Does anybody use soil blocks?

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  1. jbest123

    jbest123 In Flower

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    I know it's late in the year but does anybody use soil blocks. I did a search but did not find anything. I have used them for several years and wondered if anybody else has used them. john

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  3. Pricklypear

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    I had to look that up and read about them.

    I didn't know what soil blocks were. I have used Jiffy Pellets for starting tomatoes, eggplant and peppers. I also just put potting soil into little trays I got at the Family Dollar Store.

    Do you buy soil blocks or make your own?
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Okay... I looked them up... and I guess I'm too lazy/tired to do alot of reading. Can you give us a quick synopsis of this method and it's uses?
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I used to use soil blocks John but graduated away from them. I feel I get better results using my own seed starting compost/soil mix.
     

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