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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Monitoring Your Grow Media
May 28, 2021
Taking a Leaf of Faith with Grow Media Monitoring “Knowledge is power.” In the commercial greenhouse, this is one of most true statements that can be said about growing plants. Although plants can not speak, they can give signs and other ques that something is either going very good or very poorly. The first step in understanding these plants and...
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RedRock Block’s Solo Rectangle Grow Slabs
April 30, 2021
Flowering Grow Slabs: Supporting Flowering Plants To Their Full Potential Stonewool has been a time tested material that has made it’s shift from an excellent insulating material to a plant media. After stonewool was introduced to the commercial horticulture world, it took off into popularity as one of the most popular grow mediums for hydroponics and uses in traditional operations....
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6 inch Grow Blocks
April 28, 2021
Commercial/Industrial Grade 6 inch Grow Blocks RedRock Stonewool 6 inch Grow Blocks: Stonewool is a material in the commercial horticulture industry that has truly lasted the test of time. This material is one of the most popular grow medias for hydroponics and has uses in traditional operations as well. Stonewool started as an insulator in the construction industry, but after...
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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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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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How Stonewool Grow Media Prevents Plant Disease
December 7, 2020
Stonewool and Disease Control: Keeping Plants Healthy One of the quietest killers in a commercial greenhouse are disease pathogens. These microscopic pathogens can infiltrate a greenhouse with ease and create a major outbreak in a matter of no time. The best approach to controlling and maintaining a healthy and clean greenhouse is prevention. Prevention is essential in ensuring the safety...
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Why We Recommend Drip Irrigation with RedRock Block Stonewool Grow Media
December 2, 2020
Drip Irrigation and RedRock Stonewool- A Dynamic Duo In the commercial horticulture industry, one of the most popular methods of plant cultivation is through a hydroponic system. This is due to the excellent properties of the hydroponic systems regardless of style and design, that sets it above the traditional methods of plant cultivation. Hydroponic systems are known for their abilities...
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