Why don't small closet growers use rockwool b...

FistingNunsstarted grow question 5y ago

Why don't small closet growers use rockwool blocks?

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Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered 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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CRiSPrGrowanswered 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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