Ladbrooke Maxi 1

The Maxi 1 is Ladbrooke's largest Soil Blocker, perfect for larger plants that need extra space to grow. The Hand-held Maxi 1 creates one tall block, measuring 4" x 4" x 4" - a substantial size for larger seedlings while also providing maximum aeration. The tall block produced by the Maxi 1 contains a 2"x2"x2" a square indentation that is ideal for transplanting seedlings started with the Mini 4 soil blocker. See diagram for details. Soil Blocks in 5 Easy Steps: Prepare Your Potting Mix Fill a large tub or bucket with potting mixture and moisten with warm water. We recommend using a compost-based organic potting mixture for best results.  Potting mixture used for seed blocks will require more moisture than potting mixture used in cell trays. A squeezed handful of soil mixture should release some water between your fingers— nearly dripping but not quite. Fill Your Soil Blockers Press the soil blocker firmly into the potting mixture, applying pressure while rocking side to side to achieve densely packed blocks of soil. Scrape away any excess soil on the bottom of the blocker, creating a flat base for your soil blocks. Release Your Blocks Place your blocker directly against the base of a reusable garden tray. Eject soil blocks by pressing the spring-loaded handle and raising the blocker in a smooth, steady motion. Repeat this process to fill your garden tray with soil bocks in even rows. Tip: For uniform cubes of soil, rinse the soil blocker with water between each new set of blocks so that the soil mixture comes into clean contact with the inside of each chamber. Plant Your Seeds Sow one or two seeds in the center of each soil block. Cover seeds with soil depending on amount of light required for germination. Tip: Dry soil blocks are prone to crumbling and difficult to rehydrate. To keep blocks moist, water from the bottom. Do not use a large or course water flow as it will erode the blocks. Clean Your Blocker As with any metal, your soil blocker is prone to rust if not cared for correctly. We advise dipping your soil blocker into water after each use, wiping off any excess water, and leaving it to air dry. Always avoid storing in a damp place.