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...

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...

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,...

Nestled In Stonewool: Starting Off on the Right Root At the start of the growing season, it can be a very crazy and fast paced time. Plants must be started through seeds, cuttings, or clones all while still maintaining other aspects of the commercial greenhouse business. To reduce the amount of stress in the early stages of the growth process,...

RedRock Block Expands Product Line; Introduces New Revolutionary Multi-Directional "Weaved" ProPlus Stonewool Grow Media to Market. Commercial and Industrial cultivators, growers, and farmers across the globe now have a new to market selection of stonewool grow media to choose from. RedRock Block, one of the world’s leading commercial stonewool grow media manufacturers, has recently announced the addition of an innovative...

RedRock Block Stonewool Grow Media: Efficient Transplanting Grow Media System Throughout a plants lifecycle there are several growth phases. With new growth, comes the need for additional resources used by the plant for further development. If plants or crops are cultivated in a commercial greenhouse, indoor farm, CEA grow op, or hydroponic facility they will more than likely be grown...

RedRock Block Announces Global Stonewool Grow Media Supply Operations North American manufacturer of premium stonewool grow starter blocks, stonewool blocks, stonewool solo slabs, and stonewool flowering slabs, RedRock Block, announces global expansion into markets worldwide. Commercial growers, cultivators, propagators, indoor farmers, greenhouse owners, CEA and hydroponic facility operators across the globe will now be able to acquire large quantities of...

Stone-wool and Hemp: A Combo for High Yields and Excellent Growing Seasons Ever since Denmark in the late 1960’s conducted testing on a construction insulation known as stone wool, the hydroponic industry has never been the same! This material made from the extreme melting of basalt rock into thin, yet strong fibers is a great medium for hemp. No matter...

Stonewool and Drip Irrigation: The Perfect Combo In the commercial horticulture industry, there are many avenues a grower can go down for crop production. One of the most common roads that they take is hydroponics. There are many benefits of hydroponics such as the versatility, conservation of resources such as nutrients and water, and the improvement of quality and yield...

Stonewool at RedRock Block: Offering Endless Solutions to Commercial Hydroponic Needs Stonewool is a versatile material that has uses across many spectrums from the construction industries to the many types of horticulture industries. This cheap, lightweight, highly absorbent, and extremely efficient material is excellent for soilless grow media applications on any scale of production. This material is known for its...