Let the soil blocking begin! Though this is not a new process by any means, it is the first time here at Flowering Rock Farm.

Soil blocking, a method of starting seedlings without traditional pots or trays, offers several benefits:

1. 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤: Seedlings grown in soil blocks experience less transplant shock when moved to their final planting locations.

2. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Soil blocks promote air pruning, preventing root circling and encouraging healthier root systems.

3. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The structure of soil blocks allows for better aeration, preventing soil compaction and providing improved oxygenation to plant roots.

4. 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Soil blocks take up less space compared to traditional pots or trays, allowing for more efficient use of growing space.

5. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Soil blocking reduces the need for plastic containers, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly gardening approach.

6. 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Once you invest in a soil block maker, there’s minimal ongoing cost as opposed to purchasing pots or trays.

7. 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: When it comes time to transplant, soil blocks can be planted directly into the ground, saving time and effort.

Check out our video on Instagram to learn more and find our soil blocking recipe from The Gardener’s Workshop.