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Does anyone use soil blocks to start seedlings?

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Does anyone use soil blocks to start seedlings?

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Just curious if anyone has used them to start seedlings and if they are worth trying.
 
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If you are talking about soil blocks you make with a block maker, there are pros and cons with homemade blocks. The main reason for making horticulture blocks is when you need a bunch (100s). One of the pros is that the soil you plant in will stay the same and no transplant shock to the outdoors. One of the cons is they can compact too much or fall apart before the plants are ready for transplanting. IF you have trays for the blocks and the blocks are going outdoors they are a good choice.
 
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Did you end getting some to try
 
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Soil blocks are made from dirt and not potting soil. The materials have to be conducive to soil porosity in order to work well. Using sandy loam or fast-draining aggregates can make it difficult for the plant to stay intact. If you have 1000 plugs they are worth the trouble.
 
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If you mean Root Riot type blocks, yes, I use them for cuttings and seedlings, been using them for popping seeds for around three years or more with good results.
 
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