Genuine Ladbrooke 5-Pc. Essentials Soil Blocker "Nesting System Includes Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, 1" Seed Dibbles, and Grow Tweezers

I have only used the smaller soil blockers to start flowers for a small cut flower bed, but it was super easy to use and I wish I bought it before I started all my seeds this season. I had great germination and what i love best about this is the amount of space it saves to start them in the soil blocker. I was able to start 300 seeds in my tray were I could only start 72 small cells in the same tray before.

I haven't tried them yet but they look like they are the ticket!

Really well built, I believe this will last for a long time. The soil blocks are simple to make. I turn the blocker over and pack it by hand in order to ensure that they are consistently filled. Simply pressing the blocker down into the mix works as well, but requires more force. My only complaint is that the micro block insert for the mini blocker is difficult to install. Rather than the quick release that the dimples use, they are screwed in. This was probably due to the increased suction around the block, but the screw holes are directly below the handle making it a difficult angle. Overall the product and concept are both great. I can't say that it's faster or cheaper than using jiffy cups, but it will create stronger, healthier plants that will better survive transplant.

Works perfectly, you just need to make sure to clean and dry after use to avoid damage or rusting. I sprouted many successful violas and pansies in a small space with this method. I rotate between soil blocking and using seedling pots. I still haven’t gone an entire season using JUST this method. When the successful sprouts are large enough, they get moved to a pot or the ground. Not every plant can be grown in the smaller size because they will outgrow it FAST. For example, I sprouted Dahlia seeds in the 1 inch squares and had to move them to the larger block a few days later because they grew very quickly and needed more soil to spread their roots. But the small size was perfect for my lettuce, and viola seedlings that take much longer to grow. If you are going to use this method, you might want to consider how you are going to keep the soil blocks moist. I recommend investing in seedling trays that have a plastic dome cover to lock in moisture. In our Southern California heat, they will dry out FAST if left out in the open sun. I mostly use them for indoor growing because I can keep an eye on them a lot easier. Also, I struggled with the larger sized blocks falling apart any time I watered them, so I’ll need to get trays that can be bottom watered without pouring water onto the soil blocks.

I have not been able to use it yet, and will update the review when I am able. As for the five stars the quality it excellent. Very pleased to see its not put together cheaply. Also like the fact that it comes with multiple size Dibbles. Update: Make sure you get the right soil mix. See you tube. Grew a lot of transplants with this. The small one broke at the handle, but was able to glue it back together. Wish it was a little sturdier, bends easy. Otherwise worked well, and seeds grew well. Initially gave it a five but after some use, and the problems with the smaller block maker a 4 is more appropriate.