RedRock Block vs. Grodan vs. Cultilene
August 9, 2021
Comparing the Top Names in Stonewool: RedRock Block, Grodan, and Cultilene In the commercial horticulture industry, names are everything and what is built with the name matters. A brand needs to be reputable, reliable, and able to deliver the same results every time with little to no differences. In the hydroponics realm there are three names that come up when...
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Mitigating Plant Pests and Plant Disease With Stonewool Grow Media
August 3, 2021
Nipping Plant Pests and Disease in the Bud: Tips for Control When Growing With Stonewool Top 5 Most Unwanted Pests in Hydroponics and Stone Wool and How to Control Them In the commercial greenhouse industry, not everything is sunshine and green. Lurking in the leaves of crops, roots, and other areas of the growing area may be a vicious pest...
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How to Compare Stonewool Grow Media Products
July 26, 2021
Comparing Stonewool Grow Media- A Weighing Matter- RedRock Stonewool More Stonewool for the Buck When stonewool came on the scene for horticulture as a growing media, it was seen as a solution to traditional methods and opened the doors to other opportunities such as hydroponics. This was in the 1970’s and stonewool is still a top growing media for crops...
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Stonewool Grow Media and Fertigation Systems
July 9, 2021
The Magic of Fertigation and StoneWool: A Quick Guide to Fertigation Systems and Stonewool Applications With the evolution of the commercial horticulture industry turning towards new and improved techniques, equipment, and technology, fertigation is coming to the forefront as a means of growing crops. Fertigation is a practice that can be used in many different applications and crop varieties. Understanding...
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RedRock Block Introduces New to Market Mini Solo Stonewool Grow Slabs
June 22, 2021
RedRock Block, a North American Manufacturer and Distributor of Premium Stonewool Grow Media, Launches New Line of “Mini” Solo Grow Slabs for Commercial and Industrial Grow Operations. Commercial and industrial cultivators looking for additional stonewool grow media size options now have a new option- RedRock Block’s all new stonewool mini flowering slab offered in a 9.5”x8”x4” size. The all new...
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Transplanting with RedRock Block Stonewool Grow Media
June 15, 2021
From Plug to Slab: Transplanting With RedRock Block Stone Wool When starting crops, it may be a moment of reprieve once plants have been seeded and sprouts are popping up happily from the growing media. However, with the start of the growing season comes new responsibilities and duties that a grower needs to perform to ensure happy and healthy plants....
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Need Grow Cubes?
April 22, 2021
What Are Grow Cubes? Grow cubes and grow blocks are two types of common grow media. Grow cubes and starter blocks are sometimes understood as a type of smaller starter grow media, while the larger grow blocks are typically used for established younger plants that simply need more room to expand their root zone for future growth. Grow cubes typically...
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Starter Plugs, Grow Cubes, and Grow Slabs
March 2, 2021
Stonewool Media Plugs, Cubes, and Slabs: All Sizes and Shapes for the Commercial Grower Stonewool is a time tested material that is used in the commercial horticulture industry by both hydroponic and traditional operations. Stonewool has its origins in a completely different industry- the construction industry. Stonewool used to originally be used for construction and insulation for structures. Then in...
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Need Grow Slabs?
February 23, 2021
Wholesale Grow Slabs for Commercial/Industrial Greenhouses, CEA and Hydroponic Operations, Indoor Farms Commercial and industrial growers that are in need of high quality grow slabs made from the cleanest and finest of stonewool, can now rely on RedRock Block to fill all of their supply chain needs. With the recent shortage of high quality grow slabs beginning to affect growers...
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What is Air Pruning
February 10, 2021
A Cut Above the Rest: Air Pruning the Precise Method to Root Zone Control The invention of the commercial greenhouse was one of the greatest achievements in plant cultivation as it extended the growing season and provided a grower the opportunity to produce plants outside of the standard growing areas and times. With the ability to control light, temperature, water,...
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