{"title":"Ladbrooke","description":"\u003cp\u003eLadbrooke make the original soil blockers: beautifully simple tools that press seed-raising mix into perfect blocks, no plastic pots required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStronger roots, less transplant shock, zero pot mountain in the shed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soil-blocker-mini-4","title":"Soil Blocker - Mini 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot shock? Not on our watch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever felt the physical pang of guilt while painstakingly pricking out a seedling, only to watch its delicate roots struggle, we see you. It’s time to move past the endless cycle of plastic pots and join the ranks of the soil-blocking elite. This is seedling care for the truly devoted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soil Blocker Mini 4 is more than just a tool; it’s a commitment to the 'air pruning' lifestyle. By sowing directly into pre-cut 5cm cubes, you eliminate the trauma of transplanting. Instead of your seedlings becoming root-bound and stressed in a traditional tray, the roots reach the edge of the soil block, sense the air, and stop—waiting patiently for their next assignment in the garden. The result? Vigorous growth, zero transplant shock, and a plant that actually looks happy to see you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little workhorse creates four 5cm cubes at a time. It’s the perfect size for serious seed raisers who want to cut down on waste and level up their propagation game. We’ve included the Seed Pins to get you started with those perfect seed-ready indentations, but for the true enthusiasts, this unit is also compatible with Dowel Pins (for larger seeds) and Cube Inserts (for your Micro 20 transplants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Obsessive Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates 4 x 5cm blocks of soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed Pins come standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22cm (H) x 19.2cm (L) x 5cm (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75kg of sturdy, purposeful metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: While Seed Pins are included, Dowel Pins and Cube Inserts for your Micro 20 blocks are available separately for those who like to customize their craft. Don't forget to check out Monty Don’s or Grandpa’s legendary compost recipes to give your blocks the structural integrity they deserve.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ladbrooke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552349774194,"sku":"G-LAD-MINI4-ZN","price":108.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/ladbrooke-soil-blocker-default-title-soil-blocker-mini-4-53097384542578.jpg?v=1779020488"},{"product_id":"micro-20","title":"Soil Blocker - Micro 20","description":"\u003cp\u003eEliminate root shock when transplanting your seedlings by using a Soil Blocker. No more painstakingly pricking out your seedlings (risking damage to delicate root systems), and no more endless plastic pots. One of those must-haves for avid seed raisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method of soil blocking essentially entails sowing your seeds directly into a pre-cut 'block' of soil, rather than using pots or trays. Not only does this mean you can cut down on plastic, but the process as a whole is much gentler on your seedlings. Instead of growing root bound in a traditional pot, the cube of soil allows your seedlings' roots to 'air prune'. This also reduces damage to the roots of the plant when transplanted into the garden. With root shock out of the picture, gardeners report that plants started in soil blocks are healthier, stronger, and show more vigorous growth once transplanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Micro 20 Soil Blocker is the ultimate hand-held seedling starting block, creating \u003cstrong\u003etwenty x 2cm cubes\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil at a time. Seedlings started in the Micro 20 can be transplanted into the soil blocks from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/soil-blocker-mini-4\"\u003eMini 4 Soil Blocker\u003c\/a\u003e when using the cube inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Micro 20 soil blocks are not suitable for transplanting into Mini 5 soil blocks, as the block is not large enough to accommodate a cube insert.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in the range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/soil-blocker-mini-4\"\u003eSoil Blocker - Mini 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/soil-blocker-mini-5\"\u003eSoil Blocker - Mini 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/soil-blocker-maxi-1\"\u003eSoil Blocker - Maxi 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/cube-insert-4-pk\"\u003eCube Insert - 4 pk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/dowel-pin-insert-4-pk\"\u003eDowel Pin Insert - 4 pk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/dowel-pin-insert-5-pk\"\u003eDowel Pin Insert - 5 pk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ladbrooke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552349872498,"sku":"G-LAD-MIC20-ZN","price":98.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/ladbrooke-soil-blocker-default-title-soil-blocker-micro-20-53097385689458.jpg?v=1779020496"},{"product_id":"dowel-pin-insert-4-pk","title":"Dowel Pin Insert - 4 pk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause \"making it work\" isn't in your vocabulary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the specialist upgrade for your Ladbrooke Mini 4 Soil Blocker. While the standard pins are fine for the small fry, some seeds have a bit more... presence. These Dowel Pin inserts are here for the big players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack of four creates deeper indentations, providing the perfect, snug home for larger seeds and cuttings. It’s a subtle shift in your propagation ritual that ensures your more substantial seedlings aren't left feeling cramped or shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Ladbrooke quality for the truly dedicated. Because if you're going to soil block, you might as well do it with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ladbrooke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552351052146,"sku":"G-LAD-DP-4","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/ladbrooke-soil-blocker-default-title-dowel-pin-insert-4-pk-53097385886066.jpg?v=1779020750"},{"product_id":"cube-insert-4-pk","title":"Cube Insert - 4 pk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe missing piece to your soil-blocking obsession.