BlumWay 8 Cell Soil Blocker Review

A stainless steel hand-held soil blocker that presses eight 2 inch blocks and includes three seed-pin styles for tray work.

Seller pricing varies Updated May 20, 2026

Bottom line

The BlumWay 8 Cell Soil Blocker gives tray work a broad hand-held press for shaping eight 2 inch blocks at once.

BlumWay 8 cell soil blocker with seed pins and stainless steel frame

What this review covers

This tool fits gardeners who want a sturdy multi-cell soil blocker with seed-pin choices for repeated tray sessions.

The upside

  • The eight cell frame presses a full row of 2 inch blocks.
  • Three seed-pin styles give the gardener shaping choices.
  • Stainless steel construction gives the tool a sturdy bench feel.

The tradeoffs

  • The broad frame needs a roomy mixing tub and tray surface.
  • Seed pins need a small storage container after cleanup.

Fit and feel

Good match:

This soil blocker fits gardeners who want a hand-held press with a full row of 2 inch blocks for seed-starting shelves.

What to know:

Give the tool space in the mixing tub so each cavity fills evenly. Rinse and dry the frame after use, then store the seed pins with the blocker.

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Full review

Eight blocks from one hand press

The BlumWay 8 Cell Soil Blocker presses eight 2 inch blocks in one pass. The broad frame suits a bench or potting table where the mixing tub, tray, and labels have room to sit together.

The stainless steel body gives the tool a solid feel during pressing and release.

Seed-pin choices add flexibility

The set includes three seed-pin styles. Those pins shape the top of each block for seeds, cuttings, or small planting pockets.

Keep the pins in a cup or small storage box near the tool. That makes cleanup and the next sowing round simpler.

Use a tray that supports the full row

Eight fresh blocks need a flat receiving surface. A 1020 tray or sturdy propagation flat helps the row land cleanly and keeps water, loose mix, and labels contained.

The tool pairs well with a wet soil-blocking blend and a gentle watering routine.

Good match

This soil blocker fits gardeners who want a hand-held press with a full row of 2 inch blocks for seed-starting shelves.

What to know

Give the tool space in the mixing tub so each cavity fills evenly. Rinse and dry the frame after use, then store the seed pins with the blocker.