This set includes 50 rockwool (stonewool) cubes for starting plants without soil. They suit hydroponics, seed starting, rooting cuttings, cloning and plant propagation.
The cubes are made from rock that is melted at high temperature and spun into fibers, then compressed into blocks. The texture is soft and uniform, with low density and high porosity. The material is sterile, absorbs water well, breathes well and drains well.
New blocks have a pH of about 7-8. Before use, soak them in water adjusted to a pH of 5.5-6, or add a little lemon to lower the pH. Soak for 2 minutes, lift out and let stand for about 15 minutes. Then place the seeds or cuttings in the planting holes and spray with water. Wear gloves when handling them.
- Material
- Rockwool (stonewool)
- Quantity
- 50 cubes
- Initial pH
- About 7-8; adjust to 5.5-6 before use
- Soak time
- 2 minutes, then rest about 15 minutes
- Uses
- Hydroponics, seed starting, rooting, cloning, propagation, soilless cultivation
- In the box
- 50 x rockwool block