Authentic Ladbrooke 4-Pc Basics Nesting Set — Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, Seed Pins, Made in England

Sixty years ago, Mike Ladbrooke pressed the first soil block in the English countryside. Three sisters have carried that work forward since 1998 — still manufacturing every tool in England to his original standards.

The 4-Pc Basics Set includes the Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, and 3/8" Seed Pins — everything needed to start soil blocking the day it arrives. The Mini 4 makes four 2" blocks per press, the right size for most vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The Micro 20 makes twenty 3/4" starter blocks for fine seeds and high-volume starts. Cubic inserts snap into the Mini 4 so Micro 20 starter blocks nest directly inside — no repotting, no root disturbance at any stage.

Soil blocks naturally air-prune roots at the edges, signaling the plant to branch inward instead of circling. The result is a dense, vigorous root system that thrives the moment it hits garden soil. No plastic pots to buy, clean, or store. No transplant shock. Just strong plants, ready when you are.

The 4-Pc is the entry point into the Ladbrooke nesting system. When you're ready to grow further, the Maxi adds a 4" block that receives Mini 4 blocks directly — one continuous system from germination to transplant.

Works for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and cuttings. Includes 3/8" seed pins — insert into the blocker before your first press.

• The Ladbrooke 4-Pc Basics Set includes the Mini 4, Micro 20, Cubic Inserts, and 3/8" Seed Pins — everything needed to start soil blocking the day it arrives. Mini 4 makes four 2" blocks per press. Micro 20 makes twenty 3/4" starter blocks. Cubic inserts snap into the Mini 4 so Micro 20 starter blocks nest directly inside — no repotting, no root disturbance. Soil blocks eliminate plastic pots entirely. No pots to buy, clean, store, or throw away.
• Manufactured in England since the 1960s. Premium EP-coated steel resists corrosion, moisture, and soil chemicals. Built to last a lifetime of seed starting seasons.
• Two block sizes work together in sequence — Micro 20 makes 3/4" starter blocks that nest directly into Mini 4's 2" blocks. One continuous system from germination to transplant. No repotting, no root disturbance. The Maxi blocker adds a third block size when you're ready to grow the system further.
• Press moistened soil blocking mix into the mold and eject directly into your tray. Each block has a built-in seed dimple. Roots air-prune naturally at the block edges — no circling, no crowding, virtually no transplant shock.
• Eco-friendly seed starting from day one. No plastic trays, no plastic pots. Just soil, seeds, and tools built to grow with you.
• Cubic inserts snap into the Mini 4 so Mini 4 blocks can receive Micro 20 starter blocks. Seed pins create the seed dimple in each block. Works for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and cuttings.
• Authentic Ladbrooke — look for the Ladbrooke logo and MADE IN UK stamped on every tool. Not a copy, not a knockoff. The original since the 1960s.

Soil blocks are fun and easy to make. You can find instructions on "How to Make Soil Blocks in Four Easy Steps" in our blog articles.

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