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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. 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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.)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipes for the Obsessed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery soil-blocking enthusiast has their secret sauce. If you haven’t perfected yours yet, start with the legends:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-rxoyo1n4a1.mybigcommerce.com\/content\/Monty-Don-Recipe%20%281%29.pdf\"\u003eMonty Don’s Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-rxoyo1n4a1.mybigcommerce.com\/content\/Grandpa_s-Recipe.pdf\"\u003eGrandpa’s Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\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\/seeds-propagation-cloches\/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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Doctrine (Compost Recipes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the right mix matters. 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