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product_id: 23986538
title: "Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker 5-Pc. Essentials Nesting System Includes Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, Dowel Pins, and Seed Pins, Made in England"
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price: "A$226"
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# air-pruned roots for stronger plants plastic-free eco-friendly design 5-piece nesting system Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker 5-Pc. Essentials Nesting System Includes Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, Dowel Pins, and Seed Pins, Made in England

**Brand:** ladbrooke
**Price:** A$226
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Grow smarter, not harder—join the soil-blocking revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker 5-Pc. Essentials Nesting System Includes Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, Dowel Pins, and Seed Pins, Made in England by ladbrooke
- **How much does it cost?** A$226 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ladbrooke enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ladbrooke brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Champion:** Eliminate plastic pots and trays—grow greener with every seed you start.
- • **Built to Last:** Robust steel construction ensures decades of reliable, sustainable gardening.
- • **Root Revolution:** Air-pruning soil blocks reduce transplant shock and boost healthy root development.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Start up to 300 seedlings in a single tray—maximize your growing space effortlessly.
- • **Precision Planting:** Includes seed dibbles and grow tweezers for expert-level seed placement and care.

## Overview

The Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker 5-Pc Essentials Nesting System is a premium, handcrafted steel toolset from England designed to create plastic-free soil blocks that air-prune roots and improve seed germination. This eco-friendly kit includes multiple block sizes, seed dibbles, and tweezers, enabling gardeners to start hundreds of seedlings in minimal space while reducing transplant shock and promoting healthier plants. Durable and sustainable, it’s a must-have for serious gardeners committed to efficient, green growing.

## Description

Ladbrooke soil blockers have set the standard for soil blocking for 60 years, and are made of the highest quality. Ladbrooke Soil Blockers are an ingenious and eco-friendly solution to germinating seeds. Soil Blockers create individual blocks of soil with indentations for each seed, eliminating pricking out and providing a high rate of germination and easy blooming. Made of robust steel construction, Ladbrooke Soil Blockers are one of the most efficient gardening tools available! You can help reduce our global waste by using organic gardening tools such as Ladbrooke Soil Blockers. This offering is for a 5-piece set of Ladbrooke hand tools including the Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, 7/8" Seed Pins, and Grow Tweezers. Made in England.

Review: Love this soil blocker, wish I would have bought sooner - 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.
Review: Very good product - 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.

## Features

- The Genuine Ladbrooke Essentials 5-pc soil blocking set provides the starting blocks of the Ladbrooke "nesting system" of soil blocking tools. This Essentials set includes: Ladbrooke Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, 7/8" Seed Pins, and Grow Tweezer. The Mini 4 comes with a set of four 3/8" seed pins, which must be inserted. The Ladbrooke 5-Pc “Essentials” is our most popular set and provides the starting blocks of the well-known "nesting system" of soil blocking tools.
- Note: The Micro 20 has a new stronger, smoother design. Ladbrooke proudly displays its logo on the handle of the Mini 4 and Micro 20!
- Soil blockers are easy to use and offer an excellent growing medium for young starts. Potting soil is compressed wet into the soil block mold and then discharged into a tray with the ejection handle. Soil blockers create a "pot-less" pot, and can be used for all seeds, and are great to use for cuttings as well. With soil blocks, roots are air-pruned, helping reduce transplant shock, stunting, and slow-growth after transplanting.
- Ladbrooke soil blockers are environmentally sustainable products that reduce the use of plastic pots for starting seeds. Ladbrooke soil blockers eliminate the need for using plastic seed starting trays, and buying, storing and sanitizing plastic pots.
- These are utilitarian, hand-made gardening tools made with love from Ladbrooke, a family-owned business. Cosmetic blemishes and water bathing marks made during manufacturing are natural, and in no way alter the functionality of the tools.
- Ladbrooke quality is durable and will last for many years!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01BDZDCKA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #43,328 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #168 in Plant Germination Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (469) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Ladbrooke |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 4 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ladbrooke
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 05061058960260
- **Item Weight:** 2.5 Pounds
- **Style:** Block,Potting

## Images

![Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker 5-Pc. Essentials Nesting System Includes Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, Dowel Pins, and Seed Pins, Made in England - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BQ3L5cKoL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are the cubic inserts used for?**
A: The Mini 4, the tool in the upper left of the image, makes four 2" x 2" x 2" soil blocks.  This tool comes with 5/8" white plastic seed pins that leave a dent in the soil block to place the seeds in.  The Micro 20 in the upper right corner of image, makes 20 3/4" x 3/4" x 3/4" soil blocks; they are very small.  These are often then transplanted or "nested" into the larger Mini 4 blocks before they are ready to be transplanted outdoors.  In order to "nest" the Micro soil blocks into the Mini 4 soil blocks, you need to pop out the 5/8" seed pins and fit the Mini 4 with the black cube inserts so the resulting soil blocks can receive the Micro soil blocks.  Otherwise, it would be like fitting a square peg in a round hole.  We hope this helps.

**Q: Does this set contain all 3/4”, 2”, & 4” soil block makers?**
A: This set includes the Micro 20 soil blocker, which makes twenty 3/4" soil blocks and the Mini 4 soil blocker, which makes four 2" soil blocks. It does not include the Maxi soil blocker, which makes 4" soil blocks. The Maxi soil blocker can be bought separately or in another larger 6-piece set.

**Q: I am looking for 1.5 x1.5 inch soil blocker ?**
A: Hi, I believe your are looking for the Ladbrooke Mini 5 soil blocker. The cells are closer to 1-3/8" x 1-3/8".  You can find it here.
https://www.amazon.com/Ladbrooke-Genuine-Mini-Soil-Blocker/dp/B0793MDSKT

**Q: Do the Mini's come with a set of pins installed in addition to the 1" add ons?**
A: All Mini 4s have 5/8" seed pins installed in them. The 1" seed pins are in addition.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this soil blocker, wish I would have bought sooner
*by A***Y on April 9, 2022*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good product
*by S***T on February 20, 2017*

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 great!
*by L***E on January 1, 2025*

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.

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