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Why don't small closet growers use rockwool b...
FistingNuns
started grow question 5y ago
Why don't small closet growers use rockwool blocks?
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Setup. Substrates
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Mr_Weeds_Autos
answered grow question 5y ago
It's more of a choice and experience really because Rockwool blocks are just a soilless substrate or growing medium.
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CRiSPrGrow
answered grow question 5y ago
uhm sure they do, some even do NFT in a 2'x4' it's not a problem , just a choice. My thing with rockwool is that it doesnt work as well as a normal root plug, but it does become necessary when you want to grow sterile. hope this helps ! 🚀
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