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re already a disciple of the Ladbrooke system, you know the satisfaction of a perfectly pressed block. But these Cube Inserts? They’re the secret handshake of the propagation world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically to fit the \u003cstrong\u003eSoil Blocker - Mini 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, these inserts create a precise, square indentation that perfectly accommodates the seedlings you’ve started in your \u003cstrong\u003eMicro 20\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s essentially gardening Tetris: move your tiny blocks straight into the larger ones with zero root shock and absolutely no pricking out. No plastic, no mess, just a seamless, sophisticated transition for your green dependents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the ultimate plastic-free system for those who take their seed raising seriously. Very seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA note for the enthusiasts: These inserts are strictly for the Mini 4. The Mini 5 blocks are simply too small to successfully accommodate the insert. Respect the geometry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ladbrooke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552351707506,"sku":"G-LAD-CI-4","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/ladbrooke-soil-blocker-default-title-cube-insert-4-pk-53024723566962.jpg?v=1779020233"},{"product_id":"soil-blocker-mini-5","title":"Soil Blocker - Mini 5","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe end of the plastic pot era.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs there anything more harrowing than 'pricking out' a delicate seedling, hearing that tiny root snap, and knowing you've just set your garden back two weeks? We think not. For those of us who treat our seedlings like heirs to the throne, the Soil Blocker is the ultimate ritual upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy sowing directly into these perfectly formed blocks, you're ditching the plastic and embracing the science of 'air pruning.' Instead of your roots circling a plastic pot until they're bored and bound, they hit the air at the edge of the block and stop, focusing their energy on creating a robust, fibrous system. When it's time to move them, you simply place the block in the ground. No shock, no drama, just vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mini 5\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sweet spot for the dedicated seed raiser. It creates five 3.8cm cubes, ideal for quick germinators or mid-summer starts. It's crafted by Ladbrooke, the gold standard for those who take their dirt seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are the Seed Pins to create the perfect little indentation for your seeds. If you're moving into cuttings or larger seeds, you can grab the Dowel Pins separately. (Just a heads up: the Mini 5 isn't compatible with Cube Inserts, but it's perfect just the way it is.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ladbrooke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552351740274,"sku":"G-LAD-MINI5-ZN","price":102.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/ladbrooke-soil-blocker-default-title-soil-blocker-mini-5-53097387491698.jpg?v=1779020504"},{"product_id":"soil-blocker-maxi-1","title":"Soil Blocker - Maxi 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo more plastic. No more root shock. Just pure, unadulterated soil-to-seedling efficiency. For those of us who treat seed raising like a sacred ritual, the Soil Blocker is less of a tool and more of a manifesto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is simple: by sowing directly into a pre-cut block of soil, you eliminate the trauma of pricking out delicate seedlings. No more tangled roots, no more \"waiting room\" circling in plastic pots. Instead, your seedlings benefit from 'air pruning' as the roots reach the edge of the block, they stop, preparing themselves for a vigorous, shock-free transition into your garden. The result? Healthier, stronger plants that don't just survive transplanting; they thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maxi 1 is the heavyweight of the range, producing a single, substantial 10cm block. It features a specialized square indentation perfectly sized to receive a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/soil-blocker-mini-4\"\u003eMini 4\u003c\/a\u003e block, making it the ideal next step for larger plants ready to graduate to bigger things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10cm soil block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpand your blocking empire with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/micro-20\"\u003eMicro 20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/soil-blocker-mini-4\"\u003eMini 4\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/soil-blocker-mini-5\"\u003eMini 5\u003c\/a\u003e. We also stock \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/cube-insert-4-pk\"\u003eCube Inserts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bugg.co.nz\/products\/dowel-pin-insert-4-pk\"\u003eDowel Pins\u003c\/a\u003e for those who truly get it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ladbrooke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61552359833970,"sku":"G-LAD-MAXI-1","price":248.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/ladbrooke-soil-blocker-default-title-soil-blocker-maxi-1-53097397387634.jpg?v=1779020527"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/collections\/ladbrooke_20soil_20blocker_20-_20logo_1689215536__70042.png?v=1767732775","url":"https:\/\/bugg.co.nz\/collections\/ladbrooke.oembed","provider":"Bugg ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}