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title: "Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker Mini 4 Hand Held - Most Popular Soil Blocking Tool, Made in England"
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# 2" x 2" x 2" block size 4 soil blocks per press Made in England, premium steel Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker Mini 4 Hand Held - Most Popular Soil Blocking Tool, Made in England

**Brand:** ladbrooke
**Price:** 74718CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Grow smarter, not harder — the Mini 4 soil blocker that’s changing seed starting forever!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker Mini 4 Hand Held - Most Popular Soil Blocking Tool, Made in England by ladbrooke
- **How much does it cost?** 74718CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ladbrooke enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ladbrooke brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Chic Gardening:** Ditch plastic pots for a sustainable, zero-waste seed-starting method that aligns with your green lifestyle.
- • **Quad-Block Efficiency:** Craft four perfectly sized 2-inch soil blocks in one smooth press, maximizing your seed-starting speed.
- • **Nesting System Compatibility:** Seamlessly upgrade your seed-starting game with Ladbrooke’s unique Micro 20 > Mini 4 > Maxi nesting system.
- • **Durable British Craftsmanship:** Handmade from premium steel in England, built to last seasons of gardening hustle without fail.
- • **Air-Pruned Roots, Healthier Plants:** Promote robust root systems and reduce transplant shock with pot-less soil blocks that naturally air-prune roots.

## Overview

The Ladbrooke Mini 4 Soil Block Maker is a hand-held gardening tool crafted in England from durable steel, designed to create four 2" x 2" x 2" soil blocks with pre-formed seed dimples. It enables eco-friendly, plastic-free seed starting by compressing moist potting soil into reusable blocks that air-prune roots and reduce transplant shock. Compatible with Ladbrooke’s nesting system, it’s the most popular size for efficient, sustainable seed sowing favored by serious gardeners.

## Description

Ladbrooke Soil Blockers are an innovative and simple solution to seed sowing.The popular Mini 4 handheld soil block maker makes four 2" soil blocks with a seed dibble preformed in the top. Potting soil is compressed wet into the soil block mold and then discharged into a tray with the ejection handle. Very simple to use and handle. With soil blocks, roots are airpruned and transplant shock, stunting, and slow growth are greatly reduced. Eliminates the need for buying, storing and sanitizing plastic pots. Soil blockers make a "potless" pot, and can be used for all seeds. Soil blocks are great to use for cuttings as well.

Review: Cool Seed Starting Blocks - I like to start seeds for my vegetable garden in the Winter, so they are ready to plant out in the Spring. Got tired of all the plastic pots and trays, so I thought I would give this a try. I love it. You have to plan ahead a bit to get the soil mixed just right, but once you do it's easy to make these soil blocks. I think the mix is about 50/50 ratio of water to seed starting soil, and you let it sit awhile until the water is soaked in pretty good. I put the blocks on a grid tray and they are ready for seeds. The cool thing, is when you are ready to plant outside, you just plant the whole block. Worked out well in my garden.
Review: Love this soil blocker! - I have this large, 2”, 4-block soil maker and also a smaller, 1/2”, 16-block soil maker and this larger version is my favorite for 80% of my indoor seed starting. Last season I made hundreds of soil blocks and found the process to be efficient, easy and effective for all but the tiniest of seeds. I do take care to clean it well after use. When making soil blocks, there is a sweet spot with the moisture level of your soil mix. If its too wet or too dry, the soil blocks could either stick to the block maker or the blocks could crumble/not hold their shape. I also sift my soil after mixing as large chunks in the soil don’t make for the best, sturdiest blocks and can inhibit seed germination. I’ve had excellent success with a sifted recipe combing coco coir, sand, perlite, worm castings and compost. The only hiccup I’ve encountered is that I’ve lost 3 of the 4 small plastic divets and haven’t yet figured out a solution for replacing them.

