HOW TO SOIL BLOCK Recipe - How To Make Soil Blocks for SEED STARTING With Homemade Soil Block Mix

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5 жыл бұрын

A self sustaining how to soil block recipe so you know how to make soil blocks for seed starting with my Homemade Soil Block Mix. This is a DIY soil block mix to make True soil blocks with sand, silt, compost, and clay without being dependent on big box stores for a more self sustaining garden style for growing food, A true prepper food from free garden soil and your own free seed starting mix to make a more self sustaining homestead. Increase your 3 Basket Living by taking advantage of these free garden ideas with the soil block seed starting method using the soil block maker.
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@suedavis4467 Жыл бұрын

Wow absolutely fantastic, I’m a beginner with soil blocks, the explanations you gave for each think has just saved me 185. 00 dollars. What I thought was needed is right here at home. Except a few very minor things 😅😅thank you sir

@dr.davidlcarter5697 4 жыл бұрын

I SEE SAID THE BLIND MAN,,, THANK YOU ,, YOU HAVE NO DOUBT THE CHEAPEST AND BEST AND BEST LOOKING SEED BLOCKS SIR,,, THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH ME!!!

@3basketliving 4 жыл бұрын

It's working out pretty good and I still mess with the mix to try and make them easier and better. Just using simple basics is awesome.

@shamanoturdiculous 3 жыл бұрын

Best soil Blocker video!

@mattbarker4921 Жыл бұрын

Been looking for a while on a way to make my own from the land. Thank you sir. This will be so helpful to achieve my goal.

@outlawjjsmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom

@ddobrien1 3 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeet! The day someone uploads a video on how make your own block-maker... I will rejoice.

@ddobrien1 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! people use the little ones for planting STRAIGHT into the ground or final destination... not too many folks use those tiny blocks to pot-up.

@ureasmith3049 3 жыл бұрын

I have that medium block maker he used. I made a larger one from electrical conduit box for melons and other larger plants. live.staticflickr.com/7076/6982189386_532c1e8ae9_w.jpg

@heidiwilde5574 Жыл бұрын

Your way of thinking is just so right on!! I'm super excited to have found your channel, filled with very useful ideas, advice and reasoning that I can relate to! And I totally dig the way you present the subjects. Thanks for sharing!

@3basketliving Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you again!

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful idea.....

@DsHomeyGarden 3 жыл бұрын

Dude...... right on man. I have been making soil blocks like so many others do however I love your idea of using our own Earth's materials. I actually made some blocks tonight. I will tomorrow make yours. I love clay. I have also made many different size soil block makers from PVC that I've always had around. I also love your spirituality peace brother.

@DsHomeyGarden 2 жыл бұрын

You have a new follower....💥✌

@aggiekromah6254 2 жыл бұрын

Good job man👍👍😁

@hlegler 3 жыл бұрын

You had me at "self-sufficient". Subscribed.

@3basketliving 3 жыл бұрын

You had me at "You had me". Thank you. ;)

@curiouscat3384 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, he got me at "Jackulite" - I'm all about not shopping for stuff so I recently subscribed too :)

@carolparrish194 3 жыл бұрын

A good video. If you don't mind a suggestion,You might try holding out a little of your dry soil mix and dipping your soil block maker in it each time before you fill it with wet mix. Just like you flour a cake pan.Your blocks might come out easier. Just a thought.

@3basketliving 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! That's a great Idea. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks.

@LivingMiracleHomestead 5 жыл бұрын

New here came over from Single dad homestead live. nice to meet you I like the videos on your garlic. I like that greenhouse.

@3basketliving 5 жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks. I don't feel like it's a real greenhouse until I get it finished but I'm looking forward to it. I also hope my first growing experiment with these bulbils goes well....it Looks they are doing good so far and as long as I maintain patience then the results will certainly be 10 fold. ;)

@brisbees3729 4 жыл бұрын

The best video I have seen so far on making soil for seed blocks. Do you have a video on how to make your liquid fertilizer?

@3basketliving 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@MeMe-sy4sb 6 ай бұрын

👍

@dfa2074 2 жыл бұрын

Que top

@jaimemorgan5323 4 жыл бұрын

Your soil blocks look like brownies... I bet your seedlings find them to be pretty yummy! Thanks for the video - I'm looking at trying my first soil blocks this season.

@3basketliving 4 жыл бұрын

LoL....I have come to make pretty good blocks now days and they always seem to look good BUT I have the experience to say that just because they look good doesn't mean they are good or fertile enough. Once you get over the learning curve then I think you will like it. I still make them to this day.

@jaimemorgan5323 4 жыл бұрын

@@3basketlivingThat's a good point... I'll try to remember not to judge my soil blocks by their cover. In the meantime, make sure you don't leave yours lying about, or someone might take a bit out of one of them.

@ureasmith3049 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I gotta get me some clay. M property is a sandpit. LOL!

@mfb6310 2 жыл бұрын

Mine too!

@sislertx 4 жыл бұрын

Considering all.seeds.come with what they need until the second leaves.comeone..kind of a waste of supplies and time.. .use the smaller blocker..and use sea weed fertlizer and stick them in a good pot or.ground.

@hootnannyhomestead8338 5 жыл бұрын

Hey I hear your from Arkansas, I grew up in Newton Co. AR. I subbed!! ~Nanny~

@3basketliving 5 жыл бұрын

Well I just I just disclose that I'm from the Ozarks, LoL Maybe we met at some point when Dogpatch was still up and running back when we were kids. ;) Thanks.

@SportChassisTrucks 3 жыл бұрын

Dog patch was quite the place! ✌️😉. Love your vids brotherMan!

@jayjohnson3724 4 жыл бұрын

Been looking for clay as an amendment thanks.

@3basketliving 4 жыл бұрын

I recommend to be very light with it.

