9/27/2023 0 Comments Humidity dome for seedlings diyIt can still feel like a hefty investment to get started. Finding and choosing a soil mix can be intimidating. It can have a learning curve in getting the proper moisture levels. You will need a fine soil medium which often requires extra sifting. If you have poor germination, you haven’t wasted much space under lights or on a heat mat.Ĭons/Potential Cons of Soil Blocking : It is more labor and time intensive to make the blocks than it is to fill plug trays with soil (with the exception of the swift blocker- linked under soil blockers that we want.). Depending on your watering setup and your environment, you can transplant the small blocks directly to your soil without having to up-plant them into a larger block or container. The seedlings are generally faster growing. This also makes them a great option for those plants that don’t like to be transplanted. Seedling ‘air prune’ instead of getting root-bound, allowing them to produce healthier roots. They maximize the number of seeds you can start in a small space (the main reason we use soil blocks.) The supplies are compact and easy to store when not in use. If you are unfamiliar with soil blocking and want to learn more, our two favorite content creators and educators on this subject are: Blossom and Branch Farm and The Gardener’s Workshop.īenefits of Soil Blocking: Soil blocks don’t require as much soil as traditional plug trays. You then sow your seeds into these small blocks and grow them on flat trays, carefully watering them so that you don’t dislodge the soil. ![]() Essentially you use a hand tool (soil blocker) and a wet soil mixture to mold groupings of blocks of soil that stand on their own. It has become more popular over the past few years here in the USA. You may or may not have heard of Soil Blocking. We will also briefly talk about soil mixtures as well because (honestly) there are so many options out there and it can feel overwhelming. We are going to highlight the two methods that we use for indoor seed starting: Soil Blocking and Growing in Plug Trays. There are countless methods and opinions on starting seeds indoors. We are working under the assumption that you have already picked out your seeds are understand when and how to sow them. Each purchase made through these links contributes a small amount of money to our farm. ![]() We still believe in supporting your local makers, artisans, and businesses but we do rely on Amazon as well. Don’t worry, we only promote items that we actually use, recommend, and believe in, and buying from these links is at no extra cost to you. If you appreciate the information that we put together and are interested in any of the products below, please consider clicking the links to purchase the items. Many of the items linked below are through our Amazon Affiliate Links. If you have any suggestions of things to add or have additional questions, feel free to reach out on Instagram or send us an email at love, Taylor and your friends at Together We BloomĪmazon Affiliate Link Disclaimer: There are many ways that you can support our small farm: and one is by purchasing items through our Amazon affiliate links. There are always new tools and innovations coming out and each year we try and improve our methods. It is worth saying that this is not the only way to do things, but it is how we have found some success in doing things. My goal here is to provide links to all of the things we actually use. It will cover seed sowing, germination, growing under lights, and caring for your seedlings. My intention is to create the blog post that I wish I had when I was starting out, to walk you through the full process of starting seeds and have all of the considerations and decisions in front of you in one place. For many small-scale growers, it might make more sense to purchase seedlings from your local nursery or farmer (we will be offering seedlings for sale if you are local.) ![]() Now I understand that starting seeds indoors isn’t for everyone, it is an investment to get a setup going. In January and February, we gather everything we need to start our seeds: we make our purchases, organize and clear out old supplies, make our seeding schedule, and then we begin starting seeds at the end of February/beginning of March.įor January’s Blog Post, I thought it would be fitting to share the supplies (and some tips) that we use for starting thousands of seeds in our basement each season for our farm. I love this planning, daydreaming, and preparation period. For me, it is a fun time of year the physical labor side of farming is low but the mental labor side is high. Now that we find ourselves at the beginning of the year, we are actively planning the season ahead.
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