Soil block makers?

20 years ago

Hi,

I'm interested in making "soil blocks" as detailed in the "New Organic Grower" by Eliot Coleman. Does anybody know of a maker/seller of these? Not the blocks themselves, but the rigs to make soil blocks.

Thanks,

~gb

Sydney

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User
20 years ago
Try here.

Gundaroo Tiller www.allsun.com.au

http://www.allsun.com.au/Blockers.html

Cheers,
Dee.
koeksoetie
20 years ago
Hi gb
Try The Gundaroo Tiller / Allsun Farm at Gundaroo - website www.allsun.com.au. If they don't have them in stock they can propbably get them for you. I met Eliot Coleman years ago at a workshop run by the Allsun people. I bought a set of soil blockers then. I must admit that I never really used them but part of that is due to some effort required to get the right soil mixture so that it holds together. Also I don't do that much propagating that it made it worthwhile. I know Joyce & Mike at Allsum Farm use them.
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I do not personally own one, but many have had great success with the tool. I understand that it may take a few tries to get the soil consistency correct in order for the blocks to form without falling apart. I've noticed there are different sizes depending on your goal and whether or not you want to use the hand held version for a table setup or floor setup. There are also a number of retailers that sell the tool so I would do my homework for a reasonable price and reliable company.
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Here's a link to a long previous discussion on using them. I agree that you don't want to use garden soil in the mix, good compost works if it is soil-less compost. I have found it a little difficult to mix up just the right mix so that the blocks won't fall apart but Jiffy mix works pretty good for me. Over all, I'm not too impressed with the blocks vs. cell packs. Cell packs are easier to work with. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Using Soil Block Maker
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Here is a discussion about them from last week that should help. (linked below) And Here is a list of previous discussions on them. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Soil Block makers
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Hey Gang. There's now a complete website devoted to the art and science of soil block making. Check out href='http://www.pottingblocks.com' >Making Soil Blocks . They also have a complete line of soil block supplies with all of the Ladbrooke href='http://www.pottingblocks.com/soil_blockers_for_sale.html' >Soil Block Makers . Here is a link that might be useful: Potting Blocks
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gbell12
Original Author
20 years ago
Awesome, thanks for the reference to Allsun. They look neat. I'm a little taken aback about the $83 price for the small hand model.
Before I send this kind of money, can anybody vouch for the quality and utility? I want to support the cause by I also have a little one on the way :)
paradisi
20 years ago
get your old man to make a wooden form and get a large wooden mallet -or another block of wood - and hammer the soil into the form. same effect and no price
User
20 years ago
I like your thinking Paradisi! Sounds a lot cheaper.

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