ReeLeafanswered grow question 5 years ago I sprout in rockwool as well, in the exact same manner as you I figure. I experienced slow growth myself too this time for the first week, but soon found it was from running my brand new lights at half watts (veg only state). So it made me wonder: If you haven't seen so slow growth before, then you should probably also consider other factors like the light, temps, feeding or something entirely third. That is, if you are doing something else off perhaps. Good luck with it.