an easy to follow and thorough presentation.
@chriscampbell3279
5 жыл бұрын
You managed to answer all my questions in 1 video. Well done brother. Much thanx from Texas
@harrybrown4815
6 жыл бұрын
Great bit of history and a great example of how and why soil blocks are the right tool; from small allotments to medium industrial organic farm and garden centers!
@lilywondertwin
3 жыл бұрын
wonderful video so nice to get information from someone who has been doing this for a living for years .
@peterhouben3753
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you great info and you are easy to understand With a great smile Peter
@marjorierobertson1320
4 жыл бұрын
This video is an excellent lesson on making and using soil blockers. Comprehensive and very accessible information.
@diananore5528
6 жыл бұрын
I've learned so much! You are definitely a well kept secret! I found you only by searching a subject..soil block recipe. I recently bought a 2 inch 4 block soil block maker and wanted more knowledge before attempting production. Will experiment on a small scale with this one and look for stand up model next year! Thank you!
@clarissafraser7229
Жыл бұрын
Very educational and helpful! Thank you!
@mmakyt
Жыл бұрын
This was so very helpful! Thank you!
@judycarlin2428
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm considering soil blocking, but needed to learn more before I made my decision. I feel like I have a much better grasp on it now, again thanks!
@kriswhite1344
2 жыл бұрын
GREAR INFORMATION THANKS
@frankfromupstateny3796
5 жыл бұрын
My God.....how much 'have I learned" in this video....no idea...but lots!
@nowthenad3286
4 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video. Thank you very much.
@doncook3584
Жыл бұрын
Have historically had trouble with blocks not holding tight cube and misshapen so sounds like need little more water but not to the point medium falls out of maker. Like the comparison and am motivated to try again and use more dry medium if the mix is too wet and noticed you are aggressive with filling the blocks. Think I’ve been too timid. Thanks
@marilyn1228
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks so much!!!
@sustainablefoodproduction3213
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful guide. In the UK there are targets to replace peat now. Have you tried any peat-free ingredient combinations for soil blocks?
@doncook3584
Жыл бұрын
I’m a novice very small gardener and read about coco coir as alternative. Have not researched
@neilbennett9281
5 жыл бұрын
Great video and many thanks for your time and information.
@amandamorse7355
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Many answered questions!
@jaebee9308
5 жыл бұрын
Super helpful and informative. Thank you!
@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow
6 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm sold! Thank you for so much good information on this subject, I am surely going to switch to soil blocks after watching this video.
@murrayzuckerman123
4 жыл бұрын
Tom-Just subscribed to your channel. Love your content.
@Aussiehomestead1965
6 жыл бұрын
wonderful video...thanks so much...:)...fans from Australia..:)
@PhilDaddy
6 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your informative video, I've been thinking about starting an urban farm where I live with organic food. This is certainly a way to start. Thank you dearly!
@sanderson462
6 жыл бұрын
Very very helpful TY so much!
@5203mhr
2 жыл бұрын
Hi I love your videos 2 questions for you 1) can soil blocks be made and stored for say a month in humid or what sort of condition it can be if possible 2) how do you put small(fine) seeds into say 1/4 inches blocks ie do you put manually or do you have any templates if so where to get them . Thanks
@biancascarano4375
4 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on where to buy a soil blocker? Are they all $200 or is there a lower price somewhere else?
@JustFurKids-Carol
Жыл бұрын
Amazon or Ebay
@jimfurr81
5 жыл бұрын
Where is your site? Do you mean the KZitem channel? I don't see the video you are referring to. Please provide a link. Thanks :)
@robinpetersen8131
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@eridinger1
3 жыл бұрын
It looks like you have algae growth on the surface of the blocks. Does this cause any issues?
@GTILOUD
Жыл бұрын
That stand up one is now 250 - 300$
@valerieelfering692
6 жыл бұрын
I'm having a hard time finding a soil mixture that doesn't use peat moss, which is unsustainable and damaging to ecosystems. Can I just use compost with some coco coir?
@tfrank1326
6 жыл бұрын
The main purpose of the peat moss (from what I understand) is to help hold the blocks together. I don't see why you couldn't use the coco coir. I'd say try it yourself and see how it works. Would definitely be a lot more eco friendly and sustainable.
@TheSdecker2
5 жыл бұрын
Justin Rhodes Uses CocoLoco from Fox Farm successfully. I have a similar query. If prefer to not have to buy my potting mix at all, but if I have to, Ill be using coconut coir
@swamp-yankee
5 жыл бұрын
Because of my where I am I use a locally made compost based blocking mix that contains some peat sourced from well managed bogs. In Europe they have over harvested their bogs, and damaged them with acid rain, but here on the east coast of the North America peat is growing faster than it's being used. Isn't that sustainable? How sustainable is a product that traveled thousands of miles, and was farmed in monoculture?
@ajglover719
5 жыл бұрын
You will definitely be able to use coco. It is used here for texture. If you are introducing microbes, you will sacrifice CEC(cation exchange capacity)going with coco as it has about half the capacity. Plus if you use sphagnum, you get the mycos that come with it.
@niklashultkrantz7766
5 жыл бұрын
Coco coir is the best to keep the block together also very good growing medium grows better then compost. Coco coir needs to be buffer and rinsed to be optimized. You can buy buffered coco peat if you don't want to buffer yourself.
@keithphillips3376
4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't use compost.
@deanschmeltzer9620
4 жыл бұрын
How do you water your soil block?
@yxcvmk
4 жыл бұрын
4:52 at least 1/3 of the micro blocks do not look well shaped. Wonder, if these are even usable...
@agustasister5624
5 жыл бұрын
Wish i could.find a one.inch blocker...thr small one is too small thr large one to large..i did find a 1.5 but no one inch.
@cherreemorgan6631
5 жыл бұрын
What potting soil do you use?
@khankrum1
5 жыл бұрын
I can not get Perlite where I live. Is there an alternative?
@rob5tube
5 жыл бұрын
Vermiculite
@niklashultkrantz7766
5 жыл бұрын
You don't need perlite. Or vermicule. Many grovers stopped use perlite and claims that it does not make a improvement of the soil.
@aspencraddock8487
5 жыл бұрын
Is there any pre-mixed potting soils you can suggest? TIA
@srstrachanjr
4 жыл бұрын
Jonny's used to sell a mix but i think they've discontinued...I haven't been able to find anywhere else...
@bobe5710
4 жыл бұрын
It's still available at Johnny's: www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-supplies/seed-starting-supplies/soilless-growing-mixes/johnnys-512-mix-60-qt.-9228.html#q=512&lang=en_US&start=1
@aenorist2431
3 жыл бұрын
Are you aware of any composition that gets by without peat moss? Considering peat moss is basically crude oil (from a sustainability point of view, absolute cancer) I would very much like to not use any.
@lilywondertwin
3 жыл бұрын
coconut coir I use
@daverobinson6110
4 жыл бұрын
no one dares show the watering part
@johnmajcher5726
4 жыл бұрын
Dave, Watch Eliot Coleman's KZitem videos. They are firm enough to top water. Good luck.
@learntocrochet1
4 жыл бұрын
If you choose to top water, make sure you have a really decent watering can with many small holes. c
@TribalGlobe
5 жыл бұрын
If you just removed the words "um" and "ah" you could knock of a third of the length of this video
@tb564
5 жыл бұрын
TribalGlobe You're very understanding... How dare a farmer not be an expert at public speaking; Why even bother to upload free content.
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