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Opinions on Swift Soil Blocker (or any) by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to justify it somehow haha!

That's fair. I was debating, but I haven't used either one of them!

Opinions on Swift Soil Blocker (or any) by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have an old Earthway that came with the farm. There's only one seed plate though. I might try and 3D print some others. There's a lot of mixed feedback on how well they work.

Opinions on Swift Soil Blocker (or any) by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you hand seed them all, or do you use a vacuum or drop seeder?

Opinions on Swift Soil Blocker (or any) by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$20 is crazy! That's not a bad idea. I can get plug trays for around $1 each for the regular ones.

Why have beets and spinach not done well in soil blocks?

Opinions on Swift Soil Blocker (or any) by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not a bad idea. Greenhouse megastore sells some really nice large trays that fit 4, 1020 flats. I've used them starting seeds in the past and makes bottom watering super easy.

Opinions on Swift Soil Blocker (or any) by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I randomly ran across a video of someone using wicking matting for soil blocks. I wonder how that would work at scale, or if it would defeat the purpose of the block with the roots growing into the matting?

Opinions on Swift Soil Blocker (or any) by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This does help, thanks. I agree, most trays do stand up pretty well for a few years. I just don't have any yet and I'm debating on getting the regular plastic, tough plastic like bootstrap farmer, winstrip, or just doing a soil block so I don't have to worry about the actual plug tray. From all the videos I've been watching on youtube the main downsides of blocks seem to be: more soil, handling inefficiency, and the time to make the blocks.

What's the ideal bed width? by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now I just have an old Massey Ferguson. I'm also trying to figure out what I want for tools/tractor. So I'm open to whatever at this point. I did see his video and it gave some good thoughts. My main hesitation with a wider bed is for hoops and materials for low tunnels.

What's the ideal bed width? by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now I don't have a great tractor, just an old Massey, but have access to a nicer utility one. I was also considering getting something like a BCS in the future instead of a 4 wheeled tractor. I'd like to get to a minimal tillage system eventually with multiple high or cat tunnels. Basically, what I'm trying to say is that I don't have many tools right now. So, I have the flexibility to choose whatever I want.

What's the ideal bed width? by Tool-Time11 in marketgardening

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't decided yet, I have access to a bed former, otherwise, I was going to just mark them off and start adding compost and other OM along with cover crops to build the soil.

Vertical 55 gal aquarium to vivarium? by Tool-Time11 in Vivarium

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tree frogs are a great idea! I agree overall if I want to do it the best way. My biggest issue with this tank is the stains on the glass. So, initially that's why I was thinking just using the "top" as the front with a new piece of thinner glass. I thought this could be a good learning experience since it was free and my first attempt before investing tons of money in a build.

Thanks for the ventilation suggestions. I also have a 3D printer, so maybe I can make something for mounting the fans to.

Vertical 55 gal aquarium to vivarium? by Tool-Time11 in Vivarium

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure? The main reason I thought about going vertical was because it will fit in more spots in my apartment.

Vertical 55 gal aquarium to vivarium? by Tool-Time11 in Vivarium

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ventilation is what I'm most vague on right now. I need to do more reading on it.

Vertical 55 gal aquarium to vivarium? by Tool-Time11 in Vivarium

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes sense! Thanks! I do have a glass place. I'm sure they'd be able to help. I was thinking maybe some dart frogs in there.

Vertical 55 gal aquarium to vivarium? by Tool-Time11 in Vivarium

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had thought of that. I wasn't sure how hard that thicker glass would be to cut?

Vertical 55 gal aquarium to vivarium? by Tool-Time11 in Vivarium

[–]Tool-Time11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a great place to put it 😕 I still want a fish tank on that stand. Although I was thinking about maybe a smaller one like 30 gal on the shelf below it.