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Genuine Soil Block Maker - Mini 4 Hand Held - Most Popular Soil Blocking Tool, Made in England

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  • This genuine Ladbrooke "Mini 4" soil blocker is the most popular and versatile of the Ladbrooke soil blockers. The hand-held soil block maker makes four 2" soil blocks, each with a seed dimple pre-formed in the top. It is part of the unique Ladbrooke Micro 20/Mini 4/Maxi "nesting" system for starting seeds and transplanting starts. The Mini 4 comes with a set of four 3/8" seed pins, which must be inserted.
  • Soil blockers are fun and easy to use, and offer an excellent growing medium. Potting soil is compressed wet into the soil block mold and then discharged into a tray with the ejection handle. Very simple to use and handle. Soil blockers make a "pot-less" pot, and can be used for all seeds, and are great to use for cuttings as well. With soil blocks, roots are air-pruned and transplant shock, stunting, slow-growth is greatly reduced.
  • Soil blocking offers an eco-friendly system that eliminates the need for using plastic seed starting trays, and buying, storing and sanitizing plastic pots
  • Made by Ladbrooke, makers of the highest quality products! Made in England, Ladbrooke soil blocking tools are made from zinc coated steel that will last for years.
  • These are utilitarian, hand-made gardening tools. Cosmetic blemishes and water bathing marks made during manufacturing are natural, and in no way alter the functionality of the tool.

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Easy to use
4.5 4.5
Sturdiness
4.5 4.5
Value for money
4.2 4.2

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Soil Blockers are an innovative and simple solution to seed sowing. The Soil Blocker creates individual blocks of soil with indentations for each seed, eliminating pricking out and providing a high rate of germination and easy blooming. Made of robust zinc-plated steel construction, Soil Blockers are one of the most efficient gardening tools available, inexpensive and maintenance free! You can help reduce our global waste by using organic gardening tools such as the Soil Blocker.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,081 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, material and appearance of the soil blocker. For example, they mention it's easy to make soil blocks, it'll save you from using plastic pots and it looks like a good tool. That said, some complain about missing parts and opinions on size and value.

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150 customers mention133 positive17 negative

Customers like the quality of the soil blocker. They say it's easy to use and effective for all but the tiniest of seeds. Customers also say that the product works well and makes great cubes that work well for planting. They also mention that plants grow beautifully and are highly durable.

"...The tool is fantastic - very well built, sturdy, and easy to use...." Read more

"...of soil blocks and found the process to be efficient, easy and effective for all but the tiniest of seeds. I do take care to clean it well after use...." Read more

"...with pre-formed seed dimples on top, making it a breeze to start seeds and transplant starts...." Read more

"...Never again, I have had mine for the last month and it works great and using the last of my cardboard trays forever!!..." Read more

54 customers mention49 positive5 negative

Customers find the soil blockers easy to use. They mention that it's simple to assemble, and the plants grow beautifully. Customers also say the pins are easy to clip in and the blocks can be easily planted into pots or directly transplanted.

"...The tool is fantastic - very well built, sturdy, and easy to use...." Read more

"...I made hundreds of soil blocks and found the process to be efficient, easy and effective for all but the tiniest of seeds...." Read more

"...bit to get the soil mixed just right, but once you do it's easy to make these soil blocks...." Read more

"...are the perfect size for starting indoors in trays and can easily be planted up into pots or directly transplanted into the ground outdoors...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the soil block maker. They say it looks like a good tool, and is a must-have for outdoor living. Some customers also mention that it creates beautiful soil blocks.

"Looks good and sturdy , mine came missing the inserts , packing bag was ripped it came in and they are missing ...." Read more

"Love this item! It created the most beautiful soil blocks!" Read more

"Awesome device. Wish I had bought this many growing seasons ago...." Read more

"...Cleaned off easily with the garden hose and looks good as new." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the outdoor living product easy to use and clean. They mention it's sturdy, does not rust, and is easy to wash off.

"Quality product that did its job well. Easy to use and clean. Would purchase again." Read more

"...I absolutely love it! It's easy to use. Easy to clean. I bought used covered aluminum pans and used these squares to start seeds inside this winter...." Read more

"Easy to use, easy to clean! Worth it!!" Read more

"...The blocker was easy to use once I got the hang of it, and it was easy to clean once I finished . I think this will last for many years." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the material of the planter. They mention it's non-plastic, a good alternative to plastic seedling pots, and eliminates all the plastic plant holders.

"...But this version is made of thick gauge metal with a larger handle.Pros:+ Durable+ Well made (in England)..." Read more

"Easy to useVery usefulNow Less plastic trash" Read more

"...It will eliminate all the plastic plant holders." Read more

"this is a good alternative to plastic seedling "pots"..." Read more

19 customers mention9 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's well worth the money saved in the long run, and it allows them to be more economical and less wasteful. However, others say that the blocks are too shallow and it'll be useless if you can't get many uses out of it.

"...The stamping tool they use for that imprint was very expensive with lots of very fine lines. applying it was a secondary process = $$...." Read more

"Good quality product! Easy to use and a great investment of you plan to grow seedlings year over year." Read more

"I don't do many reviews but this product is great. I thought it was a bit pricey, but it was worth it...." Read more

"...Highly recommend if you’re on the fence it saves you both money and space" Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the product. Some mention it's the perfect size, and can fit 50 blocks perfectly in a 1020 tray. They say it'll save space when seed starting, and is great for larger seeds. However, others say that the tiny blocks are not going to fit, and the unit is too shallow.

"...The 2x2" blocks are the perfect size for starting indoors in trays and can easily be planted up into pots or directly transplanted into the ground..." Read more

"...I can get away without humidity domes because these hold so much water...." Read more

"...I get the 4 block maker and it’s clear the tiny blocks are not going to fit...." Read more

"...you extra time to get things planted outside and it will give the roots more room to grow without them growing all together." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the missing parts of the outdoor living product. They mention that it looks good and sturdy, but it does not come with cube inserts or the bits that make the holes for the seeds.

"Looks good and sturdy , mine came missing the inserts , packing bag was ripped it came in and they are missing ...." Read more

"...getting around to starting my seeds and I realized my soil blocker is missing the bits that make the holes for the seeds." Read more

"...i bought the 2" so I could insert my smaller blocks but it does not come with the inserts. Wasted money." Read more

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This season I have started my seeds using a soil blocker using a starter mix of: 3 part worm castings, 2 part perlite, 2 part coconut coir and 1 part garden soil. It has made all the difference in my seedling health and propagation rates. Be sure to use starter trays with a mesh tray for the blocks inside a regular tray for watering.You’ll never go back to conventional seed starting again.
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