MIgardener’s Soil Blocker

MIgardener's Soil Blocker is a heavy-duty stainless steel tool for making soil blocks for seed starting. Built with comfort-grip handles for a lifetime of use, it forms 2 inch by 2 inch blocks with a pre-formed dibble for sowing, and is available in 4-cell and 8-cell versions.

At a glance

• Construction: Heavy-duty stainless steel with comfort-grip handles
• Block size: 2 inch by 2 inch
• Options: 4-cell or 8-cell
• Feature: Pre-formed dibble for seed sowing
• Use: Plastic-free seed starting

Best for

• Plastic-free seed starting
• Reducing transplant shock with intact root balls
• High-volume seedling production
• Gardeners wanting a durable, lifetime tool
• An alternative to plug trays and pots

How to use

Mix a moist, fine seed-starting medium, press the blocker in to pack the cells, then release the blocks onto a tray. Drop a seed into each pre-formed dibble, cover lightly, and keep evenly moist until germination.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds and gardening supplies, with a mission to make growing your own food simple and accessible.