Small and Medium Soil Blocks: Simple Techniques for Easy Transplants
Channel: Culinary Garden
Date: 2024-03-26

This year I started using soil blocks for my seedlings, and they are fantastic. In this video I’ll demonstrate how to use both small and large size soil blocks to start your seedlings, and talk about the benefits of this method for healthy, robust transplants. The soil block kits come with two sizes, as well as a clip-in piece that makes potting up from the small soil block size to the larger one very easy! I'll show you how and talk about different plants you might use for each of these soil block sizes. 

Welcome to the Culinary Garden, I’m Sarah. I’ve been gardening and growing for many years in all kinds of gardens - from organic farms to small residential spaces - and I’ve learned a lot along the way. I became a Master Gardener in 2021, and am a chef and restauranteur. 

In 2012 we started the Culinary Garden to grow food for our restaurant, Ducks aren’t Real. Our courtyard area includes raised beds, pergolas, fruit trees, and a greenhouse, and uses organic methods and permaculture ideas to grow food every step of the way, from seed to salad. We are located in the Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada, in the middle of the Maritimes. Our south-facing garden provides a bit of a microclimate, so we are between Canadian climactic zone 5b/6a.

I am making these videos to show you the growing season in a restaurant kitchen garden: planning, planting, harvesting, processing, and of course, problem-solving. I will offering experienced advice as we go from the garden to the kitchen, to inspired you to cultivate your plate no matter what your level of garden experience.   
 
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