SOIL BLOCKING: What I've learned and what seeds I'm starting in Janurary
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- 0:00 Introduction
02:01 Current seeds I have started in January
06:02 First lesson: drying out
07:57 Soil blockers & accessories
13:10 Seed varieties I am starting today
14:42 How to soil block
22:12 Sowing brassica seeds
29:54 Johnn'y seeder
31:05 More seed starting
36:02: Don't forget to label!
Johnny's mini blocker: www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-sup...
2" soil blocker: www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-sup...
Mini block dibbles: www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-sup...
Johnny's seeder: www.johnnyseeds.com/tools-sup...
Livestock feeder: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
I have found that not starting different varieties in the same trays is a good practice. Seeds sprout at different rates, even within colors of the same variety of flowers. Then they can be promptly pulled from the heat mat after sprouting.
A humidity dome or plastic wrap over the tray will help hold the moisture in on the mini blocks and aid in higher germination rates. Many small seeds will stop and fail if moisture dries out for a few hours. A heat mat can help too especially on low germ rates or older seed. Doesn't always help. Great video! Keep it up! :)
I have some old humidity domes that I need to find to help with the drying out but I had not thought about using plastic wrap- very clever! Thank you for your advice and kind words :)
Definitely use plastic wrap or a humidity dome to retain moisture until you have 80% germination. I'm using a lot more soil blocks to save on space. Happy Gardening!
I was able to find the fine vermiculite at Lowe's. It's really made a difference on the mini-blocks. I've been putting the minis in old blueberry containers so I can keep the lid over them as a humidity dome. Bonus - they fit on my window sill (I don't have a proper greenhouse) so the soil stays warm and I can keep a closer eye on them while they are sprouting.
That's a great idea! I used to recycle fruit containers to start seeds in all the time- it's just like a mini greenhouse. I'll have to check out my local Lowes to see if they have any vermiculite. Happy gardening :)
I just received my Fiskars soil blocker today. It's plastic so was only $20 (and did have good reviews). I wanted to try it out first and if I like it invest in the metal ones. I used those biodegradable pots for things like sunflowers before but they dry out SO fast.
Subscribed, I just got my soil blocker, just doing my research be i try it out at the weekend. 😊👍
Thanks for watching! I've really enjoyed soil blocking so far this year. Good luck to you!
I really appreciate it that you clarify where you are. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Check out the Gardeners Workshop! All Lisa uses is primarily the mini blocker for everything. Good Luck!! It looks great!!
I'm planning on taking her market farming course this fall! I've listened to some of her podcasts and she is so knowledgeable. Thanks for watching!
I just received my blockers today, really excited to begin my seedlings. I’m new to this process. Thank you.
I've just started using them this year as well and have really enjoyed how efficient and space-saving they have been. Good luck to you!
looking for a "spatula" and right moisture content when you go to plant. still need to try to up (pot/block) from the small blocks to larger blocks, and need to find the dibbler inserts for soil block press.
I've never tried making soil blocks, but this makes me want to try!
Thanks for watching! I've really enjoyed soil blocking so far this year. Happy gardening
EXCELLENT VIDEO , I LOVE THE MINI SOIL BLOCKER, IT'S SO CUTE.
Thank you! 😊
@@fewacrefarm YOU'RE WELCOME BRO,
this was helpful for me. please keep posting so we can see how this goes, I have a similar area to start seedlings in zone 5b
Absolutely! Good luck to you this season in 5b :)
I've never seen seed blocking before, very cool, I might try that. And great job on the video 😊
You should! I've loved how much space it has saved me in the greenhouse. Thanks so much!
they've been doing it in Europe for 100+ years. Sometimes "new/different" isn't better. Look at how we've killed the soil with petro/chemical fertalizers & weed sprays....
I use long pointed tweezers to plant my small seeds. Easy peazy.
Good tip! Thanks for watching & happy gardening 😊
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Nice work. .
Great video...
Nice sharing...
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Thank you! Happy gardening
@@fewacrefarm You are welcome..
let's share more video for our viewer!
Concrete mixing bins work well and are really tough.
I've never heard of concrete mixing bins- I'll have to look it up!
Hello I’m 7b also but I’m in Washington State. Can you make a pinned comment of when you start your seeds indoor please? It would be extremely helpful others in our zone.
I see you have Hollyhock and Rubeckia and have some others already going from seed. I have the Cool Flowers book and am aware of planting out early for certain varieties, but I wasn’t aware that it was time to start some of those seeds you currently already have going. Thank you for your knowledge.
not to be a perv...but good lord, looking good in them jeans..also I would wait till you have roots poking out of the mini soil blocks to transplant...and I'm not sure of the humidy in your green house but if your having any algey issues on the blocks try watering a few hours after light instead of at night....cool channel keep the videos coming...subbed
Lol, thanks. I've had more success with waiting until my starts are bigger before uppotting like you said. Still figuring out all the learning curves!
Why not multi sow onions, super easy to separate and saves a lot of time. I put like 100-200 in like half a tray
Nice video, can you detail more about the type of compost that is best for soil blocking?
I use my own compost from horse manure and table scraps. I am not familiar with most store bought brands of liquid fertilizer but I do use fish emulsion for an alternative and I love everything about it (except the smell)! It's pretty mild and won't roast your plants if you overmix unlike most chemical fertilizers.
You might have had a better mix if you had sieved it. For a good tutorial look at Bare Mountai farm.
Also Lisa Mason Ziegler from Growers Workshop.
Thanks for the tip!
What soil mix did you use for making the soil blocks? Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching! I just picked up some Miracle Grow seed starting mix for the mini blocks. For the 2" soil blocks I mixed some old potting mix I had with homemade compost and perlite. I like Coast of Maine and Fox Farms potting mix that I've used previously if you're looking for organic options. When I run out of my current mix, I will probably get either of those. Good luck to you!
bruhh.. im high as shit and thought this was a video on brownies with that thumbnail wow what a twist
Lol you learn something new every day 🤣
Where can I get a a high quality soil block mold. Do you make your own?
Johnny's- see links in description. Happy gardening!
Looks like brownies 😂
Lol you'd be in for a surprise if you bit into one 🤣
My paridesio never geeminated
A few of mine have started to come up since this video but they definitely had some of the worst germination rates compared to my other seeds
*promosm* 😆