The Grodan GR32 Hugo Gro-Block is a 6-inch stone wool block that gives full-cycle crops a uniform root zone. It is made of improved stone wool, which helps water and nutrients spread more evenly through the block. This case holds 64 wrapped blocks with a plastic covering.
The large growing volume suits most vegetables and some fruiting plants through the crop cycle. The block's improved re-wettability makes it easier to restore water concentration in the substrate. It also helps growers monitor and manage water content and EC. Each block has a planting hole sized for a 1.5-inch A-OK starter plug or Macro plug.
To use, saturate the blocks in a nutrient solution of about 1.5 EC and 5.5 pH. Apply it with a coarse spray or by submerging the blocks for up to 2 minutes. Do not leave them soaking. Record the wet weight at saturation and track block weight during the cycle. Then insert a well-rooted starter plug into the hole.
- Block size
- 6 x 6 x 6 inches
- Material
- Improved stone wool
- Quantity
- Case of 64
- Version
- Wrapped, with plastic covering
- Planting hole
- Fits 1.5-inch A-OK starter plugs or Macro plugs
- Saturation solution
- About 1.5 EC and 5.5 pH
- Saturation time
- Up to 2 minutes if submerging; do not leave soaking
- Irrigation
- Pressure-compensated drip; two drip stakes per White Jumbo or White Hugo block
- Irrigation volume
- 3-6% of growing-media volume (about 100-200 mL for a White Hugo block)
- In the box
- 64 wrapped Gro-Blocks with planting hole