{"id":87053,"date":"2022-05-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/growing-in-rockwool\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:57:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T07:57:19","slug":"growing-in-rockwool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/growing-in-rockwool\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing in Rockwool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Growing in rockwool is a sort of step towards hydroponic growing, as they\u2019re both inert substrates meaning that there\u2019s no organic material decomposing. This means that when you water this plant <strong>you\u2019re going to need to fertilize it with the necessary nutrients so that your plant can grow vigorously and strong<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac8cf7802755\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac8cf7802755\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/growing-in-rockwool\/#Available_formats_of_Rockwool\" >Available formats of Rockwool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/growing-in-rockwool\/#Rockwool_Plugs\" >Rockwool Plugs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/growing-in-rockwool\/#Rockwool_Slabs\" >Rockwool Slabs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/growing-in-rockwool\/#How_to_grow_in_Rockwool\" >How to grow in Rockwool?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/growing-in-rockwool\/#Germination_in_Rockwool\" >Germination in Rockwool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/growing-in-rockwool\/#Cloning_in_Rockwool\" >Cloning in Rockwool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/growing-in-rockwool\/#Advantages_of_Rockwool_cultivation\" >Advantages of Rockwool cultivation:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Available_formats_of_Rockwool\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available formats of Rockwool<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockwool_Plugs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rockwool Plugs:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When taking cuttings, it&#8217;s common to use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/growing-media-substrates\/503-rockwool-tray.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rockwool plugs tray<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers better organization. Options typically range from 77 to 150 cells per tray.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><style>\n.precios_products {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: baseline;\n}\nspan.product_price.price_old {\n    font-size: 12px !important;\n    text-decoration: line-through;\n}\nspan.product_price.price_descuento {\n    font-size: 11px !important;\n    background: #000;\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 0 4px;\n}\n\nspan.product_price{\n    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n    letter-spacing: normal !important;\n    width: fit-content !important;\n    padding: 0px 5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"row ppgbo_row ppgbo_product_1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"product col-4\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"product_image ppgbo_qcd clickproducttitleblog\" style=\"cursor:pointer\" data-tab=\"_blank\" data-qcd=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ3Jvd2JhcmF0by5uZXQvZW4vNTAzLTU3NTIxLS5odG1s\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/41646-medium_default\/1.jpg\"  alt=\"Rockwool Plug Tray\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><h4 style=\"cursor:pointer\" class=\"ppgbo_qcd product_name clickproducttitleblog\" data-tab=\"_blank\" data-qcd=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ3Jvd2JhcmF0by5uZXQvZW4vNTAzLTU3NTIxLS5odG1s\" >Rockwool Plug Tray<\/h4><div class='estrellas' style='display: flex;align-items: center;'><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><span style='font-size:14px; 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margin-left:5px;'>(5)<\/span><\/div><span class=\"product_price\">5,50 \u20ac<\/span><label \n\t\t\t    style=\"cursor: pointer; text-align: center;display: block;background-color: #00AB8E;color: #fff;width: 100%;border-radius: 0;transition: 0.2s;font-weight: 500;text-transform: inherit;font-size: 12px;padding: .5rem 0;margin-top: 5px;\" \n\t\t\t    class=\"verproducto ppgbo_qcd clickaddtocartblog\" \n\t\t\t    data-tab=\"_blank\" \n\t\t\t    data-qcd=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ3Jvd2JhcmF0by5uZXQvZW4vMTI5Ny0uaHRtbA==\">\n\t\t\t     Ver producto\n\t\t\t<\/label>    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also find larger plugs, measuring 10 x 10 x 6.5 cm, are also available, suitable for slab cultivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockwool_Slabs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rockwool Slabs:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/growing-media-substrates\/1297-slab-rock-wool-roockwool-for-growing.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rockwool slabs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are bags measuring 100 x 15 x 7.5 cm containing rockwool. All formats maintain the advantages of rockwool over soil or coco, particularly its high air-to-water ratio, facilitating abundant yields without transplanting, thus minimizing root damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_grow_in_Rockwool\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to grow in Rockwool?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step after acquiring rockwool is <\/span><b>soaking it in water with a pH of 4.5 \u2013 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Despite its naturally <\/span><b>neutral pH of 7,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lowering it to at least 6 is crucial to enable optimal nutrient absorption from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germination_in_Rockwool\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germination in Rockwool<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once pH is adjusted, germination, cloning, or cultivation can commence. It&#8217;s advisable to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-germinate-seeds-using-paper-towels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">germinate marijuana seeds using the paper towel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> method. As soon as roots emerge, transplanting to rockwool plugs can begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this phase, careful control of watering and humidity is essential. Besides, consistent watering is not recommended to preserve the advantage of air in the roots and prevent algae formation and <\/span><b>blocking direct light<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from reaching the plugs helps avoid this issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/germinar-lana-roca.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Germination in Rockwool\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloning_in_Rockwool\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloning in Rockwool<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After applying rooting hormones during cloning, the next step is to place the cutting in a rockwool plug. It&#8217;s essential to <\/span><b>trim the leaves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by half to prevent rapid dehydration. This ensures an ample air-to-water ratio in the stem, facilitating <\/span><b>rooting within 7 to 10 days and reducing the risk of stem rot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Additionally, stabilizing the pH of the rockwool is necessary to <\/span><b>prevent root blockages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from occurring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watering should be <\/span><b>monitored and automated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent the rockwool from drying out excessively, which could cause root stress and slightly reduce final yields. Conversely, <\/span><b>constant moisture would deprive roots of air<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, slowing down new root formation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In horizontal or sandy setups, gradually <\/span><b>increase watering time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide more water. Alongside water quantity, increase <\/span><b>EC <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Electrical Conductivity), making an EC meter useful during cultivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/como-cultivar-lana-roca.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cloning in Rockwool\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertical setups allow watering until the <\/span><b>farthest plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the dripper receives sufficient irrigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Rockwool_cultivation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages of Rockwool cultivation:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits for growers using this method include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High yields<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoidance of transplanting, akin to hydroponics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capability of horizontal, vertical, or sandy cultivation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s crucial to note that, like coco or hydroponic setups, root cleaning in rockwool every week suffices, utilizing products like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/advanced-nutrients-fertilizers\/587-flawless-finish-root-cleaner.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flawless Finish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is due to rockwool&#8217;s limited ability to retain salts and nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growing in rockwool is a sort of step towards hydroponic growing, as they\u2019re both inert substrates meaning that there\u2019s no organic material decomposing. This means that when you water this plant you\u2019re going to need to fertilize it with the necessary nutrients so that your plant can grow vigorously and strong. 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