- Can I use these chunks alone as a growing medium?
- Yes, in hydroponic systems with a nutrient solution, but they hold little nutrition on their own. Most growers mix them into soil or coco or run them in a hydro setup with regular feeding.
- How much media does a case cover?
- Three 2-cubic-foot bags give about 6 cubic feet of chunks. That fills roughly six 10-gallon pots or a larger number of smaller containers, depending on how much you blend in.
- Are rockwool chunks safe to handle?
- The fibers can irritate skin, eyes and lungs. Wear gloves and a dust mask when opening bags or mixing dry chunks, and dampen them first to cut dust.
- Do I need to pH-adjust rockwool before use?
- Rockwool is near neutral but often slightly alkaline when new. Many growers soak or rinse chunks and set nutrient pH to about 5.5 to 6.0 for hydro use.
- Can I reuse the chunks?
- Yes, many growers rinse and sterilize chunks between cycles. Remove root debris and treat them before reuse to limit disease carryover.
- What do buyers say about the Grodan Rockwool Grow Chunks 2 Cubic Feet, Case of 3 Bags?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Grodan Rockwool Grow Chunks 2 Cubic Feet, Case of 3 Bags?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, HTG Supply.