## Features

- This genuine Ladbrooke "Mini 4" soil blocker is the most popular and versatile of the Ladbrooke soil blockers, and a recommended size to start soil blocking with. The hand-held soil block maker makes four 2" x 2’ x 2” soil blocks, each with a seed dimple pre-formed in the soil block.
- Check for authenticity. Ladbrooke proudly displays its logo on the handle of the Mini 4!
- It is part of the unique Ladbrooke Micro 20/Mini 4/Maxi "nesting" system for starting seeds and transplanting starts. "Nesting refers to upsizing the soil block size from the Micro 20 to the Mini 4 soil blocks, or from the Mini 4 soil blocks to the Maxi soil blocker. The Mini 4 comes with a set of four 3/8" seed pins, which must be inserted.
- To make soil blocks, potting soil is compressed wet into the soil block mold and then discharged into a tray with the ejection handle. Soil blockers make a "pot-less" pot for starting seeds. With soil blocks, roots are air-pruned and transplant shock, stunting, slow-growth are greatly reduced.
- Soil blocking offers an eco-friendly system that eliminates the need for using plastic seed starting trays, and buying, storing and sanitizing plastic pots.
- These are utilitarian, hand-made gardening tools. Cosmetic blemishes and water bathing marks made during manufacturing are natural, and in no way alter the functionality or durability of the tools.
- Made by Ladbrooke, of England, makers of the highest quality products! All Ladbrooke soil blocking tools are made from durable steel that will last for years.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00XAGGFAK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,596 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #65 in Plant Germination Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,173) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Item model number | TRTD1316 |
| Manufacturer | Ladbrooke |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 2 x 8 inches |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many blocks you can make in 1020 tray??**
A: I've used a number of 1020 trays for these 2x2x2 soil blocks before. You need to space the blocks out so there is an air gap between them. Otherwise, if the blocks are touching or very close to each other the roots can cross over between blocks creating a problem. With even spacing (of about 3/8" - 1/2") you can get 4 blocks to a row times 9 rows or a total of 36 blocks per tray.

**Q: Do you have to purchase the plastic seed pins separately? If so, what size? Or, does this come with everything needed to begin seeding?**
A: The Mini 4 comes with 5/8" seed pins already inserted.  You need nothing else to start making soil blocks and planting seeds.....until you want to start nesting soil blocks from the Micro 20 to the Mini 4.  If you later purchase a Micro 20 with this in mind, you will need to purchase a set of square black Cubic Inserts so the Mini 4 soil blocks can receive the Micro 20 soil blocks.

**Q: Why is this costly I had seen them before this mess going on and they were avout 40.00**
A: I agree with you that this is priced fairly. It is well made and will last a long time.  I'm referring to the cost in comparison to the cheep potting tray setups. Compared to a $5 seed starting kit it's more but in the long run it's going to save you money.  My point is that yes, your can do things for less but this product is a fantastic investment. I want to encourage people that may view the cost in comparison to the less expensive options to give it a try. I planted hundreds of seeds this season and love it!

**Q: Should you cover the seeds or let them sit in the hole uncovered?**
A: It is best to follow the instructions on each seed packet as to depth of planting, and then cover the seeds.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool Seed Starting Blocks
*by K***R on November 14, 2023*

I like to start seeds for my vegetable garden in the Winter, so they are ready to plant out in the Spring. Got tired of all the plastic pots and trays, so I thought I would give this a try. I love it. You have to plan ahead a bit to get the soil mixed just right, but once you do it's easy to make these soil blocks. I think the mix is about 50/50 ratio of water to seed starting soil, and you let it sit awhile until the water is soaked in pretty good. I put the blocks on a grid tray and they are ready for seeds. The cool thing, is when you are ready to plant outside, you just plant the whole block. Worked out well in my garden.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this soil blocker!
*by C***E on February 6, 2024*

I have this large, 2”, 4-block soil maker and also a smaller, 1/2”, 16-block soil maker and this larger version is my favorite for 80% of my indoor seed starting. Last season I made hundreds of soil blocks and found the process to be efficient, easy and effective for all but the tiniest of seeds. I do take care to clean it well after use. When making soil blocks, there is a sweet spot with the moisture level of your soil mix. If its too wet or too dry, the soil blocks could either stick to the block maker or the blocks could crumble/not hold their shape. I also sift my soil after mixing as large chunks in the soil don’t make for the best, sturdiest blocks and can inhibit seed germination. I’ve had excellent success with a sifted recipe combing coco coir, sand, perlite, worm castings and compost. The only hiccup I’ve encountered is that I’ve lost 3 of the 4 small plastic divets and haven’t yet figured out a solution for replacing them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by J***I on August 17, 2025*

Great soil blocker. Strong stainless steel. Love that it makes a small hole in the block for the seeds. No more pots.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker Mini 4 Hand Held - Most Popular Soil Blocking Tool, Made in England
- Ladbrooke Authentic Cubic Inserts, Set of 4. Snap in - for Use in The Mini 4, and Long-Handle Multi 6 and Multi 12 Soil Blockers, Made in England
- Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker Micro 20 Hand Held, Made in England

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