@jayjohnson3724 4 жыл бұрын

@@3basketliving You seemed to use only what would go in suspension, correct?

@WildcatHollowFarm 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thought about dried grass clippings as a fibrous binder?

@3basketliving 5 жыл бұрын

Ya know...that may work. Just have to watch that the decomposition of the dead grass doesn't rob from what the seeds might need or just compensate if it seems to do so. The compost itself seems to be just fine alone by itself so I don't see why it wouldn't work too. Thanks Mike.

@skeeterperkins1791 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a website? I'd like to see list of ingredients etc.

@FallonFix 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your recipe! This is awesome. Hard to find this info. Im curious at your germination success rates? Also something that could help you out, a rounded trommel made from chicken wire and old bike tires for sifting rather than shaking that softer, you just hand crank it. Could put a small motor on it if wanted. Have a great day!

@3basketliving 4 жыл бұрын

It's a little comical that you ask. Sorry for the late reply though. My germination rate is pretty great but as you know there's so much more that determines that. When I fail it's usually because I get caught by leaving them exposed in the rain and they get destroyed. Man I've been meaning to build a trammel for a good while or improving this one but it keeps getting put on the back burner. Maybe it will happen when my shoulder get thrown out. Thanks.

@drastec 3 жыл бұрын

I notice your out buildings are car port frames with some custom poly panels. Your setup looks great! Would you recommend this setup for someone on a budget? Where are you located? Do they hold up in the wind and snow? Odd questions 🤔 I know but I have to know! I'm thinking this would be perfect to start a self sufficient 6 acre greenhouse "mall" on my new homestead! 😄

@3basketliving 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there....I just happen to be going thru some comments here when I seen yours. Sorry so late but I feel I really need to respond to this one. I WOULD STRONGLY reconsider using theses type of poly panels that I have. In MY opinion they are NOT worth the 30-something plus dollars to cover a greenhouse or anything else that you can cover with a good plastic. It only took 3 yrs. for these panels to degrade with visibility and become Brittle. The plastic replacing every 3-4 yrs. is the better option at 1/4 of the costs in my opinion. I am very disappointed poly panels. The double wall greenhouse panels would be the better route but you must consider the cost as well. Hope this helps and I'm not too late.

@thomassawyer506 Жыл бұрын

@@3basketliving 25:16

@kaitzu4560 3 жыл бұрын

Ejaculite!! 😂😂😂

@OkieRob 5 жыл бұрын

Do you make your own soap

@das250250 2 жыл бұрын

What's the advantage of a soil block when compared to say what I use a small plastic cube tubs or I use toilet roles cut in half and plant straight into ground after germination . ?

@3basketliving 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe there is No 'Advantage' unless it's an advantage to YOU. What works best for you with what you have reliably at your disposal to be a little more self reliant. My advantage may not be as such to your advantage. ;) Cheers!

@das250250 2 жыл бұрын

@@3basketliving I was asking from your point of view ? I am looking at it from a time point of view and how fast one can make these . However , there may be something I am not taking into account like how healthy they grow for example..

@charlescoker7752 2 жыл бұрын

Have you thought about putting a car wax on the inside of the soil block maker. May make the blocks come out easier.

@3basketliving Жыл бұрын

That isn't a bad idea so long as theres no concern about what's in the wax that may transfer to the soil.

@DV-ol7vt 4 жыл бұрын

What do you use to grind your eggshells? Yours looks finer than mine.

@3basketliving 4 жыл бұрын

I have a grain mill that I use.

@dewaldvdmerwe8764 3 жыл бұрын

An electric coffee grinder works fine

@shahmimalik3795 4 жыл бұрын

HOW DO YOU MIX YOUR HUMIC ACID? THANKS

@3basketliving 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased it in powder form and mixed with water at 9% strength.

@sgibau 3 жыл бұрын

@@3basketliving May I have the name of the humic acid that you use please. Do you use fulvic as well? My soil is the exact opposite of yours lol. Its all sand and very little clay and silt. Thank you so much for all that you share with us. Have a blessed day :)

@3basketliving 3 жыл бұрын

@@sgibau www.walmart.com/ip/Soluble-Humic-Acid-Powder-5Lb-Bag/492588587 This is where I got it I think and what I have been using.

@bobthrasher8226 2 жыл бұрын

Mix the epsom salts in the water rather than dry stuff - it will totally dissolve.

@3basketliving Жыл бұрын

Yes...I do that sometimes

@shahmimalik3795 4 жыл бұрын

HI TOM, DO YOU HAVE OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA?

@3basketliving 4 жыл бұрын

None.

@frankpyrkos9502 3 жыл бұрын

How do you make your compost

@3basketliving 3 жыл бұрын

I typically collect organic materials and feed them to the microbes, fungi, and any other members of the soil food web. ;)

@jimmylimestone 5 жыл бұрын

Epsom salts = (magnesium + sulfur) = dolomite = (magnesium + calcium) wash dolomite in sulfuric acid drain cleaner till neutralized and you have Cal-mag-sulfur mixture. Strength of cal-mag depends on different limestone composition but it is hard to overdose with calcium or magnesium, just be careful of sulfur. If it seem like too much sulfur finish out the reaction with vinegar.

@HeritageFarmsTexas 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, just joined. Nice channel. Saw you on single dad homestead. Check us out, we are trying to grow as well. Thanks.

@rhb30001 2 жыл бұрын

You still using big box stores for soil block

@caroleminnich8884 3 жыл бұрын

Please don't say, "seeve" for a sieve. It is pronounced, "siv". Look it up. Thanks.

@3basketliving 3 жыл бұрын

Your too late.....that's been addressed a few moons ago and please don't suggest "Look it up".....it's 'search the dictionary for the common pronunciation'. LoL