--- product_id: 11206012 title: "Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker - Maxi 4\" Hand Held, Made in England" brand: "ladbrooke" price: "£115.34" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Ladbrooke" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11206012-ladbrooke-authentic-soil-block-maker-maxi-4-hand-held-made store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 4" x 4" x 4" Maxi soil block size Eco-friendly plastic-free seed starting Robust steel construction for durability Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker - Maxi 4" Hand Held, Made in England **Brand:** ladbrooke **Price:** £115.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌱 Grow smarter, not harder — the Maxi soil block maker for eco-chic gardeners! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker - Maxi 4" Hand Held, Made in England by ladbrooke - **How much does it cost?** £115.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11206012-ladbrooke-authentic-soil-block-maker-maxi-4-hand-held-made) ## Best For - ladbrooke enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ladbrooke brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Conscious Gardening:** Eliminate plastic pots and trays—embrace sustainable, pot-less seed starting that reduces waste. - • **Durable Steel Craftsmanship:** Handmade in England from robust steel, built to last through countless planting seasons. - • **Maxi 4" Soil Block Precision:** Create perfectly sized 4-inch soil blocks for optimal root growth and easy transplanting. - • **Nesting System Compatibility:** Seamlessly transplant Mini 4 or Multi 12 blocks with the built-in square indentation—no extra inserts needed. - • **Boost Seedling Health & Growth:** Air-pruned roots reduce transplant shock and stunting, promoting faster, stronger plant development. ## Overview The Ladbrooke Maxi 4" Soil Block Maker is a premium, hand-crafted steel tool from England designed to create large, 4-inch soil blocks for seed starting and transplanting. Its unique nesting system allows easy integration with smaller blocks, eliminating the need for plastic pots and trays. This eco-friendly gardening essential promotes healthier root systems through air pruning, reducing transplant shock and accelerating growth, making it a must-have for sustainable, professional gardeners. ## Description Ladbrooke Soil Blockers are an ingenious and eco-friendly solution to germinating seeds. Soil Blocker create individual blocks of soil with indentations for each seed, eliminating pricking out and providing a high rate of germination and easy blooming. Made of robust steel construction, Ladbrooke Soil Blockers are one of the most efficient gardening tools available! You can help reduce our global waste by using organic gardening tools such as Ladbrooke Soil Blockers. Review: Soil Blocker for LIEE! - I have been starting seedlings indoors for a few years now, and I really dislike using seedling trays. They are cheap, break, and they take forever to clean and store. Not to mention they are plastic and not great for the environment. I wanted to try soil blocking to see if my starts really are healthier and if I could avoid the junky plastic seedling trays. YES! It is all true. I love soil blocking for so many reasons. If you are thinking about trying it, I would suggest starting with the 1.5" inch maker first. You will quickly want to get all of the larger and smaller sizes. I really love using the smaller blocks and nexting them in the next size up as needed. I have found it very helpful to use my fingers to press the soil into the crevises of the blocker and rinse the blocker between each block/set of blocks you are making! Soil blocking is very doable and fun. I use 1/2 seed starting mix, 1/2 nice potting soil, a scoop or worm castings, and water to make my soil blocks. You can totally do this and you will love it. Review: Worth it - This thing is awesome. The plants that were transplanted to it grew larger almost immediately. The soil stays together best if you leave it overnight to soak before making blocks. Also, it is important to dunk the tool in a bucket of water before each new block. The only downside is once you have made several the tray can get quite heavy. ## Features - This genuine Ladbrooke "Maxi" soil blocker makes the largest soil block in the Ladbrooke line of tools, producing a single 4" x 4” x 4” soil block. - The Maxi soil blocker has a built-in a square indentation that is suitable for transplanting Mini 4 or Multi 12 blocks into. No additional inserts are required. - It is part of the unique Ladbrooke Micro 20/Mini 4/Maxi "nesting" system for starting seeds and cuttings or transplanting starts. - To make soil blocks, potting soil is compressed wet into the soil block mold and then discharged into a tray with the ejection handle. Soil blockers make a "pot-less" pot for starting seeds. With soil blocks, roots are air-pruned and transplant shock, stunting, slow-growth is greatly reduced. - Soil blocking offers an eco-friendly system that eliminates the need for using plastic seed starting trays, and buying, storing and sanitizing plastic pots. - Made in England, Ladbrooke is renowned for making the highest quality garden tools. All Ladbrooke soil blocking tools are made from robust steel that will last for years. - These are utilitarian, hand-made gardening tools. Cosmetic blemishes and water bathing marks made during manufacturing are natural, and in no way alter the functionality or durability of the tools. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00FYATQ0Q | | Best Sellers Rank | #140,697 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #2,649 in Greenhouses & Plant Germination Equipment | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (83) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 3 pounds | | Item model number | LADMAXI1 | | Manufacturer | Ladbrooke | | Product Dimensions | 12 x 4 x 10 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ladbrooke - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 05061058960093 - **Item Weight:** 3 Pounds - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker - Maxi 4" Hand Held, Made in England - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614ITw+5gNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soil Blocker for LIEE! *by R***N on March 20, 2023* I have been starting seedlings indoors for a few years now, and I really dislike using seedling trays. They are cheap, break, and they take forever to clean and store. Not to mention they are plastic and not great for the environment. I wanted to try soil blocking to see if my starts really are healthier and if I could avoid the junky plastic seedling trays. YES! It is all true. I love soil blocking for so many reasons. If you are thinking about trying it, I would suggest starting with the 1.5" inch maker first. You will quickly want to get all of the larger and smaller sizes. I really love using the smaller blocks and nexting them in the next size up as needed. I have found it very helpful to use my fingers to press the soil into the crevises of the blocker and rinse the blocker between each block/set of blocks you are making! Soil blocking is very doable and fun. I use 1/2 seed starting mix, 1/2 nice potting soil, a scoop or worm castings, and water to make my soil blocks. You can totally do this and you will love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it *by F***K on April 24, 2020* This thing is awesome. The plants that were transplanted to it grew larger almost immediately. The soil stays together best if you leave it overnight to soak before making blocks. Also, it is important to dunk the tool in a bucket of water before each new block. The only downside is once you have made several the tray can get quite heavy. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Have not needed this size *by G***P on September 4, 2022* Too big and just do not see the usefulness. I will try it again next year. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker - Maxi 4" Hand Held, Made in England - Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker Mini 4 Hand Held - Most Popular Soil Blocking Tool, Made in England - Ladbrooke Authentic Soil Block Maker Micro 20 Hand Held, Made in England --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11206012-ladbrooke-authentic-soil-block-maker-maxi-4-hand-held-made](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11206012-ladbrooke-authentic-soil-block-maker-maxi-4-hand-held-made) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*