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sl8

(16,245 posts) Sun Feb 23, 2020, 10:23 AM Feb 2020

Has anyone here tried soil-block seed starting?

https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/tools-supplies/soil-block-makers-eliot-coleman.html

Soil-Block Making • A Better Way to Start Seedlings
by Eliot Coleman

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Has anyone here tried soil-block seed starting? (Original Post) sl8 Feb 2020 OP

I've used soil blocks... treehuggnlibrul Feb 2020 #1

Thank you, that helps. sl8 Feb 2020 #2

You're welcome - and thanks! nt treehuggnlibrul Feb 2020 #3

treehuggnlibrul

(141 posts)

1. I've used soil blocks...

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sun Feb 23, 2020, 10:58 AM

Feb 2020

For the past few years. I’ve not noticed a big difference in growth or health, but I love how little waste there is. Had good success with them last year. Blogged about it... http://coopandcottage.blogspot.com/2019/03/seed-starting-systems-peat-pots-to-soil.html?m=1

sl8

(16,245 posts)

2. Thank you, that helps.

Reply to treehuggnlibrul (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 23, 2020, 11:19 AM

Feb 2020

I was going to use the 2"x2" cells in a tray, when I stumbled across the article in the OP. I may give the soil blocks a try this year.

Nice blog, by the way. Very helpful.

treehuggnlibrul

(141 posts)

3. You're welcome - and thanks! nt

Reply to sl8 (Reply #2)

Sun Feb 23, 2020, 11:35 AM

Feb 2020

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