- Do I need to prepare the cubes before planting?
- Yes. Soak them in pH-adjusted water before use. Rockwool is alkaline out of the bag and will push your root zone pH up if you skip this step.
- Can I use these in soil?
- They work in soil, but they are made for soilless and hydro setups. In soil the cube stays wet longer and does not break down, so water around it carefully.
- Do the cubes contain nutrients?
- No. Rockwool is inert, so seedlings and cuttings need a mild nutrient solution once roots show.
- Will these fit standard net pots?
- These are large cubes, so check the block dimensions against your net pot or tray openings before ordering. Large cubes often need wider pots.
- How do they compare with peat or coco plugs?
- Rockwool holds more water and keeps its shape, which suits hydro. Peat and coco break down and are more forgiving on pH, but they are less consistent in a drip system.
- Where is the Hydroponic Rockwool Cubes, Seed Starting Plugs for Soilless Gardening & Plant Propagation cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $7.90, 44% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Hydroponic Rockwool Cubes, Seed Starting Plugs for Soilless Gardening & Plant Propagation?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, eBay, Walmart.