Customer Testimonies
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Chet Marks of South Dakota writes:
Hi Jason
I am sending some more photos. The reason is because I have tried every method of seed starting there is out there and my findings don't
agree with the "so called" experts. For example I have used Bio Domes from Park seeds, peat pellets(large and small) peat pots,
Styrofoam cups, paper pots made with a pot maker, flats , and now soil blocks. You can see these methods in the photos. In my opinion
as a normal grower I can say that soil blocks are by far the best method .But the experts like Nancy Bubel in her book "THE NEW
SEED-STARTERS HANDBOOK" in chapter 4 on containers says about soil blocks , and I quote " In my experiments with blocks ,I found that
they do indeed promote good root growth. For me though,they had two disadvantages. The first was the time and trouble necessary to
make the blocks. Secondly, the blocks must be very carefully and frequently watered from above so they don't disintegrate." end of quote.I
don't believe any disadvantages exist that outweigh the advantages. Maybe we should stop listening to the experts and be willing to try
methods that have a history of effectiveness. Just because someone wrote a book don't mean that they are right about everything. I realize
she expressed it as her experience but people I think take that and figure her experience will be theirs and don't try soil blocks. I can say
that having tried all methods; soil blocks are by far the best way. Photos attached are of the different seed starting tools I mentioned. For
those who are reluctant to try soil blocks tell them I said they will be glad they did. "JUST DO IT" as NIKE says. Thank you for the season
cycles ,we are using those to help us keep track. I look forward to a great growing season . It gives a whole new meaning to having a block
party.
Hi Jason
I am sending some more photos. The reason is because I have tried every method of seed starting there is out there and my findings don't
agree with the "so called" experts. For example I have used Bio Domes from Park seeds, peat pellets(large and small) peat pots,
Styrofoam cups, paper pots made with a pot maker, flats , and now soil blocks. You can see these methods in the photos. In my opinion
as a normal grower I can say that soil blocks are by far the best method .But the experts like Nancy Bubel in her book "THE NEW
SEED-STARTERS HANDBOOK" in chapter 4 on containers says about soil blocks , and I quote " In my experiments with blocks ,I found that
they do indeed promote good root growth. For me though,they had two disadvantages. The first was the time and trouble necessary to
make the blocks. Secondly, the blocks must be very carefully and frequently watered from above so they don't disintegrate." end of quote.I
don't believe any disadvantages exist that outweigh the advantages. Maybe we should stop listening to the experts and be willing to try
methods that have a history of effectiveness. Just because someone wrote a book don't mean that they are right about everything. I realize
she expressed it as her experience but people I think take that and figure her experience will be theirs and don't try soil blocks. I can say
that having tried all methods; soil blocks are by far the best way. Photos attached are of the different seed starting tools I mentioned. For
those who are reluctant to try soil blocks tell them I said they will be glad they did. "JUST DO IT" as NIKE says. Thank you for the season
cycles ,we are using those to help us keep track. I look forward to a great growing season . It gives a whole new meaning to having a block
party.
There may be some substitute for hard facts,
but if there is, I have no idea what it can be.
-J. Paul Getty, author
but if there is, I have no idea what it can be.
-J. Paul Getty, author
Dee Ann of Ohio writes:
Soil blocks are so much better than small
mesh peat pots. I purchased the 2 inch block
maker and had so much fun with that my
husband made me a hydraulic 4 inch block
maker that I used for the big seeds. Just to let
you know that we were enjoying cucumbers,
zucchini and summer squash before the forth
of July. The mammoth sunflower was over
eight foot. Some of my pumpkins are the size
of basketballs. And we should have sweet corn
by next week. (July 12)
Gail from North Florida writes:
I cannot describe my joy upon finding your site! I
last used soil blocks in 1984. Then I wasn't able
to really contemplate gardening for a long (too
long) time. Now I'm in North Central Florida, have
undertaken to begin a garden, and went hunting
for soil block makers, which were the most
successful means I've ever used for starting all
types of seeds. Lo and behold, yours was the
first one to pop up, and it was with sheer delight
that I began reading all the information. It took
me back 24 years and many happy memories. I
have, of course, ordered my soil block makers
[from PottingBlocks.com] and can hardly wait
until they arrive so that I can begin to garden
once again. Thank you for a wonderful web site
and for all the information you make available. I
can now pursue a long-deferred dream.
Sharon of Ontario writes:
Hi Jason, love your site and appreciate the
loads of info. Just started CSA this spring in
Ontario about 3 hrs east of Toronto, with the
soil block method. At times, felt like sending
hate mail to Elliot Coleman, but found your site
and have been lovin’ it ever since. So simple,
and so sensible!
Soil blocks are so much better than small
mesh peat pots. I purchased the 2 inch block
maker and had so much fun with that my
husband made me a hydraulic 4 inch block
maker that I used for the big seeds. Just to let
you know that we were enjoying cucumbers,
zucchini and summer squash before the forth
of July. The mammoth sunflower was over
eight foot. Some of my pumpkins are the size
of basketballs. And we should have sweet corn
by next week. (July 12)
Gail from North Florida writes:
I cannot describe my joy upon finding your site! I
last used soil blocks in 1984. Then I wasn't able
to really contemplate gardening for a long (too
long) time. Now I'm in North Central Florida, have
undertaken to begin a garden, and went hunting
for soil block makers, which were the most
successful means I've ever used for starting all
types of seeds. Lo and behold, yours was the
first one to pop up, and it was with sheer delight
that I began reading all the information. It took
me back 24 years and many happy memories. I
have, of course, ordered my soil block makers
[from PottingBlocks.com] and can hardly wait
until they arrive so that I can begin to garden
once again. Thank you for a wonderful web site
and for all the information you make available. I
can now pursue a long-deferred dream.
Sharon of Ontario writes:
Hi Jason, love your site and appreciate the
loads of info. Just started CSA this spring in
Ontario about 3 hrs east of Toronto, with the
soil block method. At times, felt like sending
hate mail to Elliot Coleman, but found your site
and have been lovin’ it ever since. So simple,
and so sensible!