Market Farming

["Mr Lucky" <steve AT mrlucky.com>]

Yes, I do and it's a little intimidating to think about it but it's a 
complete and total no brainer once you get started.

You may want to practice making a few blocks at different moisture levels 
before you start actually placing seeds. This will take you all of 15 
minutes. I'm not particualrly bright and had no trouble at all and a 
terrific germination rate. Keep in mind I only did chiles, tomatoes and 
herbs. I direct seed most everthing else I grow.

The mini blocks and mondo blocks seem a waste. I only use the regular size 
(I know you're going to ask me and I don't know at the moment. Can check on 
Monday if you need me to).

I make blocks and put them directly on plastic tarp. Misting is key until 
they are sturdy.

I guess they're not for everyone but I think they're great.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Margaret L Wilson" <booldawgs AT cavenet.com>
To: "Mr Lucky" <steve AT mrlucky.com>; "Market Farming" 
<market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Soil Blocks


Do you make your own soil mixture?  I really hate dealing with flimsy 
plastic for anything.  I am not sure if I am ready to make my own starter 
mix yet.  I would rather buy the right stuff to make the blocks the first 
time I try.
Thanks,
Margaret

> I have to chime in that I love my soil blocks and wouldn't do anything 
> else
> for tomatoes and chiles.
>
> Steve
>
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