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Part I: Video I made on Soil Blocks and Starting seeds
Part I: Video I made on Soil Blocks and Starting seeds
I just downloaded a video on how to use Soil Blockers to start your seeds indoors.
The mix is made by combining:
3 Qts Peat Moss, fluffed
2 Tablespoons Greensand
2 Tablespoons Phosphate Rock
2 Tablespoons Bloodmeal
Mix these all together well, then add:
1 Qt Perlite
3 Qts Compost
Mix everything together well. This makes the correct consistency for the soil blocks so they hold together nicely.
Here's my video:
Remember, I've never done this before so I'm just learning. I think it covers the issue quite well just the same.
After sowing only one seed in the top of each block, I cover it with fine vermiculite, spritz with weak green tea, put the tray of blocks on the heat mat and cover with a dome until they germinate. And most important, label the blocks. I stick a blank address label beside the cells on the container's edge and write in the names.

Today I started dozens of tomatoes and peppers, some Brussels sprouts and some Pak Choi.
The mix is made by combining:
3 Qts Peat Moss, fluffed
2 Tablespoons Greensand
2 Tablespoons Phosphate Rock
2 Tablespoons Bloodmeal
Mix these all together well, then add:
1 Qt Perlite
3 Qts Compost
Mix everything together well. This makes the correct consistency for the soil blocks so they hold together nicely.
Here's my video:
Remember, I've never done this before so I'm just learning. I think it covers the issue quite well just the same.
After sowing only one seed in the top of each block, I cover it with fine vermiculite, spritz with weak green tea, put the tray of blocks on the heat mat and cover with a dome until they germinate. And most important, label the blocks. I stick a blank address label beside the cells on the container's edge and write in the names.

Today I started dozens of tomatoes and peppers, some Brussels sprouts and some Pak Choi.
Last edited by RoOsTeR on 4/6/2012, 10:25 pm; edited 5 times in total (Reason for editing : spelling)
quiltbea-
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Re: Part I: Video I made on Soil Blocks and Starting seeds
Awesome job Bea! Not only did I like the video, I loved hearing your voice. You are really good with one handed blocking.
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Re: Part I: Video I made on Soil Blocks and Starting seeds

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Re: Part I: Video I made on Soil Blocks and Starting seeds
Fantastic job
Thank you for putting this together for us QB Lol, I'm with you Debs, impressive one handed block work!
Stickied!

Stickied!
RoOsTeR
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Re: Part I: Video I made on Soil Blocks and Starting seeds
WOW that is a great video, you have a cool accent...
As always there is so much more to learn, I had NEVER thought of using those disposable gloves.
Sometimes my hands become a mess with all the gardening and even the waterproof gloves get wet...
I made my DH watch the video too, I said next year THAT is what I am going to do....
congrats, thanks for sharing
As always there is so much more to learn, I had NEVER thought of using those disposable gloves.
Sometimes my hands become a mess with all the gardening and even the waterproof gloves get wet...
I made my DH watch the video too, I said next year THAT is what I am going to do....
congrats, thanks for sharing
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RoOsTeR
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Re: Part I: Video I made on Soil Blocks and Starting seeds
Okay, I am sold on soil block making!
Here is a question: Is there a good non-animal derived substitute for bone meal?
Here is a question: Is there a good non-animal derived substitute for bone meal?
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Re: Part I: Video I made on Soil Blocks and Starting seeds
Great tutorial video here on soil blocks, by our quiltbea! 

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