#76 - Soil Blocking Mix FAQs

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Wondering how soil blocking mix differs from regular seed starting mix? Confused about how wet your soil mixture should be or why you are having issues ejecting your blocks? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss some of the most frequently asked questions about soil blocking mix. They describe the key differences between blocking mix and other seed starting mixes and cover a myriad of common questions and concerns. Listen to the podcast and learn how to create sturdy soil blocks that will hold up from seeding to transplanting!

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The “Seed Talk with Lisa & Layne” podcast is produced by The Gardener’s Workshop and co-hosted by Lisa Mason Ziegler and Layne Angelo. Lisa is the founder and owner of The Gardener’s Workshop, where Layne works as Seed Manager. Lisa is the award-winning author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers and the publisher of Flower Farming School Online, Farmer-Florist School Online, and Florist School Online. Watch Lisa’s Story and connect with her on social media. Layne is an avid gardener, seed starter, and engineer who loves learning and applying her technical knowledge to all areas of life, including gardening and growing flowers. Thanks for joining us!

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