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Soil Blocker Hand Tool

Soil Blocker Hand Tool

Gardenheir

$58.00
$58.00
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Made in the UK, this Soil Blocker is a compact, hardworking tool for seed starting at home or in the greenhouse. With a single press, it forms four uniform soil blocks that support strong early root development and make transplanting cleaner and easier.

Soil blocking eliminates the need for plastic pots, allowing roots to air prune naturally and grow outward instead of circling, resulting in healthier, more resilient seedlings. Seed pins leave indentations to add your seeds.

Sized for a wide range of seeds and transplants. As seedlings grow, blocks can be potted up seamlessly without disturbing roots, making it an efficient and sustainable system for starting seeds season after season.

Product Details
  • Produces four soil blocks at a time
  • Seed Pins included, replacement Seed Pins available
  • Durable steel construction with black EP coating
  • Height: 8.7 inches
  • Length: 7.6 inches
  • Width: 2 inches
  • Weight: 1.65 lb

Why soil blocking?

Soil blocking is a plastic-free method of seed starting that replaces pots with cubes of growing medium. Seedlings grown in soil blocks benefit from air pruning, which naturally stops roots at the edge of the block and encourages a stronger, more fibrous root system.

How to get started

To begin, use a trusted seed starting blend and add water gradually until the mix holds together when squeezed in your hand. The soil should be evenly moist but not dripping.

With the soil blocker turned upside down, fill the blocks with damp growing medium. Compress the soil until it is dense and flush with the bottom of the blocker, then scrape away any excess.

Turn the blocker over onto a tray and press down on the handle to release the finished soil blocks. Add seeds to the impressions created by the Seed Pins, water gently, and place the tray in appropriate light and warmth for germination.

When it’s time to transplant, the entire block can be planted directly into soil — no plastic to remove and minimal disturbance to the roots. The result is healthier starts, easier transplanting, and a more intentional approach to seed starting.