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sandman1959 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008, 09:11 AM

What are the do's and dont's on starting seeds in rockwool? How damp? Treat same as if in a starter pot of soil? If someone has had experience with rockwool blocks, drop me a reply and let me know what works and what doesnt... Gracia's Dude or Dudette's...

scary visionary · #2 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008, 09:20 AM

One thing i can tell ya, is to soak your rockwool in 5.5 ph water 24 hrs to "season" them

I guess it helps them to stay neutral......6.8 being the target ph.

sandman1959 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008, 10:02 AM

Thats the type of info im looking for.

scary visionary · #4 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008, 10:29 AM

To start seeds in rockwool, use a chopstick to bore the hole slightly if needed, and place the seed at least three seed lengths deep - 1 centimeter

I leave the light (CFC's) on 24 hrs... or use a timer on 18-6 ... its all good

Keep em moist... dont let water pool

Check the tray for weight to know when they need watering...

Transplant when you see some nice roots develop...

I always use organic hydro nutes ...advanced nutrients@ offers a very good line of products...

Davy Jones · #5 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008, 04:35 PM

What are the advantages in starting a seed in rockwool...? just wondering, I dont quite get it.

linedrivr · #6 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008, 04:37 PM

or you can swing by walmart, buy a 25 pack of jiffy peat pellets for about $2 and sprout your seeds in that. can be transplanted to soil or hydro once rooted.

regards,
linedrivr

sandman1959 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008, 06:05 PM

As far as advantage, i think its a good root growing medium, and then you just drop the whole root ball in a hole without shock.?

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#1 (permalink) 06-26-2008, 09:11 AM
sandman1959 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 238	Rockwool? What are the do's and dont's on starting seeds in rockwool? How damp? Treat same as if in a starter pot of soil? If someone has had experience with rockwool blocks, drop me a reply and let me know what works and what doesnt... Gracia's Dude or Dudette's...

#2 (permalink) 06-26-2008, 09:20 AM
scary visionary Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the shire Posts: 537	One thing i can tell ya, is to soak your rockwool in 5.5 ph water 24 hrs to "season" them I guess it helps them to stay neutral......6.8 being the target ph. __________________ "there is no dark side of the moon, really, its all dark"

#3 (permalink) 06-26-2008, 10:02 AM
sandman1959 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 238	Thanks Man; Thats the type of info im looking for.

#4 (permalink) 06-26-2008, 10:29 AM
scary visionary Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the shire Posts: 537	To start seeds in rockwool, use a chopstick to bore the hole slightly if needed, and place the seed at least three seed lengths deep - 1 centimeter I leave the light (CFC's) on 24 hrs... or use a timer on 18-6 ... its all good Keep em moist... dont let water pool Check the tray for weight to know when they need watering... Transplant when you see some nice roots develop... I always use organic hydro nutes ...advanced nutrients@ offers a very good line of products... __________________ "there is no dark side of the moon, really, its all dark"

#6 (permalink) 06-26-2008, 04:37 PM
linedrivr Farmer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 291	or you can swing by walmart, buy a 25 pack of jiffy peat pellets for about $2 and sprout your seeds in that. can be transplanted to soil or hydro once rooted. regards, linedrivr __________________

#7 (permalink) 06-26-2008, 06:05 PM
sandman1959 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 238	Read allot of good things As far as advantage, i think its a good root growing medium, and then you just drop the whole root ball in a hole without shock.?

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