Which Soil Blocker Is Right For You?

Choosing the right soil blocker depends on what you're growing and how you like to work. Here's a simple guide to help you decide.

If you want to grow…

Small Seeds (Cut Flowers & Salads)

Medium to Large Seeds

Potting on or large plants


use this block size

Small (27 × 27 × 37 mm)

Large (54 × 54 × 54 mm)

Extra Large (75 × 75 × 75 mm)

Block Size Guide

Small

  • 27 x 27 x 27 mm

  • Best for smaller seeds

  • Ideal for high - volume sowing

  • Saves Space

  • Available in the Compact 36 and 112 Blocker

Best For:

Ammi

Daucus

Larkspur

Phlox

Celosia

Snapdragons

Amaranthus

Nigella

Lettuce

Radish

Statice

Lisianthus

Helichrysum

Foxgloves

Large

  • 54 x 54 x 54 mm

  • Best for medium, large and fast growing seeds

  • Allows more time to grow before transplanting

  • Also great for cuttings

  • Available in the Compact 9 and 28 Blocker

Best For:

Sunflowers

Cosmos

Zinnias

Tomatoes

Peppers

Squash

Honesty

Peas

Beans

Aubergine

Cucumber

Sweetcorn

Nasturtium

Cuttings

Extra Large

  • 75 x 75 x 75 mm

  • Pot on into these from smaller blocks

  • Best for Large Plants

  • Eliminates the need for pots

  • Available in the 15 Blocker

Want to know more about soil blocking?

The Potting On Plate

The potting on plate allows you to transfer seedlings from small blocks into extra large blocks—without disturbing the roots.

  • Continued plant growth

  • Less transplant shock

  • Roots continue to benefit from air pruning

  • Reduces plastic waste

Popular Starter Set

  • The complete pot-free system.

  • 112 Soil Blocker (small block size)

  • 15 Blocker (Extra Large Blocks)

  • Potting On Plate