Soil Blocks

Soil Blocks

I have a tendency to call soil blocks seed pods, but the name 'soil blocks' suits them well. They are block in shape and form and made out of soil {duh}. I happen to want to call them seed pods because they are where we plant our seeds. Johnny's selected seeds sells this amazing tool that allows you to make soil blocks. I love this little tool and if you want to see it for yourself check out: Johnny's soil block maker. 

Today, I am writing about soil block makers because yesterday I made 150 soil blocks. I have been working in the green house making soil blocks with a soil we mixed particularly for soil blocks. For information about the recipe we used to make the soil check out:

 Soil Block Recipe. 

I have found that the only difficulty making these blocks has been getting the soil the correct consistency. I have found that it is easy to add to much or to little water which will determine the the form of your block. The above picture is the soil blocks with the broccoli  we planted a week ago.